miaomap.com001 / RAG
Ragdoll
Blue eyes and a silky, flowing coat.
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89 breed entries
miaomap.com002 / BSH
British Shorthair
A rounded face and a dense plush coat.
miaomap.com003 / ASH
American Shorthair
A sturdy companion in silver tabby stripes.
miaomap.com004 / MCO
Maine Coon
Tufted ears and a magnificent plume of a tail.
miaomap.com005 / SIA
Siamese
Blue almond eyes and elegant, tapering lines.
miaomap.com006 / PER
Persian
Cloudlike fur and a softly rounded silhouette.
miaomap.com007 / ABY
Abyssinian
A warm, ticked coat complements the agile Abyssinian, which often enjoys exploring and interactive play.
miaomap.com008 / ABT
American Bobtail
A natural bobtail, sturdy body, and focused gaze give this domestic cat a distinctly wild-looking silhouette.
miaomap.com009 / ABTS
American Bobtail Shorthair
A naturally short tail and sturdy frame create a wild-looking cat often described as an affectionate family companion.
miaomap.com010 / ACURL
American Curl
Backward-curving ears and a silky coat distinguish this cat, often described as people-oriented and curious.
miaomap.com011 / ACLH
American Curl Longhair
Backward-curled ears and a silky plumed tail distinguish a cat often keen to join household activities.
miaomap.com012 / AWH
American Wirehair
The American Wirehair combines a springy, crimped coat with a sturdy build reminiscent of the American Shorthair.
miaomap.com013 / AMIST
Australian Mist
Softly misted markings and a commonly described sociable nature distinguish this Australian shorthair.
miaomap.com014 / BAL
Balinese
The Balinese softens a Siamese-like silhouette with silky longer fur and a plumed tail.
miaomap.com015 / BEN
Bengal
Bold markings, a muscular silhouette and a typically curious nature make the Bengal distinctive.
miaomap.com016 / BGLH
Bengal Longhair
The Bengal Longhair combines the Bengal’s striking patterns and athletic build with a flowing coat.
miaomap.com017 / BIRM
Birman
Blue eyes and four white gloves distinguish this silky-coated cat, which is often fond of human company.
miaomap.com018 / BOM
Bombay
A gleaming black coat and round copper eyes give this American-developed domestic cat its miniature-panther presence.
miaomap.com019 / BLH
British Longhair
A rounded face and dense long coat give the British Longhair the distinctive substantial outline of the British breed family.
miaomap.com020 / BUR
Burmese
The Burmese combines a satin-like short coat and substantial muscle with a typically people-oriented disposition.
miaomap.com021 / BML
Burmilla
A shimmering silver coat and dark eye outlines distinguish the often curious, playful and sociable Burmilla.
miaomap.com022 / BML
Burmilla Longhair
Silky semi-long fur and a plumed tail soften the outline of the Burmilla’s signature silver shimmer.
miaomap.com023 / CHRX
Chartreux
A French blue-gray shorthair distinguished by a woolly coat, warm-colored round eyes, and a gently smiling expression.
miaomap.com024 / CHAU
Chausie
The Chausie combines a lean, athletic frame and an inquisitive nature with a jungle-cat-like appearance.
miaomap.com025 / CHRB
Cherubim
Sharing the Ragdoll’s body and head type, the Cherubim brings a broader range of color categories to a large, semi-longhaired cat.
miaomap.com026 / CPSH
Colorpoint Shorthair
A Siamese-like silhouette in a wider point-color palette, often paired with an active, affectionate, vocal nature.
miaomap.com027 / CRX
Cornish Rex
Close-set coat waves and a slender silhouette distinguish this often active, people-engaged cat.
miaomap.com028 / CYMR
Cymric
Sharing its ancestry with the Manx, the Cymric combines a plush long coat, rounded contours and a characteristic tailless appearance.
miaomap.com029 / CYMT
Cymric Tailed
The tailed Cymric combines the Manx group's rounded build with a silky long coat and a full tail.
miaomap.com030 / DREX
Devon Rex
Low-set oversized ears and soft waves create an elfin appearance in a breed often active and interested in family life.
miaomap.com031 / DON
Donskoy
A Russian breed distinguished by wrinkled skin, large ears and several distinct coat types.
miaomap.com032 / EMAU
Egyptian Mau
Natural spots, green eyes and a graceful, muscular frame make the Egyptian Mau distinctive.
