Top Cat Breeds from Asia

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Siamese cats: Popular breed with tri-color coats and blue eyes. Originated in Thailand (formerly Siam). Oldest Asian breed.

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Siamese

Persian

Persian cats: popular breed in the US known for stunning looks, silky fur, and gentle nature.

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Turkish Angora

Turkish Angora: ancient breed from Turkey, possibly mutated from an African wildcat. Origins date back to the 15th century.

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Bengal

Bengal cats: modern breed with Asian origins. Result from breeding Asian leopard cats with domestic cats like Abyssinians, Egyptian maus, or American shorthairs.

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Japanese Bobtail

Japanese bobtail: unique "pom" tail, genetic mutation.

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Korat

Rare Thai breed: Korat cat. Origins date back to 13th century. Ancient artifacts depict earliest mentions.

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Dragon Li

Chinese "li hua mao" or Dragon Li: natural breed, wild existence for centuries, known as "fox flower cat" in Chinese.

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Burmese

Sacred Burmese cats from Myanmar, held in temples. One cat stood out.

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Oriental Shorthair

Oriental shorthair: Siamese offshoot. WW2 affected cat populations.

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Singapura

Singapura: small domestic breed. Weighs 4-8 pounds. Unique looks, round eyes. Loving personality.

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Tonkinese

Tonkinese: Siamese and Burmese mix. Best of both breeds: smart, sweet, affectionate. A dream for cat lovers.

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