The Balinese and Javanese breeds are both extremely vocal cats, talking on for hours. They're rather sensitive to your needs as well, making them rather affectionate.

The Bengal is one of the largest cat breeds and looks like its wild ancestors. They tend to love water and also have a natural immunity to feline leukemia.

The Birman are a dignified breed that used to be worshiped in temples. Now they just seem content showering owners with affection and greeting visitors warmly.

The Bombay is one of the best breeds for children as they love their families, almost too much at times. No matter where in your house you go, they'll follow you.

The British Shorthair embodies the calm and reserved British sensibilities that its name suggests. Very faithful and independent, they're a good choice for a cat owner that needs to be gone a lot.

The Burmese is an active and curious breed, as well as smart, making them a wonderful breed to just sit and watch playing when you need a pick-me-up.

Bambinos are the deliberate hybrid of long-boned shortened dwarf cats, including the Munchkin and the extremely short-coated or hairless cats, the Sphynx, the desired results being a hairless, short cat with an athletic appearance and a gentle but lively, outgoing and affectionate personality.

The Brazilian Shorthair is a medium-sized cat of great agility. The breed can be distinguished from the American Shorthair by its sleek and elegant appearance. Yet, cats of the breed are not as thin as the Siamese.

The chubby-faced British Shorthair with its chipmunk cheeks and happy smile is famous as the Cheshire Cat in Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. This sturdy teddy bear has a smile and a plush coat combined with a wonderful disposition that makes them great family pets.

The Burmilla is a breed of domestic cat which originated in the United Kingdom in 1981. It is a cross between the Chinchilla Persian and Burmese breeds. Standards were produced in 1984, and the breed gained championship status in the United Kingdom in the 1990s.

The British Semi-Longhair cat is a semi-longhair version of the British Shorthair cat.

Russian Blues become attached to family members, but can be shy with strangers. They don’t like changes in their routine or environment, and prefer a very clean litter box. They are generally quiet and easily trainable.

In 1991, a well known Bengal breeder named Von Pilcher heard about some cats that were registered with TICA as Bristol Cats. They were hybrids of some kind with pattern very similar to that of the Asian Leopard cat.

A bicolor cat has white fur combined with fur of some other color, for example black or tabby. There are various patterns of bicolor cat. These range from Van pattern (color on the crown of the head and the tail only) through to solid color with a throat locket. The tuxedo pattern is one of many possible bicolor patterns.