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Afghan Hound
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American Cocker Spaniel
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Basset Hound
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Beagle
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Bernese Mountain Dog
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Bichon Frise
Chow -
Border Collie
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Boston Terrier
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Boxer
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Bull Terrier
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Bulldog
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Cairn Terrier
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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Chihuahua
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Chinese Crested Dog
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Chow Chow
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Dachshund
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Dalmatian
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Doberman
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English Cocker Spaniel
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English Springer Spaniel
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Flat-coated Retriever
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French Bulldog
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German Shepherd Dog
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Golden Retriever
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Great Dane
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Italian Greyhound
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Jack Russell Terrier
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Labrador Retriever
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Maltese
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Miniature Pinscher
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Miniature Schnauzer
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Papillon
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Pekingese
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Pomeranian
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Poodle
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Pug
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Rottweiler
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Saint Bernard
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Scottish Terrier
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Shetland Sheepdog
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Shiba
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Shih Tzu
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Siberian Husky
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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Weimaraner
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Welsh Corgi
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West Highland White Terrier
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Wire Fox Terrier
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Yorkshire Terrier
Afghan Hound
- Origin
Afghanistan
- Characteristic
Has an elegance and grace like that of a leopard. Generally gentle, and often said to have cat-like personalities like doing things freely. Requires grooming daily to maintain its long fur.
- Size
Large
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
American Cocker Spaniel
- Origin
U.S.A.
- Characteristic
Cheerful, smart and likes to be around people. Enjoys entertaining family members. Has slightly wavy fur.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Basset Hound
- Origin
U.K.
- Characteristic
Calm and laid-back personality. Has a very keen sense of smell. Its legs are short in comparison to the length of its ears and torso.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Beagle
- Origin
U.K.
- Characteristic
Active, playful and full of curiosity. Has a very direct personality. And a glutton too. Famous for being the base design for Snoopy.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Bernese Mountain Dog
- Origin
Switzerland
- Characteristic
Gentle and big-hearted personality. Smart and able to adapt easily to various situations. Most puppies are very mischievous. Can handle cold very well.
- Size
Large
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Bichon Frise
- Origin
France
- Characteristic
Sturdy and healthy breed. Lively and likes to be around people, with an abundance of affection. Highly intelligent as well. Has fluffy, curly fur.
- Size
Small
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Border Collie
- Origin
U.K.
- Characteristic
Very intelligent. Has great athletic potential as well, and has no issues mastering difficult tricks. Curious and gentle personality.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Boston Terrier
- Origin
U.S.A.
- Characteristic
Smart and friendly breed. Has a confident and smart look, and its black and white coat resembles that of a gentleman’s tuxedo.
- Size
Small
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Boxer
- Origin
Germany
- Characteristic
Smart and full of energy. While often wary about various things, they show extreme loyalty and affection towards their family members. Often said to have a sense of justice.
- Size
Large
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Bull Terrier
- Origin
U.K.
- Characteristic
Has a unique look and funny personality. While they can get aggressive when they want something badly, they are very loyal towards their family members. Has a strong bite.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Bulldog
- Origin
U.K.
- Characteristic
In stark contrast to its appearance, they are always calm and peaceful. However can be quite stubborn at times. They breathe heavily and snore as well. Very weak towards heat, and does not like swimming at all.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Cairn Terrier
- Origin
U.K.
- Characteristic
Intelligent, curious, and full of affection. Brave and bold, and there is nothing that daunts them.
- Size
Small
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
- Origin
U.K.
- Characteristic
Lively, cheerful and sociable personality. Calm and does not get agitated easily. Has curly, curvy fur.
- Size
Small
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Chihuahua
- Origin
Mexico
- Characteristic
Playful and lively personality. Has a delicate side to it, and can be easily scared or frightened. Not very good with cold weather.
- Size
Very Small
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Chinese Crested Dog
- Origin
China
- Characteristic
Does not like to be left alone, and loves its family members very much. Tends to be a bit cowardly and easily frightened, so it is recommended to handle them gently. Known to have a quirky and mysterious aura. Comes in either hairless or powderbuff variations.
- Size
Small
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Chow Chow
- Origin
China
- Characteristic
Thick fluffy coat resembling that of a bear. Calm, independent although constantly wary about its surroundings. Enjoys being around its family members. Has a bluish purple tongue.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Dachshund
- Origin
Germany
- Characteristic
Active, playful and always looking forward to enjoying play time with family members. Has a long torso and short legs, so take extra caution not to burden its body too much.
- Size
Small
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Dalmatian
- Origin
Croatia
- Characteristic
Sturdy and full of vigor. Loves to run around and has a good memory, but can get sensitive at times. Born white, and develop its signature black spots as time goes by.
- Size
Large
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Doberman
- Origin
Germany
- Characteristic
While fierce looking, they are actually very warm and gentle. Has very keen senses, and are easily trained. Has a strong sense of territory, and usually used as guard dogs. If not properly trained or disciplined, they can turn out to be very wild and hard to handle.
- Size
Large
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
English Cocker Spaniel
- Origin
U.K.
