White Cat Breeds

Whether you’re in search of the rare, true white cats that lack any melanin pigmentation, or simply love the look of a light gray or white cat, there are several breeds that allow for all white or mostly white cats. Either way, these milky white and gray cats can be found in a variety of patterns, personalities, and coat lengths that make for a gorgeous feline friend. Read on to see which one is for you! snow lynx bengal cat in grass Credit: andreaskrappweis / Getty Bengal An intentional hybrid between domestic cats and the Asian leopard, Bengals have beautiful, leopard-like spots, marblings, and rosettes of various colors—often with an orange tint as the base—the Snow Lynx Bengal is a variation of the breed, which comes in a creamy white base with light and dark seal markings. They are one of the larger cat breeds, and tend to be very active and playful, so having a large space for them to explore is a must! white birman cat with grey colorpoint and blue eyes Credit: MariaR / Getty Birman This highly social and playful cat has a beautiful medium-length, silky coat that doesn’t mat. Birman cats are medium to large in size, and come in a variety of colors—often white or cream colored coats with vibrant blue, expressive eyes. white british shorthair cat with blue eyes Credit: Antagain / Getty British Shorthair British shorthair cats are known for their round faces and fluffy, thick coats that make them very popular. They are found in blue, white, black, cream, and orange tabby colors. The thickness of their coats requires some maintenance with grooming, as the cats themselves are fairly reserved and low key. On the other hand, they are highly affectionate, which makes them a great companion! white egyptian mau cat lying on couch Credit: Sarah Fields Photography / Shutterstock Egyptian Mau Primarily known as a silver and white breed, Egyptian Mau cats are usually white in color with darker stripes and spots. They have short hair, and appear muscular—Egyptian Mau cats will need an environment that offers plenty of space to roam and exercise. white himalayan kitten with blue eyes in basket Credit: Kryssia Campos / Getty Himalayan This sweet, affectionate kitty enjoys calm and quiet environments. Himalayan cats tend to have lighter color bodies (often white coats) with darker face and tail fur. They resemble Persian cats, with a large, round head, short ears, and a short nose. Fun fact: Their eyes only come in blue! white ragdoll cat with blue eyes Credit: Luxurious Ragdoll / Shutterstock Ragdoll This medium-size cat tends to have medium-length, silky fur, and is usually found in lighter colors and shadings, like white, gray, and cream. Ragdoll cats are affectionate, smart, and playful, and enjoy cuddling in laps and snuggling in bed. They’re known for being quite comfortable in the arms of their owners, get their names from the adorable way they collapse into the arms of the person holding them. white japanese bobtail cat on blue background Credit: fuiyau yap / Getty Japanese Bobtail This playful, highly social, yet slightly mischievous cat breed enjoys playing fetch, and lives an average of 15 to 18 years. On the smaller size, Japanese bobtails rarely weigh more than ten pounds, and come in a variety of colors and patterns—notably white and cream colors with interesting markings. They are one of the oldest cat breeds around, and are believed to bring good luck and prosperity. white norwegian forest cat standing by window on two feet Credit: Myeong Jun Baeg / EyeEm / Getty Norwegian Forest Cat These gentle giants can weigh up to 16 pounds, and