Explore the world’s most popular cat breeds to find the one that will brighten your life and bring an extra dose of comfort (and purr!) to your home.
Domestic cats have a long lifespan, up to 20 years. Cats living outside rarely live beyond 10 years. In urban areas, they are infected by other animals, suffer during fights and risk being hit by vehicles. So adopting a kitten is a good idea, but throwing a cat on the street that turns out to be “inappropriate” is a very, very bad idea! We hope this doesn’t even cross your mind.
If you want to have a purebred cat at home, here is a list of the most popular options with photos and breed characteristics.
Siamese cat
