The Somali cat, or simply Somali, looks almost like the Abyssinian cat, but has a semi-long coat. Activity, tirelessness and grace - all this inherited Somali cats from the Abyssinian.

One of the oldest cat breeds, the Cymric is a long-haired variant of the Manx.

The Canadian Sphynx is the first recognised breed of hairless cat. If you want an animal that does its own thing and does not need to socialise, the Sphynx is not for you.