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1. The Persian was the most numerous cat breed registered in 2006 by the Cat Fancier's Association, followed by the Maine Coon and Exotic breeds. 2. The Exotic breed was developed from Persians but have short fur, while the Maine Coon originated in Maine and was first mentioned in literature in 1861, known for its long shaggy coat. 3. Other popular breeds in the top 10 included the Siamese, known for blue eyes and light bodies with colored points; the Ragdoll, a large laid-back breed with blue eyes; and the Abyssinian, one of the oldest known breeds that may trace back thousands of years.

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Cat Breeds Cat registrations 2006 By Cat Fancier’s Assoc. (40 total breeds) 1. Persian 6. Abyssinian 2. Maine Coon 7. Birman 3. Exotic 8. American Shorthair Developed from Persians but have short fur 4. Siamese 9. Oriental 5. Ragdoll 10. Sphynx
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1 Persian Most numerous registrations. Long fluffy hair, stocky body with
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2 Maine Coon Originated in Maine. First mentioned in literature in 1861. Long, shaggy coat.
3 Exotic Bred for Persian characteristics except has short hair for
Siamese 4 Blue eyes, light bodies, colored points
5 Ragdoll Ragdolls are large, laid-back, semi longhaired cats with captivating blue eyes. Males weight 15 to 20 lbs.
6 Abyssinian – one of the oldest known breeds. May trace back thousands of years but origin in dispute. Popular short hair breed.
7Birman The Birman cat is believed to have originated in Burma, where it was considered sacred, the companion cat of the Kittah priests
Burma, officially the Union of Myanmar
8 American Shorthair A mixture of many different early American cats. The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) chose to officially recognize this lovely
9 Oriental Orientals represent a diverse group of cats with over 300 different colors and patterns. Their foundation is from the Siamese breed.
10 Sphynz In 1966 a domestic cat gave birth to a hairless kitten in Toronto, Canada. It was discovered to be a natural mutation and the Sphynx cat, as we know it today,
12 British Shorthair Permanent smile because of prominent, round whisker pads. Developed from garden cat in England. First English cat to show with pedigree at English cat shows.
18 Scottish Fold Ears folded forward and down
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22 1981 mutation – ears curled back – traces to one stray cat. American Curl
23 Manx No tail – genetic condition, heterozygous Mm, homozygous causes early embryonic death
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Chantilly/Tiffany – new breed developed from two chocolate colored cats of unknown ancestry
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  • 3. Cat Breeds Cat registrations 2006 By Cat Fancier’s Assoc. (40 total breeds) 1. Persian 6. Abyssinian 2. Maine Coon 7. Birman 3. Exotic 8. American Shorthair Developed from Persians but have short fur 4. Siamese 9. Oriental 5. Ragdoll 10. Sphynx
  • 7. 1 Persian Most numerous registrations. Long fluffy hair, stocky body with
  • 9. 2 Maine Coon Originated in Maine. First mentioned in literature in 1861. Long, shaggy coat.
  • 10. 3 Exotic Bred for Persian characteristics except has short hair for
  • 11. Siamese 4 Blue eyes, light bodies, colored points
  • 12. 5 Ragdoll Ragdolls are large, laid-back, semi longhaired cats with captivating blue eyes. Males weight 15 to 20 lbs.
  • 13. 6 Abyssinian – one of the oldest known breeds. May trace back thousands of years but origin in dispute. Popular short hair breed.
  • 14. 7Birman The Birman cat is believed to have originated in Burma, where it was considered sacred, the companion cat of the Kittah priests
  • 15. Burma, officially the Union of Myanmar
  • 16. 8 American Shorthair A mixture of many different early American cats. The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) chose to officially recognize this lovely
  • 17. 9 Oriental Orientals represent a diverse group of cats with over 300 different colors and patterns. Their foundation is from the Siamese breed.
  • 18. 10 Sphynz In 1966 a domestic cat gave birth to a hairless kitten in Toronto, Canada. It was discovered to be a natural mutation and the Sphynx cat, as we know it today,
  • 19. 12 British Shorthair Permanent smile because of prominent, round whisker pads. Developed from garden cat in England. First English cat to show with pedigree at English cat shows.
  • 20. 18 Scottish Fold Ears folded forward and down
  • 23. 23 Manx No tail – genetic condition, heterozygous Mm, homozygous causes early embryonic death
  • 25. Chantilly/Tiffany – new breed developed from two chocolate colored cats of unknown ancestry