Balinese Origin: Developed from litters of registeredSiamese. Name derived from the SouthSea Island of Bali.

Recognized colors: Seal point, chocolate point,blue point, and lilac point.

Personality: Warm, eager, inquisitive, andenthusiastic. Very vocal and persistent.

Body & Size: Same body style as the Siamese except they are long-haired.

Head, Ears, & Eyes: Similar to that of the Siamese having deep, vivid blue eyes.

Origin: Developed from litters of registered Siamese. Name derived from Java.Recognized colors: Red, tortoise, and lynx point patterns. Colors on diamond-shaped

mask, ears, legs, feet, and tail strongly contrast with the, even body color.Personality: Warm, eager, inquisitive, and enthusiastic. Very vocal and persistent.Body & Size: Same body style as the Siamese except they are long-haired.Head, Ears, & Eyes: Similar to that of the Siamese having deep, vivid blue eyes.

Javanese

BirmanOrigin: Not knownRecognized colors: Seal point, chocolate point, blue point,

and lilac point, all with white gloves (paws).Personality: Very sociable that needs company of others.

Considered sweet-natured, charming, & intelligent.Body & Size: Medium to large, sturdy, stocky cat with a long

body.Head, Ears, & Eyes: Head is strong, broad, & rounded, with a

strong, rounded muzzle and low set nostril. Eyes arerounded, and the wars are medium in size withrounded tips.

Cymric Origin: Recognized colors: Not very important for show points.Personality: Alert and sweet-natured, considered very quiet,

extremely intelligent, and observant.Body & Size: Large, tailless with moderately long hair. Front legs

are short, balanced, substantial, and contrast with thehigher heavier muscled hindquarters.

Head. Ears, & Eyes: Round head with a broad muzzle and prominent cheeks.

Himalayan

Origin: Developed in Britain and North America in 1930’s.Recognized colors: Chocolate point and lilac pointPersonality: Easygoing that fit well into the family lifestyle. Like

attention, purr loudly, intelligent, and outgoing.Body & Size: Medium to large size, body is short and compact.Head, Ears, & Eyes: Large head on short neck, nose is

snub-like with good break; ears are set low; eyes are large, round, and expressive usually vivid blue.

KashmirOrigin: Developed in Britain and North America in 1930’s.Recognized colors: Solid colorsPersonality: Easygoing that fit well into the family lifestyle.

Like attention, purr loudly, intelligent, and outgoing.Body & Size: Medium to large size, body is short and

compact.Head, Ears, & Eyes: Large head on short neck, nose is

snub-like with good break; ears are set low; eyes are large, round, and expressive usually copper colored.

Maine CoonOrigin: 1st appeared on rocky coast of New England, oldest

natural breed in North America.Recognized colors: Brown tabby, but a wide range of colors

and patterns exist.Personality: Lovable, friendly, enjoys the companionship of

another pet or person.Body & Size: Large often reaching 12 to 18 pounds. Fur on tail

is especially longer compared with fur covering body.Head, Ears, & Eyes: Medium-wide head, medium-long nose,

and large tufted, tall ears. Eye color varies from green togold to copper; white cats have blue eyes.

Norwegian Forest

Origin: Native to NorwayRecognized colors: All colors and combinations.Personality: Exceedingly alert and intelligent, responsive

and loving to its owner and must have companionship.

Body & Size: Medium to large, with a moderately longbody and powerful appearance due to a fullchest and considerable girth. Tail is long &flowing.

Head, Ears, & Eyes:

Persian

Origin: Not knownRecognized colors: Six groups for show purposes; many

color combinations.Personality: Well mannered, easygoing, quiet, excellent

companion and adapts well to apartment living.Body & Size: Medium to large and has a short, compact

body.Head, Ears, & Eyes: Head is large with ears that are small

and round tipped. Nose is short, broad, andstubbed with a deep break; eyes are large andround, giving the cat a sweet expression.

RagdollOrigin: In 1960’s developed, resulted from mating a

white Persian and a seal-point Birman.Recognized colors: 4 common colors; seal point,

chocolate point, blue point, and lilac point;and found in 3 distinct patterns.

Personality: Docile, quiet, and composed, intelligent,and enjoys retrieving.

Body & Size: Exceptionally large & heavy.Head, Ears, & Eyes: Moderately wedge-shaped head,

ears are medium size; eyes are large, oval, andblue in color.

SomaliOrigin: Produced in 1960’s when Abyssinian

parents carrying the recessive genes for long hair were mated.

Recognized colors: 2 special colors: ruddy, anorange-brown ticked with black; andred, ticked with chocolate brown.

Personality: Friendly, affectionate, companionable,playful, intelligent, and very active.

Body & Size: Medium with characteristics the sameas the Abyssinian, but with a medium-longcoat and a fox-like, bushy tail.

Head, Ears, & Eyes: Gold or green eyes.

Turkish AngoraOrigin: Originally known as Ankara cats because breed

originated in the province of Ankara, Turkey.Recognized colors: Originally only in white, but many colors

and patterns exist.Personality: Polite, intelligent, responsive, easily trained to

retrieve and perform tricks. It also is fastidious & prefers a clean, spotless environment.

Body & Size: Small to medium with a long, slender,graceful torso on a light frame.

Head, Ears, & Eyes: Ears are large and erect on a small tomedium-sized, wedge-shaped head. Eyes are large,almond-shaped, and show radiant, deep color.