- Characteristic
Bright, smart and loves being around people. Calm and very devoted to its family members. Has slightly wavy fur. Has a distinctly different look from the American Cocker Spaniel.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
English Springer Spaniel
- Origin
U.K.
- Characteristic
Has a great stamina and enjoys physical activities. Smart and curious, and has a great memory. Lively and loves being around people. Has a curly coat.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Flat-coated Retriever
- Origin
U.K.
- Characteristic
Gets along well with people, gentle, lively and always ready to play. Highly intellect and can learn very fast. Likes to swim in water.
- Size
Large
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
French Bulldog
- Origin
France
- Characteristic
Friendly, calm and full of affection. Has rough breathing patterns, and often snores. Does not like swimming or the heat.
- Size
Small
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
German Shepherd Dog
- Origin
Germany
- Characteristic
Calm yet extremely obedient and reliable. Many of them are part of police and military forces. Take caution as they may become uncontrollable when forced to do something against their will.
- Size
Large
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Golden Retriever
- Origin
U.K.
- Characteristic
Great around people, smart and very friendly. Shows affection for everyone it comes in contact with. Loves swimming, and usually very mischievous as puppies. Makes great guide dogs for the visually impaired.
- Size
Large
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Great Dane
- Origin
Germany
- Characteristic
Very calm and relaxed breed. Is very sturdy and has great endurance.
- Size
Very Large
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Italian Greyhound
- Origin
Italy
- Characteristic
Highly sensitive and can be shy around strangers. However, they are always calm and shows great affection to people they have opened up to. Can run very fast. Dislikes the cold.
- Size
Small
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Jack Russell Terrier
- Origin
U.K.
- Characteristic
Full of energy and curiosity, and always up to mischiefs. Constantly on the lookout for things to entertain itself.
- Size
Small
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Labrador Retriever
- Origin
Canada
- Characteristic
Gentle, very smart and loves sticking around people. Loves swimming and usually mischievous in its puppy stage. Makes great guide dogs.
- Size
Large
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Maltese
- Origin
Malta
- Characteristic
Learns fast and has a good memory, but always looking to be pampered. While they are cheerful and friendly to everyone, they show signs of nervousness at times.
- Size
Small
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Miniature Pinscher
- Origin
Germany
- Characteristic
Playful and very active breed. Will approach any one or any thing without fear. Hates to lose.
- Size
Small
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Miniature Schnauzer
- Origin
Germany
- Characteristic
Intelligent, curious and stubborn, and unlikely to give in. Has strong determination and will face challenges positively. Has attractive eyebrows and beard.
- Size
Small
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Papillon
- Origin
France
- Characteristic
Innocent, playful and loves being around people. While they are very smart, they may be difficult to handle if pampered too much. Has elegant ears that look like butterflies.
- Size
Small
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Pekingese
- Origin
China
- Characteristic
While friendly and warm, they will not give in once they have decided on something. Enjoys doing its own things at its own pace. Dislikes the heat, and snores easily.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Pomeranian
- Origin
Germany
- Characteristic
Lively and full of curiosity, and likes to entertain. While small in size, they are full of confidence and tends to be proud. Intelligent and has a fluffy coat.
- Size
Small
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Poodle
- Origin
France
- Characteristic
Extremely smart, loyal and obedient. Has very curly fur, which gets knotted very easily. Requires regular brushing and grooming.
- Size
Small
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Pug
- Origin
China
- Characteristic
Gets along well with everyone. Naïve, yet stubborn. Has rough breathing and snores easily. Dislikes the heat. Has a well-rounded tail and personality.
- Size
Small
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Rottweiler
- Origin
Germany
- Characteristic
Powerful and extremely smart. Building a trustworthy relationship is very important. Calm and gentle to its family members. Often used as police dogs.
- Size
Large
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Saint Bernard
- Origin
Switzerland
- Characteristic
Very calm and gentle personality. Will ignore anything it does not have interest in. Extremely sturdy against cold weather and can be found as helping dogs in the snowy alps.
- Size
Very Large
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Scottish Terrier
- Origin
U.K.
- Characteristic
Serious and loyal to its family members. Has a great sense of pride, and tends to be stubborn. Has short legs.
- Size
Small
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Shetland Sheepdog
- Origin
U.K.
- Characteristic
Gentle, smart, obedient and full of affection. While they might be wary of strangers, they take great pride in protecting their family members.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Shiba
- Origin
Japan
- Characteristic
Extremely loyal. Devotes itself entirely to its family members. Very strong mentally, and tends to show strong signs of independence. May be anti-social at times.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Shih Tzu
- Origin
China
- Characteristic
Has a great balance of two distinct personalities - obedient and calm at times, and playful and stubborn at others.
- Size
Small
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Siberian Husky
- Origin
Russia
- Characteristic
Has a strong sense of independence, but shows unwavering loyalty to its family members. Likes adventures. Strong against the cold, and often found pulling snow sleds. Their eyes come in various colors. They are the breed most resembling of wolves.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- Origin
U.K.