enjoy jumping around and exploring their environment. Norwegian forest cats are usually very friendly and social with their owners, but less so with guests. These cats don’t necessarily need a ton of attention, as they’re content to entertain themselves and simply be in the same room as their owners and other pets. You can find them in a variety of colors, including white, orange, and shades of gray and black. white persian with green eyes cat from above Credit: Selcuk1 / Getty Persian These long-haired cats have a distinctly adorable round face, are usually friendly, and favorite pastimes include sunbathing throughout the day. They boast a long history with humans, and are said to have been imported to Italy from Iran around 1620. Persian cats can be found in many colors, including white, gray, orange, and brown. white cornish rex cat with golden eyes Credit: aliven / Getty Cornish Rex On the smaller side, the Cornish rex is known for its distinctive appearance: with large eyes, bat-like ears, and curly short hair, these felines will act like playful kittens throughout their lives. They love to climb and sprint, and tend to stick close to their humans. They’re found in a variety of colors, including white, black, orange, brown, and gray—and often have a variety of patterns and markings. white exotic shorthair cat with different color eyes Credit: joke50e / Shutterstock Exotic Shorthair These unique looking cats have the same body type and personality as the Persian cat, but without the long hair—and therefore, have a fraction of the maintenance needs. The Exotic shorthair has a beautiful, dense coat that can be found in white, black, orange, and cream colors. Her sweet personality and friendliness makes her a favorite breed. white oriental shorthair cat crouching under cat tree Credit: SvetMedvedeva / Shutterstock Oriental Shorthair This elegant, distinctive cat has a sleek body with large ears and almond eyes. You can find them in many colors, including shades of brown, cream, ginger, and white, with a variety of patterns and markings. Oriental shorthair cats form strong bonds with their owners, and enjoy lots of affection. white turkish angora cat Credit: Agata Fetschenko / Getty Turkish Angora The Turkish Angora is another cat with a rich history as a companion animal, and is said to have been domesticated as early as the 17th century in the Ankara region of Turkey. Their long fur coat requires a fair amount of grooming, and they have a tendency to shed. But don’t let their fur turn you away—Turkish Angora cats are playful, affectionate, and loyal. They can be found in white, black, and red, with various shadings and patterns. white turkish van cat with two different color eyes Credit: Christopher Ames / Getty Turkish Van This beautiful cat is well-known for having a lovely white body and darker markings on its head and plumed tail. Turkish Van cats are very sweet and affectionate, curious to see what their humans are up to, and are always ready to snuggle into their owners’ lap for a cat nap. You can find Turkish Van breeds in several colors, ranging from red and white to black blue, and a patchwork combination of several colors. white siamese kitten with blue eyes Credit: Sasha Bell / Getty Siamese The Siamese cat has one of the more unique reputations of all the cat breeds, and are known for being incredibly intelligent and talkative. Their white bodies have darker brown colorings along the face, ears, paws, and tails. They’re active cats and enjoy playing with humans and other pets, just as much as they enjoy curling up in their owners lap or bed.

