The 30 best cat breeds, ranked
Which cat is the best cat? You're about to find out.
Using the same complex (kind of) algorithm we used for our dog ranking, we have ranked 30 of the world's most popular cat breeds from thirtieth-best to first-best.
And the absolutebest part? Zero cats will care that we did this -- or care that we are alive at all. Cats! Don't! Care!
SEE ALSO:Just 23 great photos of cats standing on two legsOf course, if you want to adopt a cat, be sure to check out your local shelter first. The cats there might not be certified by the Cat Fancier's Association, but we bet you will fancy them anyway.
Now, our ranking:
30. Havana Brown
A rare Havana Brown cat is resting on a chair outdoors, shallow depth of field.; Shutterstock ID 300432482Credit: Shutterstock / Stephen OrsilloA cat.
29. Tonkinese
Chocolate Cream coloured Tonkinese Cat sitting on a chair under the table; Shutterstock ID 546625075Credit: Shutterstock / Belle CiezakAnother fine cat.
28. Ocicat
Ocicat; Shutterstock ID 579271288Credit: Shutterstock / Jaroslaw KurekNice whiskers.
27. American Shorthair
Cat sitting. American Shorthair; Shutterstock ID 147791195Credit: Shutterstock / Noko3Your cat, probably.
26. American Bobtail
A photo of funny red american bobtail cats three monthes old on blured background; Shutterstock ID 669664954Credit: Shutterstock / Ievgeniia MiroshnichenkoFloof tail.
25. Chartreux
Chartreux Cat (Photo by Marka/UIG via Getty Images)Credit: UIG via Getty ImagesCute cheeks.
24. Singapura
The Singapura breed of cat, declared by the Singapore government to be a living national monument (Photo by Visions of America/UIG via Getty Images)Credit: UIG via Getty ImagesVery small.
23. RagaMuffin
A ragamuffin cat is held by a jury member at the World Cat show in Athens on March 29, 2015. AFP PHOTO / LOUISA GOULIAMAKI (Photo credit should read LOUISA GOULIAMAKI/AFP/Getty Images)Credit: AFP/Getty ImagesBig fluff tail.
22. LaPerm
Laperm chocolate silver lynx on black background; Shutterstock ID 36623230Credit: Shutterstock / Linn CurriePermanent perm.
21. Siamese
Siamese cat playing in the garden ; Shutterstock ID 613252148Credit: Shutterstock / lucicatalinMeows a ton.
20. Manx
Brown classic tabby manx cat outdoors; Shutterstock ID 2649794Credit: Shutterstock / RobynrgVery small tail.
19. Burmilla
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Erich Schmidt/imageBROKER/REX/Shutterstock (4257699a) Burmilla cat, kitten, tomcat, 14 weeks, red silver shaded colour VARIOUSCredit: Erich Schmidt/imageBROKER/REX/ShutterstockIntroduced in 1981, it's a cross between a Chinchilla Persian and a Burmese.
18. Balinese
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Gerard Lacz/REX/Shutterstock (1922374a) Balinese Domestic Cat, Adult laying against Black Bakcground VARIOUSCredit: Gerard Lacz/REX/ShutterstockCan pull off round-frame glasses.
17. Ragdoll
ST HELENS, ENGLAND - JUNE 03: Farafalla Lock Up Your Daughter a Blue Pointed Picolour Ragdoll cat at Merseyside Cat Club Championship show at Sutton Leisure Centre on June 3, 2017 in St Helens, England. (Photo by Shirlaine Forrest/WireImage)Credit: WireImageNice blue eyes.
16. Birman
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: A Tabby Point Birman Kitten named 'Felonie The Full Monty' sits next to his first place rosette after being exhibited at the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy's Supreme Cat Show held in the NEC on November 20, 2010 in Birmingham, England. The one-day Supreme Cat Show is one of the largest cat fancy competitions in Europe with 1196 cats being exhibited. This year's show is celebrating 100 years of the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy; exhibitors are aiming to have their cat named as the show's 'Supreme Exhibit' from the winners of the individual categories of: Persian, Semi-Longhair, British, Foreign, Burmese, Oriental and Siamese. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)Credit: Getty ImagesAlways in white gloves – very formal.
