Siamese cats: Popular breed with tri-color coats and blue eyes. Originated in Thailand (formerly Siam). Oldest Asian breed.
Persian cats: popular breed in the US known for stunning looks, silky fur, and gentle nature.
Turkish Angora: ancient breed from Turkey, possibly mutated from an African wildcat. Origins date back to the 15th century.
Bengal cats: modern breed with Asian origins. Result from breeding Asian leopard cats with domestic cats like Abyssinians, Egyptian maus, or American shorthairs.
Japanese bobtail: unique "pom" tail, genetic mutation.
Rare Thai breed: Korat cat. Origins date back to 13th century. Ancient artifacts depict earliest mentions.
Chinese "li hua mao" or Dragon Li: natural breed, wild existence for centuries, known as "fox flower cat" in Chinese.
Sacred Burmese cats from Myanmar, held in temples. One cat stood out.
Oriental shorthair: Siamese offshoot. WW2 affected cat populations.
Singapura: small domestic breed. Weighs 4-8 pounds. Unique looks, round eyes. Loving personality.
Tonkinese: Siamese and Burmese mix. Best of both breeds: smart, sweet, affectionate. A dream for cat lovers.