     snow lynx bengal cat in grass     Credit: andreaskrappweis / Getty      Bengal   An intentional hybrid between domestic cats and the Asian leopard, Bengals have beautiful, leopard-like spots, marblings, and rosettes of various colors—often with an orange tint as the base—the Snow Lynx Bengal is a variation of the breed, which comes in a creamy white base with light and dark seal markings. They are one of the larger cat breeds, and tend to be very active and playful, so having a large space for them to explore is a must!              white birman cat with grey colorpoint and blue eyes     Credit: MariaR / Getty      Birman   This highly social and playful cat has a beautiful medium-length, silky coat that doesn’t mat. Birman cats are medium to large in size, and come in a variety of colors—often white or cream colored coats with vibrant blue, expressive eyes.           white british shorthair cat with blue eyes     Credit: Antagain / Getty      British Shorthair   British shorthair cats are known for their round faces and fluffy, thick coats that make them very popular. They are found in blue, white, black, cream, and orange tabby colors. The thickness of their coats requires some maintenance with grooming, as the cats themselves are fairly reserved and low key. On the other hand, they are highly affectionate, which makes them a great companion!            white egyptian mau cat lying on couch     Credit: Sarah Fields Photography / Shutterstock      Egyptian Mau   Primarily known as a silver and white breed, Egyptian Mau cats are usually white in color with darker stripes and spots. They have short hair, and appear muscular—Egyptian Mau cats will need an environment that offers plenty of space to roam and exercise.           white himalayan kitten with blue eyes in basket     Credit: Kryssia Campos / Getty      Himalayan   This sweet, affectionate kitty enjoys calm and quiet environments. Himalayan cats tend to have lighter color bodies (often white coats) with darker face and tail fur. They resemble Persian cats, with a large, round head, short ears, and a short nose. Fun fact: Their eyes only come in blue!              white ragdoll cat with blue eyes     Credit: Luxurious Ragdoll / Shutterstock      Ragdoll   This medium-size cat tends to have medium-length, silky fur, and is usually found in lighter colors and shadings, like white, gray, and cream. Ragdoll cats are affectionate, smart, and playful, and enjoy cuddling in laps and snuggling in bed. They’re known for being quite comfortable in the arms of their owners, get their names from the adorable way they collapse into the arms of the person holding them.             white japanese bobtail cat on blue background     Credit: fuiyau yap / Getty      Japanese Bobtail   This playful, highly social, yet slightly mischievous cat breed enjoys playing fetch, and lives an average of 15 to 18 years. On the smaller size, Japanese bobtails rarely weigh more than ten pounds, and come in a variety of colors and patterns—notably white and cream colors with interesting markings. They are one of the oldest cat breeds around, and are believed to bring good luck and prosperity.            white norwegian forest cat standing by window on two feet     Credit: Myeong Jun Baeg / EyeEm / Getty      Norwegian Forest Cat   These gentle giants can weigh up to 16 pounds, and enjoy jumping around and exploring their environment. Norwegian forest cats are usually very friendly and social with their owners, but less so with guests. These cats don’t necessarily need a ton of attention, as they’re content to entertain themselves and simply be in the same room as their owners and other pets. You can find them in a variety of colors, including white, orange, and shades of gray and black.            white persian with green eyes cat from above     Credit: Selcuk1 / Getty      Persian   These long-haired cats have a distinctly adorable round face, are usually friendly, and favorite pastimes include sunbathing throughout the day. They boast a long history with humans, and are said to have been imported to Italy from Iran around 1620. Persian cats can be found in many colors, including white, gray, orange, and brown.           white cornish rex cat with golden eyes     Credit: aliven / Getty      Cornish Rex   On the smaller side, the Cornish rex is known for its distinctive appearance: with large eyes, bat-like ears, and curly short hair, these felines will act like playful kittens throughout their lives. They love to climb and sprint, and tend to stick close to their humans. They’re found in a variety of colors, including white, black, orange, brown, and gray—and often have a variety of patterns and markings.            white exotic shorthair cat with different color eyes     Credit: joke50e / Shutterstock      Exotic Shorthair   These unique looking cats have the same body type and personality as the Persian cat, but without the long hair—and therefore, have a fraction of the maintenance needs. The Exotic shorthair has a beautiful, dense coat that can be found in white, black, orange, and cream colors. Her sweet personality and friendliness makes her a favorite breed.           white oriental shorthair cat crouching under cat tree     Credit: SvetMedvedeva / Shutterstock      Oriental Shorthair   This elegant, distinctive cat has a sleek body with large ears and almond eyes. You can find them in many colors, including shades of brown, cream, ginger, and white, with a variety of patterns and markings. Oriental shorthair cats form strong bonds with their owners, and enjoy lots of affection.             white turkish angora cat     Credit: Agata Fetschenko / Getty      Turkish Angora   The Turkish Angora is another cat with a rich history as a companion animal, and is said to have been domesticated as early as the 17th century in the Ankara region of Turkey. Their long fur coat requires a fair amount of grooming, and they have a tendency to shed. But don’t let their fur turn you away—Turkish Angora cats are playful, affectionate, and loyal. They can be found in white, black, and red, with various shadings and patterns.            white turkish van cat with two different color eyes     Credit: Christopher Ames / Getty      Turkish Van   This beautiful cat is well-known for having a lovely white body and darker markings on its head and plumed tail. Turkish Van cats are very sweet and affectionate, curious to see what their humans are up to, and are always ready to snuggle into their owners’ lap for a cat nap. You can find Turkish Van breeds in several colors, ranging from red and white to black blue, and a patchwork combination of several colors.            white siamese kitten with blue eyes     Credit: Sasha Bell / Getty      Siamese   The Siamese cat has one of the more unique reputations of all the cat breeds, and are known for being incredibly intelligent and talkative. Their white bodies have darker brown colorings along the face, ears, paws, and tails. They’re active cats and enjoy playing with humans and other pets, just as much as they enjoy curling up in their owners lap or bed.  

