Adopting a cat is an act of love, regardless of their breed, color, sex or age. However, whether due to character, physical attributes, or various factors, some breeds have become more popular than others. This is why animal-wise can bring you our list of the top 10 most popular cat breeds in the world, knowing full well just how subjective this can be.

1. The Elegant Persian

Due to its unique appearance, sweet nature, luscious coat and noble character, the Persian is one of the most popular and well-appreciated feline breeds in the world. We need to stress, however, that their physical characteristics require them to receive a certain level of care, looking after their coat being vital to their well-being there’s one quality that best defines this cat breed, it’s elegance.

2. The Siamese

The Siamese cat is characterized by their large blue eyes and color point coat, which has darker fur on their paws, tail, face, and ears. Interestingly, the Siamese is one of the oldest cat breeds in the world. At first, cats is the attention with a Siamese breed is their lack of hair, and this is the very reason why they have become so well-known. Their looks might garner some notice, but they are popular because of their delicate, sociable and affectionate character. Due to its lack of fur, the Siamese has some breed-specific care needs to avoid skin problems and other health issues.

3. The Russian Blue

The Russian blue is one of the easiest cats to recognize thanks to their short, greyish fur and round green eyes. Although their physical beauty is undeniable, this breed is also known for its sweet, playful, affectionate, intelligent, and loyal temperament, all of which contribute to its ever-increasing popularity as a domestic cat breed.

4. The European Short Hair

The European short-haired cat is one of the most widespread cats in the world. They are characterized by having a wide round face and displaying a variety of colors and patterns. Thus, European short-haired cats can be tabby, bicolor, tricolor, marbled or single-color. Although this cat is usually more independent than other breeds on the list, they are affectionate and very intelligent.

5. The Majestic Siberian

Their wild appearance and penetrating gaze are two features that initially draw many to the Siberian cat. We emphasize their abundant and fluffy coat composed of three well-developed layers which allow them to survive in very low temperatures. All colors of fur and eyes are accepted in this breed except chocolate and violet.

6. The Adorable Rag Doll

With medium-long, fluffy and voluminous fur and an adorable face, the rag doll is a true beauty. The most common colors are red, chocolate and cream. The color point coat pattern is most common, but the mitted, bicolor and lynx patterns are also well known. The rag doll is one of the most do-style cats there is, as well as being sociable, calm and very intelligent. This feline breed has gained much popularity in recent years thanks to its enormous size and robustness.

7. The Robust Maine Coon

A main coon can weigh upwards of 10 kilos and measure up to 70cm long. Even for the close bonds they form with human guardians, the main coon is a cat which reciprocates the love they get tenfold. Curiously, they are a cat breed with a particular fondness for water.

8. The Loyal Manx

The most well-known feature of the Manx cat is their lack of tail. It’s not an amputation, but a genetic inheritance. Additionally, they are a kind and loyal cat breed of medium size and semi-long fur. All coat colors and patterns are accepted in this breed of cats.

9. The Sociable Burmese

The most common and popular color of Burmese cat is the one with a brown coat. However, champagne, platinum, blue, cream, red and lilac are also accepted. In addition to the remarkable beauty, the Burmese stands out for its character being one of the most sociable, extroverted, affectionate, and playful cat breeds.

10. The Mixed Breed Cat

While these purebred cats are wonderful, the actual most popular cat breed is the mixed breed cat. Whether cross with any of the cat breeds on this list or not, mixed breed cats deserve their place on the list. They can have any color or pattern with short, medium or long fur, be of any size and differ greatly in terms of personality.

Every breed of cat has its characteristics and looks. They are different in their size, appearance, intelligence, food habits etc.  From many different cat breeds, we only discussed some selected who are popular for their unique and adorable characteristics. Sometimes we will discuss about other cat breeds too.  You can share your thoughts in the comment section too.