11 POPULAR CAT BREEDS IN INDIA

Himalayan cats are quite famous species in India, and it is also known as Himmie and Colourpoint Persian cat. They are available in brown, cream, red, and mainly white colours with colour points scattered on the face, ears, legs, and tail. They also have beautiful mesmerizing blue eye

2) PERSIAN CATS

Persian cats have a great personality, are easy to care for, and require relatively little space to live in as long as they have plenty of toys around to play with. They are beautiful creatures with large deep eyes. They are lazy and like to relax all the time, and they are attention seekers, and they can act finicky for that.

3) SIAMESE CAT

Persian cats have a great personality, are easy to care for, and require relatively little space to live in as long as they have plenty of toys around to play with. They are beautiful creatures with large deep eyes. They are lazy and like to relax all the time, and they are attention seekers, and they can act finicky for that.

4) BOMBAY CAT

Bombay cats are also known as Mumbai cats. They resemble a black panther with golden eyes and shiny short hair, and they have a muscular build. Contrary to their looks, they are friendly and calm. They are adaptive like to play and learn new tricks.

They are the cutest cat breeds because of their large build with thick woolly coats, deep round eyes, and big paws. They are friendly, social, and well-behaved lap cats who like human company. They love to be around their human family and follow them.

6) SPOTTED CAT

Spotted cats originated from India and Sri Lanka. These are unusual beauties with grey spots all over their body with a darker long tail. They are affectionate, but they are wild cats, so they prefer hunting at night.

7) BRITISH SHORTHAIR

British shorthair is independent cats and is carefree by nature. They are not very active but quiet and don’t like to be fondled. British shorthair has a muscular and broad body build. They are available in different colors like red, brown, white, black but grey is the popular choice.

8) SINGAPURA CAT

Singapura cats are a crossbreed of sable-colored Burmese cat and the black American shorthair cat. These cats are also called ‘forever kittens’ because of their small size. They are social and can gel with anyone who is friendly to them. They have a short coat and are easy to maintain.

9) AMERICAN SHORTHAIR

American shorthair are friendly and well-behaved felines. These cats are super active with exquisite mental skills. They have a medium-sized body build and short hair. They are available in many colors like red, white, blue, silver, cream, etc. They also persist in strong hunting skills.

10) ABYSSINIAN CAT

Abyssinian cats are small to medium in body build. These cats are famous for their short hair with a specific ‘ticked tabby coat.’ They are intelligent and playful cats who like to investigate everything they are curious about. 

11) AMERICAN BOBTAIL CATS

American Bobtail cats have the cutest bobtail, which measures one-third of their total body length. They have long, shiny hair that makes a fluffy coat. They are friendly, playful, and adaptive to new environments.