- Characteristic
Originally bred as fighting dogs, they may look fierce, but actually have a very friendly personality. Has a keen sense of hearing. When training them, do keep in mind they still keep their traits of a fighting dog.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Weimaraner
- Origin
Germany
- Characteristic
Smart and active. While very gentle, they tend to get nervous when under stress. Has amber or blue eyes, which turn black when they are excited.
- Size
Large
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Welsh Corgi
- Origin
U.K.
- Characteristic
Has very good physical abilities, and is able to judge situations effectively. Gets excited and loses interest easily. Very affectionate towards family members. Has a long torso and short legs.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
West Highland White Terrier
- Origin
U.K.
- Characteristic
Active and cheerful personality. Likes to do its own things, and can be stubborn at times. Affectionately called “Westie”.
- Size
Small
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Wire Fox Terrier
- Origin
U.K.
- Characteristic
Very curious and takes interests in many things. While they may open up to family members, they are usually stubborn and like to do their own things. Has a wired fur coat.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Yorkshire Terrier
- Origin
U.K.
- Characteristic
Mischievous and unrelenting. They may be shy around strangers, but very affectionate towards family members. As they grow up, the black parts of their coat will turn to silver.
- Size
Small
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
American Curl
- Origin
U.S.A.
- Characteristic
Gentle and charming breed. Has a relaxed personality and is easy to train. About half of them are born with ears folded back.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
American Shorthair
- Origin
U.S.A.
- Characteristic
Courageous and highly active, they are not afraid of anything. They like playing with their family members, and will get along well with anyone.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Abyssinian
- Origin
U.K.
- Characteristic
Lively and affectionate. Has a good memory and is easy to train. Their eyes come in copper, hazel or green colors. Their meows sound like a ringing bell.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Bengal
- Origin
U.S.A.
- Characteristic
Very sociable and cheerful personality, and likes playing with toys. Highly sensitive and curious as well. They are one of the cat breeds who do not dislike playing in water. Known for their spotted tabby patterns.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Birman
- Origin
Myanmar
- Characteristic
Well-behaved and gentle breed. Obedient and likes its family members a lot. Has sapphire blue eyes. As their feet are white in color, they look as though they are wearing white gloves.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Devon Rex
- Origin
U.K.
- Characteristic
Very curious and mischievous cat. Enjoys playing pranks. Has short curly fur. Will swag its tail when happy or excited.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Himalayan
- Origin
U.S.A.
- Characteristic
Very calm and gentle breed. Enjoys relaxing and doing its own thing. Has a flat face with blue eyes. Does not climb furniture much.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Maine Coon
- Origin
U.S.A.
- Characteristic
Big-hearted and friendly cat. Tough and very patient. They are large in size, and has a gorgeous fur coat.
- Size
Large
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Mixed Breed
- Characteristic
Their personalities depend on their parents. Most mixed breeds are sturdy and healthier than their purebred counterparts.
Norwegian Forest Cat
- Origin
Norway
- Characteristic
Calm and magnificent cat. They may be shy around strangers, but shows deep affection towards their family members. Very sturdy against cold.
- Size
Large
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Persian
- Origin
U.K.
- Characteristic
Affectionate and gentle, and enjoys relaxing around the house. Has a charming flat face. Its long fur coat requires daily grooming and maintenance.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Ocicat
- Origin
U.S.A.
- Characteristic
A highly active cat breed. While wary of strangers, once they open up they are very affectionate and gentle. Known for their spotted tabby coat.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Ragdoll
- Origin
U.S.A.
- Characteristic
Extremely calm and gentle personality. Their bodies go limp when you hug them – which is how their name came about. Has sapphire blue eyes.
- Size
Large
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Russian Blue
- Origin
Russia
- Characteristic
While shy, they are obedient and likes being around their family members. Their eyes will turn from golden yellow to emerald green as they grow up. They do not meow much.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Scottish Fold
- Origin
U.K.
- Characteristic
Loves being around people, and easy to get along with due to their gentle personality. About 30% of them are born with folded ears. Has a unique stance when sitting down.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Siberian
- Origin
Russia
- Characteristic
Very active and agile cat. Highly intelligent and easy to get acquainted with. Very gentle and obedient towards its family members. Strong against cold weather.
- Size
Large
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Singapura
- Origin
Singapore
- Characteristic
Gentle, affectionate and likes being around people. Likes tall places. Smallest domestic cat breed.
- Size
Small
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Somali
- Origin
U.K.
- Characteristic
Is curious about everything, and very mischievous. Has long fur around its neck. Their meows sound like a ringing bell.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Sphynx
- Origin
Canada
- Characteristic
Highly curious and enjoys playing. Intelligent and has a keen sense of hearing. Affectionate and is not afraid of strangers. Well-known for their hairless image.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level
Siamese
- Origin
Thailand
- Characteristic
Elegant and beautiful, with a curious and proud personality. Has sapphire blue eyes.
- Size
Medium
- Affection
- Ease of Grooming and Maintenance
- Ease of Training
- Activity Level