15. Egyptian Mau
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 22: Geniemau Yasmina Femi, an Egyptian Mau cat being judged at the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy's 'Supreme Championship Cat Show' at the NEC Arena on November 22, 2014 in Birmingham, England. The one-day Supreme Cat Show is one of the largest cat fancy competitions in Europe with over one thousand cats being exhibited. Exhibitors aim to have their cat named as the show's 'Supreme Exhibit' from the winners of the individual categories of: Persian, Semi-Longhair, British, Foreign, Burmese, Oriental, Siamese. (Photo by Rob Stothard/Getty Images)Credit: Getty ImagesQuite fast.
14. Somali
Somali cat portrait on fluffy bed lying and looking at camera; Shutterstock ID 389580601Credit: Shutterstock / Nataliya KuznetsovaGiant fluffy tail.
13. Turkish Angora
turkish angora cat; Shutterstock ID 256073326Credit: Shutterstock / Anastasia KoroThe rich aunt of cats.
12. Siberian
Visitors pat Sheru, a Siberian cat, during the 8th International Cat Show organised by the World Cat Federation in Bangalore on July 30, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / MANJUNATH KIRAN (Photo credit should read MANJUNATH KIRAN/AFP/Getty Images)Credit: AFP/Getty ImagesA regal cat.
11. Sphynx
Canadain Sphynx cat at the show in Hala Lucznicka, Bydgoszcz, Poland on September 24 2016. Cats compete for prizes which in turn makes it possible for their owners to sell their cats as prize winning breeds fetching sometimes up to 500 Euros or more for a kitten. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Credit: NurPhoto via Getty ImagesThe fuzzy peach of cats.
10. Maine Coon
(GERMANY OUT) cat, Maine Coon, Maine-Coon-Cat, American Longhair cat, domestic cat (Photo by Cuveland/ullstein bild via Getty Images)Credit: ullstein bild via Getty ImagesThe state cat of Maine.
9. Norwegian Forest Cat
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 22: Sherman, a Norwegian Forest Kitten, is held by its owner before being judged at the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy's 'Supreme Championship Cat Show' at the NEC Arena on November 22, 2014 in Birmingham, England. The one-day Supreme Cat Show is one of the largest cat fancy competitions in Europe with over one thousand cats being exhibited. Exhibitors aim to have their cat named as the show's 'Supreme Exhibit' from the winners of the individual categories of: Persian, Semi-Longhair, British, Foreign, Burmese, Oriental, Siamese. (Photo by Rob Stothard/Getty Images)Credit: Getty ImagesA masterpiece.
8. American Curl
An american curl cat; Shutterstock ID 595151480Credit: Shutterstock / Sel_SandersLook at those ear tufts!
7. Bengal
Bengal Cat Hunting outdoor, on Nature green background; Shutterstock ID 627252926Credit: Shutterstock / Seregraff#7, but certainly #1 in the "markings" category.
6. Bombay
Beautiful cute bombay black cat portrait with yellow eyes and attentive look in green grass and flowers in nature; Shutterstock ID 666025594Credit: Shutterstock / Viktor SergeevichWill bring you a lifetime of good luck.
5. Persian
persian cat; Shutterstock ID 257314705Credit: Shutterstock / PiyatoA stunning floof.
4. British Shorthair
A British Shorthair cat looks on during a cat exhibition in Bishkek on March 23, 2013. Cat lovers from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan took part in the exhibition. AFP PHOTO/VYACHESLAV OSELEDKO (Photo credit should read VYACHESLAV OSELEDKO/AFP/Getty Images)Credit: AFP/Getty ImagesThe symmetrical face of a gorgeous model.
3. Japanese Bobtail
Japanese bobtail black cat walking in the plantation; Shutterstock ID 558272140Credit: Shutterstock / NANCY AYUMI KUNIHIROA small tail.
2. Scottish Fold
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Anatoly Maltsev/EPA/REX/Shutterstock (7906540a) An Odd-eyed (different Colored Eyes) White Scottish Fold Kitten Poses For Pictures During a Cat Exhibition in Saint Petersburg Russia Saturday 18 September 2004 Cats From Various Different Breeds Compete in Four Different Categories in an International Cat Show of Federation International Feline Accosiation Which Runs From Saturday to Sunday Russia Cats Show - Sep 2004Credit: Anatoly Maltsev/EPA/REX/ShutterstockEars!!!!!!!
1. Exotic Shorthair
MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA - DECEMBER 4, 2016: An Exotic Shorthair breed cat at the 2016 Grand Prix Royal Canin international cat show at the Crocus Expo Exhibition Center. Dmitry Serebryakov/TASS (Photo by Dmitry Serebryakov\TASS via Getty Images)Credit: Dmitry Serebryakov/TASSA squish-face angel. The pug of cats. Our ruler.
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