According to The International Cat Association, there are 71 standardized cat breeds.
As long as you know how to care for your cat, each and every one of these breeds can be a wonderful addition to your life.
Some of them, luckily for us, are particularly weird and wonderful. Keep reading to find out all about the strangest of our furry feline friends.
Their name was derived from the Greek word for wolves, which strengthens their claim to werewolf status.
The personalities of Munchkin cats are generally sweet, outgoing, and intelligent. They also respond well to being handled, which is lovely, as you’ll undoubtedly want to hold these cuties all day long.
Created from experimental breeding, this cat first popped its head out in 1994, at St. Petersburg. Which is why it’s named Peterbald (I’m sure you can guess where the bald part comes from).
These round cats have little folded ears that take them from very cute, to extremely adorable. They look like teddy bears with a weird little twist.
Selkirk Rex kittens are born with the curly gene, often even having ringlets in their whiskers. It’s quite a sight, seeing a tiny little creature with such a bold coat.
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