The Oldest Cat Breeds

Siamese cats are what is referred to be a "natural" cat breed and can be recognized by their "pointed" coats, bright blue eyes, and huge ears.

Siamese

The breed is identified by its long ears and lean build.

Abyssinian

The Japanese Bobtail is often on the smaller scale, but the Norwegian Forest Cat

Japanese Bobtail

is both an old cat breeders as well as one of the biggest.

Japanese Bobtail

The silky, medium-length fur coat that the Turkish Angora breed is known for was evolved in the

Turkish Angora

highlands of Turkey to shield it from the abrasive weather.

Turkish Angora

One of the most popular cat breeds today is the Maine Coon, sometimes known as the

Maine Coon