    snow lynx bengal cat in grass     Credit: andreaskrappweis / Getty      Bengal   An intentional hybrid between domestic cats and the Asian leopard, Bengals have beautiful, leopard-like spots, marblings, and rosettes of various colors—often with an orange tint as the base—the Snow Lynx Bengal is a variation of the breed, which comes in a creamy white base with light and dark seal markings. They are one of the larger cat breeds, and tend to be very active and playful, so having a large space for them to explore is a must!  



    white birman cat with grey colorpoint and blue eyes     Credit: MariaR / Getty      Birman   This highly social and playful cat has a beautiful medium-length, silky coat that doesn’t mat. Birman cats are medium to large in size, and come in a variety of colors—often white or cream colored coats with vibrant blue, expressive eyes.  

    white british shorthair cat with blue eyes     Credit: Antagain / Getty      British Shorthair   British shorthair cats are known for their round faces and fluffy, thick coats that make them very popular. They are found in blue, white, black, cream, and orange tabby colors. The thickness of their coats requires some maintenance with grooming, as the cats themselves are fairly reserved and low key. On the other hand, they are highly affectionate, which makes them a great companion!  

    white egyptian mau cat lying on couch     Credit: Sarah Fields Photography / Shutterstock      Egyptian Mau   Primarily known as a silver and white breed, Egyptian Mau cats are usually white in color with darker stripes and spots. They have short hair, and appear muscular—Egyptian Mau cats will need an environment that offers plenty of space to roam and exercise.  

    white himalayan kitten with blue eyes in basket     Credit: Kryssia Campos / Getty      Himalayan   This sweet, affectionate kitty enjoys calm and quiet environments. Himalayan cats tend to have lighter color bodies (often white coats) with darker face and tail fur. They resemble Persian cats, with a large, round head, short ears, and a short nose. Fun fact: Their eyes only come in blue!  

    white ragdoll cat with blue eyes     Credit: Luxurious Ragdoll / Shutterstock      Ragdoll   This medium-size cat tends to have medium-length, silky fur, and is usually found in lighter colors and shadings, like white, gray, and cream. Ragdoll cats are affectionate, smart, and playful, and enjoy cuddling in laps and snuggling in bed. They’re known for being quite comfortable in the arms of their owners, get their names from the adorable way they collapse into the arms of the person holding them.  

    white japanese bobtail cat on blue background     Credit: fuiyau yap / Getty      Japanese Bobtail   This playful, highly social, yet slightly mischievous cat breed enjoys playing fetch, and lives an average of 15 to 18 years. On the smaller size, Japanese bobtails rarely weigh more than ten pounds, and come in a variety of colors and patterns—notably white and cream colors with interesting markings. They are one of the oldest cat breeds around, and are believed to bring good luck and prosperity.  

    white norwegian forest cat standing by window on two feet     Credit: Myeong Jun Baeg / EyeEm / Getty      Norwegian Forest Cat   These gentle giants can weigh up to 16 pounds, and enjoy jumping around and exploring their environment. Norwegian forest cats are usually very friendly and social with their owners, but less so with guests. These cats don’t necessarily need a ton of attention, as they’re content to entertain themselves and simply be in the same room as their owners and other pets. You can find them in a variety of colors, including white, orange, and shades of gray and black.  

    white persian with green eyes cat from above     Credit: Selcuk1 / Getty      Persian   These long-haired cats have a distinctly adorable round face, are usually friendly, and favorite pastimes include sunbathing throughout the day. They boast a long history with humans, and are said to have been imported to Italy from Iran around 1620. Persian cats can be found in many colors, including white, gray, orange, and brown.  

    white cornish rex cat with golden eyes     Credit: aliven / Getty      Cornish Rex   On the smaller side, the Cornish rex is known for its distinctive appearance: with large eyes, bat-like ears, and curly short hair, these felines will act like playful kittens throughout their lives. They love to climb and sprint, and tend to stick close to their humans. They’re found in a variety of colors, including white, black, orange, brown, and gray—and often have a variety of patterns and markings.  

    white exotic shorthair cat with different color eyes     Credit: joke50e / Shutterstock      Exotic Shorthair   These unique looking cats have the same body type and personality as the Persian cat, but without the long hair—and therefore, have a fraction of the maintenance needs. The Exotic shorthair has a beautiful, dense coat that can be found in white, black, orange, and cream colors. Her sweet personality and friendliness makes her a favorite breed.  

    white oriental shorthair cat crouching under cat tree     Credit: SvetMedvedeva / Shutterstock      Oriental Shorthair   This elegant, distinctive cat has a sleek body with large ears and almond eyes. You can find them in many colors, including shades of brown, cream, ginger, and white, with a variety of patterns and markings. Oriental shorthair cats form strong bonds with their owners, and enjoy lots of affection.   