miaomap.com033 / EURBUR
European Burmese
The European Burmese stands out for its satin-like short coat, distinctive amber eyes and often people-oriented nature.
miaomap.com034 / EUR
European Shorthair
The European Shorthair preserves the balanced outline of European domestic cats with a robust, supple body and glossy short coat.
miaomap.com035 / EXSH
Exotic Shorthair
With Persian-like rounded features and a dense short coat, the Exotic Shorthair is often appreciated for quiet, affectionate companionship.
miaomap.com036 / GRX
German Rex
The German Rex combines a velvety short curly coat with a typically lively, people-oriented disposition.
miaomap.com037 / HAV
Havana
A warm brown coat, vivid green eyes and a distinctive muzzle distinguish this often people-oriented cat.
miaomap.com038 / HLDR
Highlander
Backward-curling ear tips and a naturally short tail give this substantial domestic cat a distinctive silhouette.
miaomap.com039 / HLS
Highlander Shorthair
Backward-curled ear tips, a naturally short tail, and a substantial build give the Highlander Shorthair a distinctive outline.
miaomap.com040 / HIM
Himalayan
The Himalayan combines a substantial Persian-type build with abundant long fur, colorpoint markings and blue eyes.
miaomap.com041 / JBT
Japanese Bobtail
With a distinctive pom-pom tail and an elegant frame, the Japanese Bobtail is typically active, intelligent and keen to join everyday interactions.
miaomap.com042 / JBL
Japanese Bobtail Longhair
Silky longer fur and a distinctive pom-pom tail give this Japanese Bobtail coat variety its striking outline.
miaomap.com043 / KHM
Khaomanee
A natural breed from Thailand, distinguished by a white short coat, luminous eyes and an agile, muscular frame.
miaomap.com044 / KOR
Korat
A Thai breed distinguished by its heart-shaped face, silver-blue short coat, and luminous green eyes at maturity.
miaomap.com045 / KUB
Kurilian Bobtail
A compact, powerful cat with a distinctive short tail, the Kurilian Bobtail comes in both shorthaired and longhaired varieties.
miaomap.com046 / KBL
Kurilian Bobtail Longhair
A compact, powerful body, longer hind legs, and a fluffy bobtail distinguish this longhaired variety.
miaomap.com047 / LAP
LaPerm
A naturally curly-coated cat from an Oregon farm, distinguished by airy curls and often people-oriented behavior.
miaomap.com048 / LPSH
LaPerm Shorthair
The LaPerm Shorthair brings airy waves and curls to the short-coated variety of the LaPerm family.
miaomap.com049 / LYK
Lykoi
A distinctive roan coat and sparsely haired facial mask give this active, curious cat its little-wolf appearance.
miaomap.com050 / MCPD
Maine Coon Polydactyl
Extra toes distinguish this large, longhaired Maine Coon variant, often described as friendly and interested in family life.
miaomap.com051 / MNX
Manx
From the Isle of Man, the Manx is known for its rounded, sturdy body and often tailless appearance, although not every individual lacks a tail.
miaomap.com052 / MXT
Manx Tailed
The tailed Manx combines the breed’s rounded, sturdy outline with a clearly visible long tail.
miaomap.com053 / MNT
Minuet
The Minuet combines a rounded Persian-influenced face with Munchkin-associated short legs and comes in different coat lengths.
miaomap.com054 / MNLH
Minuet Longhair
The Minuet Longhair combines a rounded doll-like face, a sturdy body and a silky long coat.
miaomap.com055 / MNTALL
Minuet Talls
Minuet Talls pair normal-length legs with the rounded, soft appearance of the Minuet family.
miaomap.com056 / MNTL
Minuet Talls Longhair
The regular-legged, longhaired Minuet variant combines rounded contours with a full, soft-looking coat.
miaomap.com057 / MCHK
Munchkin
The Munchkin combines a distinctive short-legged silhouette with a wide range of coat lengths and colors.
miaomap.com058 / MKLH
Munchkin Longhair
The Munchkin Longhair pairs distinctive short legs with a silky semi-long coat and a full tail plume.
miaomap.com059 / NEB
Nebelung
A blue semi-long coat and generously feathered tail give the long-bodied Nebelung a soft silvery glow.
miaomap.com060 / NEV
Neva Masquerade
Blue eyes and a dark facial mask distinguish the Neva Masquerade’s sturdy Siberian type and abundant coat.
