Ancient Cat Breeds That Will Fascinate You

Graceful, fast, and naturally spotted, worshipped in ancient Egypt.

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Sleek, playful, and intelligent, resembles ancient Egyptian cats from tomb art.

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Slender, vocal, with striking blue eyes, once royal cats of ancient Siam.

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Long-haired, calm, and elegant, one of the oldest and most glamorous cat breeds.

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Silky, elegant, and energetic, treasured in Turkey for centuries.

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Silver-blue, loving, and lucky, traditionally gifted in Thai weddings.

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Playful with a pom-pom tail, celebrated in Japanese art and folklore.

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Quiet and affectionate with a blue-grey coat, cherished by French monks and poets since the 1700s.

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