The original Garfield was a Persian cat ginger tabby cat. However, there are several breeds whose orange cats have a Garfield-like appearance.
So you may be able to get the Garfield look with the cat personality that you desire (there is nothing wrong with Persian cats, but you may have a different preference).
So what kind of cat is Garfield? The Garfield breed is supposedly a Persian ginger tabby, but there are many other similar possibilities too.
The British Shorthair cat is a medium to large-sized cat breed with large gold, orange, or copper color eyes, a short, broad nose, and a short to medium coat.
The super cute Exotic Short Hair breed is characterized by its mustachioed face and laid-back personality. This breed has short thick legs, broad bodies, large round paws, and short tails.
This breed has a quiet demeanor; they plop down on any soft surface and simply pose for your appreciation. These elegant cats are not very active, which makes them the perfect indoor pet.
The most common eye color for a Turkish Angora cat is blue. However, they can also have amber, green, or gold eyes as well.
With a short tail, tufted ears and toes, and a slightly short neck, the American Bobtail cat breed screams cuddle me.
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