    white turkish angora cat     Credit: Agata Fetschenko / Getty      Turkish Angora   The Turkish Angora is another cat with a rich history as a companion animal, and is said to have been domesticated as early as the 17th century in the Ankara region of Turkey. Their long fur coat requires a fair amount of grooming, and they have a tendency to shed. But don’t let their fur turn you away—Turkish Angora cats are playful, affectionate, and loyal. They can be found in white, black, and red, with various shadings and patterns.  

    white turkish van cat with two different color eyes     Credit: Christopher Ames / Getty      Turkish Van   This beautiful cat is well-known for having a lovely white body and darker markings on its head and plumed tail. Turkish Van cats are very sweet and affectionate, curious to see what their humans are up to, and are always ready to snuggle into their owners’ lap for a cat nap. You can find Turkish Van breeds in several colors, ranging from red and white to black blue, and a patchwork combination of several colors.  

    white siamese kitten with blue eyes     Credit: Sasha Bell / Getty      Siamese   The Siamese cat has one of the more unique reputations of all the cat breeds, and are known for being incredibly intelligent and talkative. Their white bodies have darker brown colorings along the face, ears, paws, and tails. They’re active cats and enjoy playing with humans and other pets, just as much as they enjoy curling up in their owners lap or bed.  

  snow lynx bengal cat in grass     Credit: andreaskrappweis / Getty      Bengal   An intentional hybrid between domestic cats and the Asian leopard, Bengals have beautiful, leopard-like spots, marblings, and rosettes of various colors—often with an orange tint as the base—the Snow Lynx Bengal is a variation of the breed, which comes in a creamy white base with light and dark seal markings. They are one of the larger cat breeds, and tend to be very active and playful, so having a large space for them to explore is a must! 

 snow lynx bengal cat in grass     Credit: andreaskrappweis / Getty

Bengal

An intentional hybrid between domestic cats and the Asian leopard, Bengals have beautiful, leopard-like spots, marblings, and rosettes of various colors—often with an orange tint as the base—the Snow Lynx Bengal is a variation of the breed, which comes in a creamy white base with light and dark seal markings. They are one of the larger cat breeds, and tend to be very active and playful, so having a large space for them to explore is a must!

snow lynx bengal cat in grass     Credit: andreaskrappweis / Getty

snow lynx bengal cat in grass

Credit: andreaskrappweis / Getty

snow lynx bengal cat in grass

Bengal

  white birman cat with grey colorpoint and blue eyes     Credit: MariaR / Getty      Birman   This highly social and playful cat has a beautiful medium-length, silky coat that doesn’t mat. Birman cats are medium to large in size, and come in a variety of colors—often white or cream colored coats with vibrant blue, expressive eyes. 

 white birman cat with grey colorpoint and blue eyes     Credit: MariaR / Getty

Birman

This highly social and playful cat has a beautiful medium-length, silky coat that doesn’t mat. Birman cats are medium to large in size, and come in a variety of colors—often white or cream colored coats with vibrant blue, expressive eyes.

white birman cat with grey colorpoint and blue eyes     Credit: MariaR / Getty

white birman cat with grey colorpoint and blue eyes

Credit: MariaR / Getty

white birman cat with grey colorpoint and blue eyes

Birman

  white british shorthair cat with blue eyes     Credit: Antagain / Getty      British Shorthair   British shorthair cats are known for their round faces and fluffy, thick coats that make them very popular. They are found in blue, white, black, cream, and orange tabby colors. The thickness of their coats requires some maintenance with grooming, as the cats themselves are fairly reserved and low key. On the other hand, they are highly affectionate, which makes them a great companion! 

 white british shorthair cat with blue eyes     Credit: Antagain / Getty

British Shorthair

British shorthair cats are known for their round faces and fluffy, thick coats that make them very popular. They are found in blue, white, black, cream, and orange tabby colors. The thickness of their coats requires some maintenance with grooming, as the cats themselves are fairly reserved and low key. On the other hand, they are highly affectionate, which makes them a great companion!

