Abyssinians are curious and high-spirited with a generous dose of energy. They don't typically enjoy cuddling with their owners, but they do appreciate being involved in their everday life.

The American Bobtail is an outgoing, friendly cat with lots of energy to burn. They love attention, and aren't afraid to meow and hop in your lap to get it.

The American Curl is most noteable for its easy-going affection towards its owners. They are apt to pick up on playing fetch, which is a good outlet for their high energy level.

The American Shorthair is a great overall breed, with average energy, affection, and intelligence levels. Quick to adapt in many environments, this cat is great for families with busy lives.

The American Wirehair is a curious breed that loves people. They tend to be active without being overly hyper, making them great for kitty therapy.

The American Longhair is the result of an experiment that went wrong. Breeders were trying to produce an American Shorthair with the shimmering coat and green eyes of a silver shaded Persian:

How many toes can a cat have on one foot? Some American Polydactyl cats have up to seven.

The Aegean is a cat breed native to Greece, originating from the Cycladic Islands. The development of this breed didn't start until the 1990's so it is one of the newest cat breeds. Therefore it is believed that it could be among the rarest although they are quite widespread throughout Greece.

The Arabian Mau is a natural short haired breed of cat of the desert of the Arabian peninsula, which lives there in the streets and has adapted very well to the extreme climate.

The Asian, also known as the Malayan, is a cat breed similar to the Burmese but in a range of different coat colours and patterns. Longhaired Asians of all varieties are called Tiffanies. Asians are grouped in the foreign section at cat shows.

Asian Semi-longhair is a breed of beautiful felines that originated in Britain during the 1980's. It also goes by the name of Tiffanie. The origin dates back to experimental breeding of the long-haired Burmilla cats with Chinchillas.

This breed was developed by Dr Truda Straede in Australia commencing in 1976, hence its name.

American Keuda Cats are energetic, outgoing and social animals and get along well in groups. The colony spirit is strong in this breed and they will often mother the new kitten or defend the garden from the dog next door, yet they will befriend the family dog. They do well with children and dogs.

The Ashera is a hybrid cat .

The serval is a medium-sized cat, measuring 59 to 92 cm (23 to 36 in) in head-body length, with a relatively short, 20 to 45 cm (7.9 to 18 in) tail, and a shoulder height of about 54 to 66 cm (21 to 26 in). Weight ranges from about 7 to 12 kg (15 to 26 lb) in females, and from 9 to 18 kg (20 to 40 lb) in males.

The Traditional Siamese (aka Applehead Siamese) is one of the oldest breeds of domestic cats. It preserves the look of the breed much as it existed when originally imported from Siam - a muscular, athletic cat, with round head and brilliant blue eyes and the striking contrast between point and body color which characterizes the breed. They are very calm, affectionate cats, typically healthy and long-lived - 15-20 years is average, and over 20 is not uncommon.