7 Asian Cat Breeds That Make Great Pets

Expert breeders & organizations like The Cat Fanciers Association & The International Cat Association research the origins of cat breeds around the world. Here, 7 cat breeds from Asia to know.

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BIRMAN

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BURMESE

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HIMALAYAN

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JAPANESE BOBTAIL

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KHAO MANEE

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KORAT

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SIAMESE

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7 Asian Cat Breeds That Make Great Pets

Expert breeders & organizations like The Cat Fanciers Association & The International Cat Association research the origins of cat breeds around the world. Here, 7 cat breeds from Asia to know.

BIRMAN

Personality: Quiet, loyal
Coat: Long, single layer
Color: Pointed, cream
Life Expectancy: 9-15 years
Country of Origin: Myanmar (formerly Burma)

NICO DE PASQUALE PHOTOGRAPHY

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BURMESE

Personality: Outgoing, charming
Coat: Short
Color: Blue, grey, brown, tan
Life Expectancy: 10-17 years
Country of Origin: Myanmar (formerly Burma)/Thailand

LIZ WHITAKER/GETTY IMAGES

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HIMALAYAN

Personality: Sweet, friendly
Coat: Long, soft
Color: Variety of colors in pointed pattern
Life Expectancy: 15-18 years
Country of Origin: Iran/Thailand

CARMEN MARTÍNEZ TORRÓN

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JAPANESE BOBTAIL

Personality: Active, loving
Coat: Shorthair and longhair varieties, bobbed tail
Color: All colors
Life Expectancy: 9-13+ years
Country of Origin: Japan

NANCYAYUMI

4

KHAO MANEE

Personality: Mischievous, graceful
Coat: Short; white
Life Expectancy: 10-12 years
Country of Origin: Thailand

GOPFASTER

5

KORAT

Personality: Alert, loyal
Coat: Short; silver blue
Life Expectancy: 12-15+ years
Country of Origin: Thailand

JACQUES JULIEN

6

SIAMESE

Personality: Social, athletic
Coat: Short
Color: Cream/fawn with brown or black points
Life Expectancy: 10-20+ years
Country of Origin: Thailand (formerly Siam)

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7 Asian Cat Breeds That Make Great Pets

Expert breeders & organizations like The Cat Fanciers Association & The International Cat Association research the origins of cat breeds around the world. Here, 7 cat breeds from Asia to know.

BIRMAN

Personality: Quiet, loyalCoat: Long, single layerColor: Pointed, creamLife Expectancy: 9-15 yearsCountry of Origin: Myanmar (formerly Burma)

NICO DE PASQUALE PHOTOGRAPHY

1

BURMESE

Personality: Outgoing, charmingCoat: ShortColor: Blue, grey, brown, tanLife Expectancy: 10-17 yearsCountry of Origin: Myanmar (formerly Burma)/Thailand

LIZ WHITAKER/GETTY IMAGES

2

HIMALAYAN

Personality: Sweet, friendlyCoat: Long, softColor: Variety of colors in pointed patternLife Expectancy: 15-18 yearsCountry of Origin: Iran/Thailand

CARMEN MARTÍNEZ TORRÓN

3

JAPANESE BOBTAIL

Personality: Active, lovingCoat: Shorthair and longhair varieties, bobbed tailColor: All colorsLife Expectancy: 9-13+ yearsCountry of Origin: Japan

NANCYAYUMI

4

KHAO MANEE

Personality: Mischievous, gracefulCoat: Short; whiteLife Expectancy: 10-12 yearsCountry of Origin: Thailand

GOPFASTER

5

KORAT

Personality: Alert, loyalCoat: Short; silver blueLife Expectancy: 12-15+ yearsCountry of Origin: Thailand

JACQUES JULIEN

6

SIAMESE

Personality: Social, athleticCoat: ShortColor: Cream/fawn with brown or black pointsLife Expectancy: 10-20+ yearsCountry of Origin: Thailand (formerly Siam)

ALINA SHEVELINA

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Personality: Quiet, loyal
Coat: Long, single layer
Color: Pointed, cream
Life Expectancy: 9-15 years
Country of Origin: Myanmar (formerly Burma)

Personality: Outgoing, charming
Coat: Short
Color: Blue, grey, brown, tan
Life Expectancy: 10-17 years
Country of Origin: Myanmar (formerly Burma)/Thailand

Personality: Sweet, friendly
Coat: Long, soft
Color: Variety of colors in pointed pattern
Life Expectancy: 15-18 years
Country of Origin: Iran/Thailand

Personality: Active, loving
Coat: Shorthair and longhair varieties, bobbed tail
Color: All colors
Life Expectancy: 9-13+ years
Country of Origin: Japan

Personality: Mischievous, graceful
Coat: Short; white
Life Expectancy: 10-12 years
Country of Origin: Thailand

Personality: Alert, loyal
Coat: Short; silver blue
Life Expectancy: 12-15+ years
Country of Origin: Thailand

Personality: Social, athletic
Coat: Short
Color: Cream/fawn with brown or black points
Life Expectancy: 10-20+ years
Country of Origin: Thailand (formerly Siam)