white british shorthair cat with blue eyes     Credit: Antagain / Getty

white british shorthair cat with blue eyes

Credit: Antagain / Getty

white british shorthair cat with blue eyes

British Shorthair

  white egyptian mau cat lying on couch     Credit: Sarah Fields Photography / Shutterstock      Egyptian Mau   Primarily known as a silver and white breed, Egyptian Mau cats are usually white in color with darker stripes and spots. They have short hair, and appear muscular—Egyptian Mau cats will need an environment that offers plenty of space to roam and exercise. 

 white egyptian mau cat lying on couch     Credit: Sarah Fields Photography / Shutterstock

Egyptian Mau

Primarily known as a silver and white breed, Egyptian Mau cats are usually white in color with darker stripes and spots. They have short hair, and appear muscular—Egyptian Mau cats will need an environment that offers plenty of space to roam and exercise.

white egyptian mau cat lying on couch     Credit: Sarah Fields Photography / Shutterstock

white egyptian mau cat lying on couch

Credit: Sarah Fields Photography / Shutterstock

white egyptian mau cat lying on couch

Egyptian Mau

  white himalayan kitten with blue eyes in basket     Credit: Kryssia Campos / Getty      Himalayan   This sweet, affectionate kitty enjoys calm and quiet environments. Himalayan cats tend to have lighter color bodies (often white coats) with darker face and tail fur. They resemble Persian cats, with a large, round head, short ears, and a short nose. Fun fact: Their eyes only come in blue! 

 white himalayan kitten with blue eyes in basket     Credit: Kryssia Campos / Getty

Himalayan

This sweet, affectionate kitty enjoys calm and quiet environments. Himalayan cats tend to have lighter color bodies (often white coats) with darker face and tail fur. They resemble Persian cats, with a large, round head, short ears, and a short nose. Fun fact: Their eyes only come in blue!

white himalayan kitten with blue eyes in basket     Credit: Kryssia Campos / Getty

white himalayan kitten with blue eyes in basket

Credit: Kryssia Campos / Getty

white himalayan kitten with blue eyes in basket

Himalayan

  white ragdoll cat with blue eyes     Credit: Luxurious Ragdoll / Shutterstock      Ragdoll   This medium-size cat tends to have medium-length, silky fur, and is usually found in lighter colors and shadings, like white, gray, and cream. Ragdoll cats are affectionate, smart, and playful, and enjoy cuddling in laps and snuggling in bed. They’re known for being quite comfortable in the arms of their owners, get their names from the adorable way they collapse into the arms of the person holding them. 

 white ragdoll cat with blue eyes     Credit: Luxurious Ragdoll / Shutterstock

Ragdoll

This medium-size cat tends to have medium-length, silky fur, and is usually found in lighter colors and shadings, like white, gray, and cream. Ragdoll cats are affectionate, smart, and playful, and enjoy cuddling in laps and snuggling in bed. They’re known for being quite comfortable in the arms of their owners, get their names from the adorable way they collapse into the arms of the person holding them.

white ragdoll cat with blue eyes     Credit: Luxurious Ragdoll / Shutterstock

white ragdoll cat with blue eyes

Credit: Luxurious Ragdoll / Shutterstock

white ragdoll cat with blue eyes

Ragdoll

  white japanese bobtail cat on blue background     Credit: fuiyau yap / Getty      Japanese Bobtail   This playful, highly social, yet slightly mischievous cat breed enjoys playing fetch, and lives an average of 15 to 18 years. On the smaller size, Japanese bobtails rarely weigh more than ten pounds, and come in a variety of colors and patterns—notably white and cream colors with interesting markings. They are one of the oldest cat breeds around, and are believed to bring good luck and prosperity. 

 white japanese bobtail cat on blue background     Credit: fuiyau yap / Getty

Japanese Bobtail

This playful, highly social, yet slightly mischievous cat breed enjoys playing fetch, and lives an average of 15 to 18 years. On the smaller size, Japanese bobtails rarely weigh more than ten pounds, and come in a variety of colors and patterns—notably white and cream colors with interesting markings. They are one of the oldest cat breeds around, and are believed to bring good luck and prosperity.

