Cutest Cat Breeds [Top 10 Cutest!]

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Here are the cutest cat breeds in the world! Which one is your favorite!
There are many different breeds of cats, some small, some big, some fluffy, some hairless. And just like their colors and coat types, their personalities have a wide variety too. Here are some of the cutest cats to grace the earth.
Ragdoll Cat Breed
The Ragdoll Cat is very popular because of its great looks and personality.
Ragdoll Cat History
Developed in the 1960s a cat breeder found and bred the best qualities of free-roaming cats to create the Ragdoll. Ragdoll cats are known for their extremely soft coat, beautiful blue eyes, and loving temperament.
Munchkin Cat Breed
This breed has stirred up controversies, but people all agree that Munchkin cats are adorable.
Munchkin Cat History
These cats with short legs were first reported in 1944. Munchkins were purposefully bred in the 1980s. In 1994 they were accepted as a breed by The International Cat Association.
However, other cat associations such as the Cat Fanciers Associates and the American Cat Fanciers Association, do not recognize munchkins as a breed of cat.
Scottish Fold Breed
These adorable cats maintain a look of innocence due to their folded down ears and large round eyes.
Scottish Fold History
In 1961 a barn cat named Susie had two kittens that were noticed to have folded ears. A neighbor obtained one of those two kittens and registered it as a breed. All Scottish Fold cats are related to Susie the barn cat!
Scottish Folds are born with straight ears that fold down after a few weeks. Though sometimes the ears stay up. They get the folded ears from a genetic mutation caused by a dominant gene.
Bengal Cat Breed
This exotic looking cat looks like something you would find in the jungle!
Bengal Cat History
This is a hybrid cat mixing a domestic cat with an Asian leopard cat. The earliest known discussions of seeing a Bengal cat was back in the late 1800s.
The modern Bengal cat breed is credited to a lady named Jean Mill who began breeding them in the 1970s. The Bengal cat was officially recognized as a breed in 1983.
British Shorthair Breed
This historic cat has a solid build and a laidback, somewhat reserved personality just as you would expect being of British heritage.
British Shorthair History
The British Shorthair is one of the oldest cat breed known. Some even say the cat was brought to Britain by the Romans.
The breed was a featured star at the first ever ‘cat show‘ held in London in 1871.
Persian Cat Breed
It should be no surprise that Persian cats are the most popular cat in the world. Their unique look and personality make them a huge hit in most households.
Persian Cat History
Persian cats are definitely one of the oldest known cat breeds if not the oldest. Their heritage dates back to the early 1600s. It is thought they originally came from Persia (known as Iran today) hence the name.
American Shorthair Breed
When you think of cute cats, the American Shorthair is sure to come to mind!
American Shorthair History
The American Shorthair has a history of being a working cat, catching mice and rats. It is thought they originally came from Europe and were put on ships to hunt the rodents during the voyage to the new world.
This breed does have strict standards. Originally called the Domestic Shorthair (registered in 1906) it was later renamed the American Shorthair cat in the mid-1960s.
Bombay Cat Breed
Created to look like a mini panther, the Bombay breed is stunning in its appearance and has a personality to match!
Bombay Cat History
In 1958 a lady named tried to breed the first Bombay cat. She was not successful until 1965 when she produced a cat that had a striking resemblance to a panther. The breed was officially registered in 1970.
Bombay cats are not bred with wild or exotic felines. Their characteristics were developed through selective breeding of American Shorthair and Burmese cats.
Somali Cat Breed
This gorgeous cat boasts a beautiful yet unique look. If you’re looking for the perfect cat, the Somali may be it!
Somali Cat History
The Somali cat originated in the 1940s to the 1960s. Some say the name comes from its origins in Somalia, Africa.
The Somali cat, which has long hair, was originally bred from Abyssinians, which have short hair. The long hair on the Somali comes from a recessive gene and repeated breeding to maintain the recessive trait.
This gave the Somali’s their own recognized breed which was first recorded in 1979.
Selkirk Rex Cat Breed
There’s something about a unique cat that makes it all the cuter. The Selkirk Rex is one of the most unique cats in the world and is a relatively new breed.