cat breed

Siamese, for example

A cat breed is a variety of domestic cat with distinctive physical characteristics—coat pattern, body type, face shape—maintained through selective breeding.

Breeds range from ancient types like the Siamese to modern creations like the Ragdoll.

What breed is your cat?

Most cats are mixed-breed or "domestic shorthairs" without pedigree.

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