Cat Breeds Loved in Australia

Active & Intelligent

Did you know? Ancient Egyptians called Abyssinians "sun cats" and associated them with the goddess Bastet

Affectionate & Intelligent

Did you know? No two American Bobtails have identical tails - each is as unique as a fingerprint, with different lengths, curves, and kinks

Affectionate & Playful

Did you know? American Curl kittens are born with straight ears that begin curling within 3-5 days, reaching full curl by 16 weeks

Easygoing & Affectionate

Did you know? The first American Shorthair registered in Australia descended from cats that may have sailed on the Mayflower in 1620

Affectionate & Playful

Did you know? The American Wirehair is the only cat breed with a coat mutation that's never been reported in any other country worldwide

Intelligent & Vocal

Did you know? The breed name comes from their graceful movements that reminded breeders of Balinese temple dancers, not from any connection to Indonesia

Affectionate & Playful

Did you know? The name "Bambino" means "baby" in Italian, perfectly describing their kitten-like appearance throughout life

Wild-looking & Energetic

Did you know? Bengals are one of the few cat breeds that genuinely enjoy water and may join you in the shower

Gentle & Affectionate

Did you know? All Birman kittens are born completely white, with their distinctive colour points and blue eyes developing over the first few months

Affectionate & Social

Did you know? Bombays are sometimes called "parlour panthers" because of their striking resemblance to miniature black leopards

Dignified & Independent

Did you know? British Shorthairs were among the first breeds exhibited at the world's first organized cat show in London, 1871

Affectionate & Dog-like

Did you know? The founding mother of all modern Burmese cats was named Wong Mau, brought from Burma to San Francisco by a sailor in 1930

Affectionate & Playful

Did you know? The breed name "Burmilla" is a clever combination of "Burmese" and "Chinchilla," reflecting their mixed heritage

Calm & Intelligent

Did you know? General Charles de Gaulle owned a Chartreux named Gri-Gri, who reportedly converted the dog-loving leader into appreciating feline intelligence

Intelligent & Active

Did you know? Chausies are one of the world's most expensive cat breeds, often costing $2,000-$4,000 AUD in Australia

Vocal & Affectionate

Did you know? The Colorpoint Shorthair is essentially a Siamese cat in designer colours, with some registries considering them Siamese variants rather than a separate breed

Playful & Affectionate

Did you know? Cornish Rexes have only one layer of fur (the undercoat), unlike most cats who have three layers

Playful & Affectionate

Did you know? Cymrics are sometimes called "little bears" due to their round, cuddly appearance and distinctive gait

Mischievous & Affectionate

Did you know? All Devon Rex cats worldwide can trace their ancestry back to a single cat named Kirlee, discovered in Devon, England in 1959

Affectionate & Intelligent

Did you know? The Donskoy's hairlessness comes from a different genetic mutation than the Sphynx cat, making them completely unrelated breeds despite similar appearances

Athletic & Devoted

Did you know? Egyptian Maus are the fastest domestic cats in the world, capable of reaching speeds up to 48 kilometres per hour

Intelligent & Affectionate

Did you know? Elf Cats have existed for less than 20 years, making them one of the world's newest cat breeds

Affectionate & Gentle

Did you know? The Exotic Shorthair was originally created by accident when American breeders were trying to develop silver American Shorthairs using Persian crosses

Affectionate & Intelligent

Did you know? The Havana Brown is the only cat breed that's completely brown from head to tail, including whiskers and nose leather