miaomap.com061 / NFO
Norwegian Forest
A triangular face, sweeping bushy tail and dense double coat define this sturdy climber from Norway.
miaomap.com062 / OCI
Ocicat
Bold spots and an athletic build give this domestic cat a striking wildcat appearance.
miaomap.com063 / ORLH
Oriental Longhair
The Oriental Longhair pairs the slender Oriental silhouette with a silky semi-long coat and a feathery tail.
miaomap.com064 / ORSH
Oriental Shorthair
The Oriental Shorthair brings Siamese-family elegance to long lines, large ears and a rich palette of coat colors.
miaomap.com065 / PTRB
Peterbald
The Peterbald combines an elegant Oriental-style silhouette with distinctive textures ranging from bare skin to a brush coat.
miaomap.com066 / PXB
Pixiebob
A short tail, deep-set eyes and brown spots give this domestic cat a bobcat-like silhouette.
miaomap.com067 / PXBL
Pixiebob Longhair
Bushy facial fur, deep-set eyes and a short tail give this domestic cat a bobcat-like outline.
miaomap.com068 / RGM
Ragamuffin
The Ragamuffin combines a soft medium-long coat, large expressive eyes, and a commonly affectionate disposition.
miaomap.com069 / RBL
Russian Blue
Silver-tipped fur and green eyes distinguish this graceful cat with a dense short coat.
miaomap.com070 / SAV
Savannah
Towering ears, long legs, and bold spots give the Savannah a distinctive serval-like silhouette.
miaomap.com071 / SCF
Scottish Fold
Small forward-folded ears and round eyes create a distinctive look, while bone and joint welfare deserves equal attention.
miaomap.com072 / SFL
Scottish Fold Longhair
Soft semi-long fur frames a rounded silhouette, with forward-folded ears defining this longhaired Scottish variant.
miaomap.com073 / SCST
Scottish Straight
Upright ears frame a rounded face, while a plush short coat preserves the Scottish breed group's soft contours.
miaomap.com074 / SCL
Scottish Straight Longhair
A rounded face, naturally upright ears and soft semi-long fur give this Scottish-family cat its gentle-looking outline.
miaomap.com075 / SLKR
Selkirk Rex
Loose curls, a rounded face and a substantial body give the Selkirk Rex its distinctive plush silhouette.
miaomap.com076 / SRXL
Selkirk Rex Longhair
Loose, woolly curls cover a substantial body in this longhaired Selkirk variant, often appreciated for its gentle, relaxed nature.
miaomap.com077 / SIB
Siberian
A Russian forest cat distinguished by a dense triple coat, powerful build, and softly rounded face.
miaomap.com078 / SGP
Singapura
The Singapura combines a small, sturdy body with oversized eyes and ears and a finely ticked, warm-toned coat.
miaomap.com079 / SNOW
Snowshoe
Blue eyes, white feet and contrasting points distinguish this balanced shorthaired cat, often described as sociable.
miaomap.com080 / SOK
Sokoke
A slender Kenyan shorthaired cat distinguished by intricately ticked tabby markings and an active, climbing-oriented nature.
miaomap.com081 / SOM
Somali
A plumed tail and richly ticked coat make this longhaired relative of the Abyssinian unmistakably striking.
miaomap.com082 / SPH
Sphynx
Nearly bare skin, oversized ears, and a rounded belly distinguish this often people-oriented cat.
miaomap.com083 / TNREX
Tennessee Rex
Curls and a satin sheen together define this Tennessee-born cat’s distinctive coat.
miaomap.com084 / THAI
Thai
With blue eyes, silky pointed fur and moderate proportions, the Thai preserves the look of traditional Siamese cats.
miaomap.com085 / TON
Tonkinese
The Tonkinese combines balanced muscular proportions with a silky short coat and often enjoys joining everyday family activities.
miaomap.com086 / TYB
Toybob
A naturally small but sturdy Russian bobtail, distinguished by large eyes and a kitten-like adult appearance.
miaomap.com087 / TYGR
Toyger
Bold tiger-like stripes and a strong physique give this domestic shorthair a miniature-tiger appearance.
miaomap.com088 / TANG
Turkish Angora
A silky semi-long coat and a slender, muscular frame give this Turkish breed its graceful presence.
miaomap.com089 / TVAN
Turkish Van
The Turkish Van pairs a strong, athletic build with striking colored head and tail markings on a white coat.
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