The Most Beautiful Cats in the World

Abyssinian

The Abyssinian cat is one of the oldest known breeds, characterized by a richly colored, ticked tabby coat where each hair has multiple bands of color.

American Shorthair

American Shorthairs are muscular cats with short, dense, lustrous coats that come in various colors and patterns. Known as a "working cat," they often have a silver base with black tabby markings, creating distinctive swirls and an "M" mark on the forehead.

Bengal

Bengals are known for their striking, vividly colored coats with spots and marbling, reminiscent of leopards. The breed features a soft, luxurious coat with a unique pelt-like feel and can have iridescent "glitter" in their fur.

Birman

The Birman, or "Sacred Cat of Burma," has a silky, lush coat with a pointed pattern and white "gloves" on all paws. Known for their expressive deep-blue eyes, they come in various colors, and their coat pattern can be solid, tabby, or tortoiseshell.

British Shorthair

British Shorthairs are known for their round features, including ears, tail, paws, and expressive eyes. Best recognized for their dense blue (gray) coat, they come in many colors and are thought to have inspired the Cheshire Cat in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."

Burmese

Burmese cats are compact, muscular, and covered in a silky, close-lying coat. Originally sable, they now come in champagne, blue, and chocolate, with expressive gold eyes adding to their charm.

Devon Rex

The Devon Rex stands out with its long, skinny neck, elfin face, oversized ears, and large eyes. The breed's coat is velvety soft and curly, resulting from a natural mutation, and comes in various colors and patterns.

Persian

Persians are known for their luxurious, long coats and sweet, expressive flat faces with large eyes. The breed comes in various colors and patterns and is recognized as the quintessential "fluffy cat."