Bombay Cat

They look quite similar to a miniature form of a black panther. They have captivating, striking golden eyes and short and shiny black hair. They have a muscular build with a round head which is slender on the sides.

Origin
They are of Asian breed. Their ancestry can be allied to the black cats. They are of two kinds – the American and the British Bombay.

Temperament
Mumbai cats are friendly in nature. They are eager to play and learn new tricks. They can easily adapt to varying lifestyles and environments. They have a calm demeanour and can also be trained to walk on a leash.

Himalayan Cat

Himalayan cats are usually white in colour and have a long fluffy coat. They are also available in other colours like brown, red, cream with colour points scattered on the face, legs, ears, tail. They have beautiful blue eyes and are medium to hefty in size.

Origin
This breed came into existence after crossing Siamese and Persian breeds to get the blue eyes and the different colour points.

Temperament
Himalayan cats are very loyal and loving. They crave for human companionship. They prefer to rest in their owner’s lap rather than playing around. Himalayan cats are not very athletic.

Siamese Cat

They have a medium built, long slender legs, wedge-shaped head with triangular ears, bright blue eyes, oval paws, and a long tail. They have an athletic body. Siamese cats are light-coloured and have outstanding colour points in lilac, seal, blue, chocolate.

Origin
It is one of the common Asian breeds and is derived from cat varieties that are native to Thailand.

Temperament
Siamese can be extremely curious, smart, and demanding. They desire a great deal of attention. They can “talk” for hours, expressing an opinion on everything possible.

Persian Cats

They are typically characterised by a round face with large twinkling eyes, short muzzle, and long white hair. They need regular grooming.

Origin
This breed originated from Iran.

Temperament
These cats are laid back and lazy. They are most happy relaxing. However, they are prone to biting which they consider as play. They long for attention and can act a little fussy.

Maine Coon

Their distinctive physical traits include a large body with a thick, shaggy coat, medium-length legs, round eyes and big paws.

Origin
The Maine Coon is a natural breed hailing from Maine, New Englander.

Temperament
They are good-natured, adaptable, and affable. They are friendly, outgoing and well-behaved. Maine coon cats are fond of human company and like following them around. They are lap cats and have good hunting skills.

The American Bobtail

They have medium to large body build which is substantially rectangular and full. These cats have an athletic and muscular appearance. They are deceptively heavy.

They come in various colours and patterns. Their noteworthy trait is their tail, which is flexible and usually one-third of the entire body length.

Origin
This breed originated in America.

Temperament
American Bobtails are intelligent and loving cats. They are interactive and bond easily with great devotion. They are fond of playing games and can indulge in games like hide and seek or playing fetch. The American Bobtail breed is a happy-go-lucky breed, and can easily be leash trained.

Spotted Cat

They have grey spots all over their body and their tail is generally darker than their body colour. The paws of spotted cats are oval-shaped with legs generally of average length. The long tail nearly stretches till the shoulder.

Origin
Their historical records indicate that they are native to India, Sri Lanka.

Temperament
These feisty felines are quite shy but affectionate. As they are wild cats, they avoid humans and prefer hunting at night. You may realise that it is hard for a wild spotted cat to get to trust you.