7 SUPER CUTE BLACK CAT BREEDS

There's no single "black cat breed," nor does fur alone indicate a specific breed. The closest thing to a black cat breed is the Bombay. Beyond that you can find a black coat on just about any breed.

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TURKISH ANGORA

HEIGHT: 9-14" WEIGHT: 5-15 lbs PERSONALITY: affectionate, intelligent COAT: long, silky COLOR: variety of colors and patterns LIFE EXPECTANCY: 10-20+ years [{ "selector": ".lfdpf-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".kpwas-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".tmkwx-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".pooso-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "750ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

LAPERM

HEIGHT: 6-10" WEIGHT: 6-12 lbs PERSONALITY: adaptable, doting COAT: curly COLOR: variety of colors and patterns LIFE EXPECTANCY: 12-15 years [{ "selector": ".igkji-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".dcrtu-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".utxzw-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".zxcte-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "750ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

BRITISH
SHORTHAIR

HEIGHT: 12-14" WEIGHT: 7-17 lbs PERSONALITY: adaptable, affectionate COAT: short, dense COLOR: variety of colors LIFE EXPECTANCY: 12-20 years [{ "selector": ".dsocx-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".jorfl-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".bgomj-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".wxzxt-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "750ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

ORIENTAL
SHORTHAIR

HEIGHT: 9-11" WEIGHT: 5-10 lbs PERSONALITY: smart, affectionate COAT: shorthair COLOR: variety of colors and patterns LIFE EXPECTANCY: 10-20+ years [{ "selector": ".nbonf-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".jmfmw-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".ftnzq-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".atape-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "750ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

AMERICAN
SHORTHAIR

HEIGHT: 9-11" WEIGHT: 6-15 lbs PERSONALITY: loyal, social COAT: short, thick COLOR: variety of colors LIFE EXPECTANCY: 15-20 years [{ "selector": ".penai-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".udxja-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".zqegm-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".wksam-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "750ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

JAPANESE
BOBTAIL

HEIGHT: 8-9" WEIGHT: 6-10 lbs PERSONALITY: active, loving COAT: shorthair and longhair COLOR: variety of colors LIFE EXPECTANCY: 9-13+ years [{ "selector": ".dnwxk-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".zbdzm-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".goaff-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".aagsc-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "750ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

bOMBAY

HEIGHT: 9-13" WEIGHT: 8-15 lbs PERSONALITY: curious, lively COAT: shorthair, low-maintenance COLOR: black LIFE EXPECTANCY: 9-13 years [{ "selector": ".kojqn-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".ialjj-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".eatcr-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".ntobx-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "750ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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7 SUPER CUTE BLACK CAT BREEDS

There's no single "black cat breed," nor does fur alone indicate a specific breed. The closest thing to a black cat breed is the Bombay. Beyond that you can find a black coat on just about any breed.

TURKISH ANGORA

THOMAS MARX/GETTY IMAGES

01

LAPERM

NILS JACOBI/GETTY IMAGES

02

BRITISH
SHORTHAIR

SHIRLAINE FORREST/GETTY

03

ORIENTAL
SHORTHAIR

ERIKA PARFENOVA/GETTY IMAGES

04

AMERICAN
SHORTHAIR

HOUSTON CHRONICLE/HEARST NEWSPAPERS

05

JAPANESE
BOBTAIL

NANCYAYUMI/GETTY IMAGES

06

bOMBAY

NILS JACOBI/GETTY IMAGES

07

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7 SUPER CUTE BLACK CAT BREEDS

There's no single "black cat breed," nor does fur alone indicate a specific breed. The closest thing to a black cat breed is the Bombay. Beyond that you can find a black coat on just about any breed.

TURKISH ANGORA

THOMAS MARX/GETTY IMAGES

01

LAPERM

NILS JACOBI/GETTY IMAGES

02

BRITISHSHORTHAIR

SHIRLAINE FORREST/GETTY

03

ORIENTALSHORTHAIR

ERIKA PARFENOVA/GETTY IMAGES

04

AMERICANSHORTHAIR

HOUSTON CHRONICLE/HEARST NEWSPAPERS

05

JAPANESEBOBTAIL

NANCYAYUMI/GETTY IMAGES

06

bOMBAY

NILS JACOBI/GETTY IMAGES

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BRITISH
SHORTHAIR

ORIENTAL
SHORTHAIR

AMERICAN
SHORTHAIR

JAPANESE
BOBTAIL