1.Serengeti
Serengeti cats were born from the cross between a Bengal and an Oriental Shorthair. Serengetis are spotted cats with long legs and very large round head ears. They have a long neck that blends into the base of the skull without tapering.
Even though these cats are breeds from two different species, they are relatively healthy animals. They are susceptible to common feline diseases, but they can have a life expectancy of up to 10 years.
2. Sphynx
This hairless cat breed was created by selective breeding in the 1960s. Did you know that even though these cats appear to be "hairless", they are not actually so? Their skin is covered with fine hairs that are said to resemble the sensation of chamois. As a result, they lose more body heat than their hair-covered congeners.
The Sphynx has been described as looking more like a dog than a real cat due to its very friendly attitude towards strangers and the fact that it greets its master at the door. They can live up to 13 or 14 years and need a bath every 1 to 2 weeks as the oils on their bodies build up.
3.Turkish Angora
Originally from Turkey, the Turkish angora has been known since the early 17th century. It is believed that these cats are the cause of the mutation of long hair and the white color pattern in cats.
The owners of a Turkish angora know how much these cats love attention, and it is recommended not to leave these cats alone for more than 4-8 hours a day. That being said, these cats behave well with people and their life expectancy is about 15 to 18 years. These social and intelligent creatures are also known for their heterochromia, a mutation that gives them two different eye colors.
4. Kurilian Bobtail
This small fluffy breed is native to the cold tundra of Russia, and depending on the cat, its coat can be short or long, and it constantly loses hair. Like the Egyptian Mau, the Kurilie Bobtail is considered extremely vocal and is often heard meowing, especially at night.
These cats make very good pets, as they are moderately affectionate with people, but still like to spend time for them. Kurilian Bobtails are a relatively healthy breed, but owners need to pay attention to diarrhea and feline lower urinary tract disease. Apart from that, these cats can live between 14 and 20 years.
5. The Tonkinese cat
These adorable little cats are a real cross between a Burmese and a Siamese. Their coat comes in four different colors: natural, champagne, blue and platinum. They are also distinguished by their aquamarine-colored eyes.
The Tonkinese is now officially recognized as a natural breed, as it was discovered to exist since the 14th century. This breed is especially playful and lively thanks to its parents and should be considered only by those who want an interactive feline friend.
6. Caracal
This wild cat is known to be quite secretive, which makes it quite difficult to observe. It lives in the regions of Persia, Africa, the Middle East, etc. What makes it even more difficult to study is that these cats are mostly nocturnal and usually live alone or sometimes in pairs.
Caracals feed on small rodents, birds and mammals, but unfortunately their way of life is threatened by the expansion of agriculture and desertification, which is why they are classified as "least concern". Caracal females are able to give birth to a litter of 1 to 6 kittens that usually leave alone around the age of 9 to 10 months, but some females stay a little longer.
7. Egyptian Mau
This breed of shorthair cat is recognizable by its famous spots, which make it one of the few breeds of domestic cats to possess natural spots. Fun fact: the Egyptian mau is the fastest breed of domestic cats and has been recorded as being able to run at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour! In addition, they are known to have a musical voice and a friendly personality.
To give you an idea of how rare this breed is, it was noted in 2006 that there were only 6,742 Maus registered with the Cat Fancier's Association.
8. British Shorthair
Known as one of the oldest breeds in existence, the British Shorthair remains the most famous breed in all of Britain. It was the cat that inspired another famous cat in literature, the Cheshire cat from Alice in Wonderland and the meme "I Can Has Cheezburger?
British shorthairs usually have a bluish-gray coat, but other variations such as tabby and colorpoint are known, as well as the famous coppery eyes.
9. Norwegian Forest Cat
Norwegian forest cat: a breed of domestic cat native to northern Europe.
. This breed is adapted to a cold climate, with a shiny, long, water-washable covering coat and a woolly undercoat for insulation. Currently, now, the Norwegian Forest breed is very famous in Norway, Sweden, Iceland and england..
It is a large and strong cat, similar to the Maine Coon breed, with long legs, a bushy tail and a robust body. The breed is very good at climbing, as it has powerful claws. Life expectancy is usually 14 to 16 years, although kidney and heart diseases have been reported in this breed.
10. Minskin
The Minskin cat owes its name to its miniature size and cashmere-soft skin, with a sparse coat, highlighted by short, soft fur "dots" on the ends: face, ears, paws and tail. The Minskins are only about ten years old.
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