white japanese bobtail cat on blue background     Credit: fuiyau yap / Getty

white japanese bobtail cat on blue background

Credit: fuiyau yap / Getty

white japanese bobtail cat on blue background

Japanese Bobtail

  white norwegian forest cat standing by window on two feet     Credit: Myeong Jun Baeg / EyeEm / Getty      Norwegian Forest Cat   These gentle giants can weigh up to 16 pounds, and enjoy jumping around and exploring their environment. Norwegian forest cats are usually very friendly and social with their owners, but less so with guests. These cats don’t necessarily need a ton of attention, as they’re content to entertain themselves and simply be in the same room as their owners and other pets. You can find them in a variety of colors, including white, orange, and shades of gray and black. 

 white norwegian forest cat standing by window on two feet     Credit: Myeong Jun Baeg / EyeEm / Getty

Norwegian Forest Cat

These gentle giants can weigh up to 16 pounds, and enjoy jumping around and exploring their environment. Norwegian forest cats are usually very friendly and social with their owners, but less so with guests. These cats don’t necessarily need a ton of attention, as they’re content to entertain themselves and simply be in the same room as their owners and other pets. You can find them in a variety of colors, including white, orange, and shades of gray and black.

white norwegian forest cat standing by window on two feet     Credit: Myeong Jun Baeg / EyeEm / Getty

white norwegian forest cat standing by window on two feet

Credit: Myeong Jun Baeg / EyeEm / Getty

white norwegian forest cat standing by window on two feet

Norwegian Forest Cat

  white persian with green eyes cat from above     Credit: Selcuk1 / Getty      Persian   These long-haired cats have a distinctly adorable round face, are usually friendly, and favorite pastimes include sunbathing throughout the day. They boast a long history with humans, and are said to have been imported to Italy from Iran around 1620. Persian cats can be found in many colors, including white, gray, orange, and brown. 

 white persian with green eyes cat from above     Credit: Selcuk1 / Getty

Persian

These long-haired cats have a distinctly adorable round face, are usually friendly, and favorite pastimes include sunbathing throughout the day. They boast a long history with humans, and are said to have been imported to Italy from Iran around 1620. Persian cats can be found in many colors, including white, gray, orange, and brown.

white persian with green eyes cat from above     Credit: Selcuk1 / Getty

white persian with green eyes cat from above

Credit: Selcuk1 / Getty

white persian with green eyes cat from above

Persian

  white cornish rex cat with golden eyes     Credit: aliven / Getty      Cornish Rex   On the smaller side, the Cornish rex is known for its distinctive appearance: with large eyes, bat-like ears, and curly short hair, these felines will act like playful kittens throughout their lives. They love to climb and sprint, and tend to stick close to their humans. They’re found in a variety of colors, including white, black, orange, brown, and gray—and often have a variety of patterns and markings. 

 white cornish rex cat with golden eyes     Credit: aliven / Getty

Cornish Rex

On the smaller side, the Cornish rex is known for its distinctive appearance: with large eyes, bat-like ears, and curly short hair, these felines will act like playful kittens throughout their lives. They love to climb and sprint, and tend to stick close to their humans. They’re found in a variety of colors, including white, black, orange, brown, and gray—and often have a variety of patterns and markings.

white cornish rex cat with golden eyes     Credit: aliven / Getty

white cornish rex cat with golden eyes

Credit: aliven / Getty

white cornish rex cat with golden eyes

Cornish Rex

  white exotic shorthair cat with different color eyes     Credit: joke50e / Shutterstock      Exotic Shorthair   These unique looking cats have the same body type and personality as the Persian cat, but without the long hair—and therefore, have a fraction of the maintenance needs. The Exotic shorthair has a beautiful, dense coat that can be found in white, black, orange, and cream colors. Her sweet personality and friendliness makes her a favorite breed. 

 white exotic shorthair cat with different color eyes     Credit: joke50e / Shutterstock

Exotic Shorthair

These unique looking cats have the same body type and personality as the Persian cat, but without the long hair—and therefore, have a fraction of the maintenance needs. The Exotic shorthair has a beautiful, dense coat that can be found in white, black, orange, and cream colors. Her sweet personality and friendliness makes her a favorite breed.

white exotic shorthair cat with different color eyes     Credit: joke50e / Shutterstock

white exotic shorthair cat with different color eyes

Credit: joke50e / Shutterstock

white exotic shorthair cat with different color eyes

Exotic Shorthair

  white oriental shorthair cat crouching under cat tree     Credit: SvetMedvedeva / Shutterstock      Oriental Shorthair   This elegant, distinctive cat has a sleek body with large ears and almond eyes. You can find them in many colors, including shades of brown, cream, ginger, and white, with a variety of patterns and markings. Oriental shorthair cats form strong bonds with their owners, and enjoy lots of affection.  

