Cat Breed Groups
Cats are organized into 4 groups based on their origin and how the breed was developed.
Natural
Natural cat breeds developed through natural selection over centuries, adapting to their local environments without significant human intervention.
34 breeds
Crossbreed
Crossbreed cats are created by intentionally crossing two or more established breeds to produce offspring with desired traits from both parents.
26 breeds
Mutation
Mutation breeds arose from spontaneous genetic mutations producing distinctive physical traits like folded ears, hairlessness, or curly coats.
14 breeds
Hybrid
Hybrid cat breeds are created by crossing domestic cats with wild cat species, combining exotic appearance with domestic temperament.
3 breeds