 white oriental shorthair cat crouching under cat tree     Credit: SvetMedvedeva / Shutterstock

Oriental Shorthair

This elegant, distinctive cat has a sleek body with large ears and almond eyes. You can find them in many colors, including shades of brown, cream, ginger, and white, with a variety of patterns and markings. Oriental shorthair cats form strong bonds with their owners, and enjoy lots of affection.

white oriental shorthair cat crouching under cat tree     Credit: SvetMedvedeva / Shutterstock

white oriental shorthair cat crouching under cat tree

Credit: SvetMedvedeva / Shutterstock

white oriental shorthair cat crouching under cat tree

Oriental Shorthair

  white turkish angora cat     Credit: Agata Fetschenko / Getty      Turkish Angora   The Turkish Angora is another cat with a rich history as a companion animal, and is said to have been domesticated as early as the 17th century in the Ankara region of Turkey. Their long fur coat requires a fair amount of grooming, and they have a tendency to shed. But don’t let their fur turn you away—Turkish Angora cats are playful, affectionate, and loyal. They can be found in white, black, and red, with various shadings and patterns. 

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Turkish Angora

The Turkish Angora is another cat with a rich history as a companion animal, and is said to have been domesticated as early as the 17th century in the Ankara region of Turkey. Their long fur coat requires a fair amount of grooming, and they have a tendency to shed. But don’t let their fur turn you away—Turkish Angora cats are playful, affectionate, and loyal. They can be found in white, black, and red, with various shadings and patterns.

white turkish angora cat     Credit: Agata Fetschenko / Getty

white turkish angora cat

Credit: Agata Fetschenko / Getty

white turkish angora cat

Turkish Angora

  white turkish van cat with two different color eyes     Credit: Christopher Ames / Getty      Turkish Van   This beautiful cat is well-known for having a lovely white body and darker markings on its head and plumed tail. Turkish Van cats are very sweet and affectionate, curious to see what their humans are up to, and are always ready to snuggle into their owners’ lap for a cat nap. You can find Turkish Van breeds in several colors, ranging from red and white to black blue, and a patchwork combination of several colors. 

 white turkish van cat with two different color eyes     Credit: Christopher Ames / Getty

Turkish Van

This beautiful cat is well-known for having a lovely white body and darker markings on its head and plumed tail. Turkish Van cats are very sweet and affectionate, curious to see what their humans are up to, and are always ready to snuggle into their owners’ lap for a cat nap. You can find Turkish Van breeds in several colors, ranging from red and white to black blue, and a patchwork combination of several colors.

white turkish van cat with two different color eyes     Credit: Christopher Ames / Getty

white turkish van cat with two different color eyes

Credit: Christopher Ames / Getty

white turkish van cat with two different color eyes

Turkish Van

  white siamese kitten with blue eyes     Credit: Sasha Bell / Getty      Siamese   The Siamese cat has one of the more unique reputations of all the cat breeds, and are known for being incredibly intelligent and talkative. Their white bodies have darker brown colorings along the face, ears, paws, and tails. They’re active cats and enjoy playing with humans and other pets, just as much as they enjoy curling up in their owners lap or bed. 

 white siamese kitten with blue eyes     Credit: Sasha Bell / Getty

Siamese

The Siamese cat has one of the more unique reputations of all the cat breeds, and are known for being incredibly intelligent and talkative. Their white bodies have darker brown colorings along the face, ears, paws, and tails. They’re active cats and enjoy playing with humans and other pets, just as much as they enjoy curling up in their owners lap or bed.

white siamese kitten with blue eyes     Credit: Sasha Bell / Getty

white siamese kitten with blue eyes

Credit: Sasha Bell / Getty

white siamese kitten with blue eyes

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Bengal

Birman

British Shorthair

Egyptian Mau

Himalayan

Ragdoll

Japanese Bobtail

Norwegian Forest Cat

Persian

Cornish Rex

Exotic Shorthair

Oriental Shorthair

Turkish Angora

Turkish Van

Siamese