The most popular cat breeds are true jewels of the feline world. With captivating personalities and unique characteristics, these adorable felines conquer the hearts of millions of people around the world.

Find out now which are the most loved breeds and marvel at their diversity and beauty.

The Havana Brown was the result of a planned breeding between Siamese and domestic black cats by a group of cat breeders in England in the 1950's. Early breeders introduced a Russian Blue Siamese type into their breeding.

Well, the Tonkinese is a breed of cat developed at the beginning of the 20th century from the cross between the Siamese cat and the Burmese cat. At first they were known as “Golden Siamese”, but the breed achieved recognition in Canada and the United States of America.

The Ocicat is a breed of cat bred in the United States. The Ocicat is a fully domestic cat breed that resembles a wild cat but has no wild DNA in its genetic group. The breed is unusual in that it is spotted like a wild cat but has the temperament of a domestic animal.

The American Shorthair is a breed of cat that originated in the United States. It is known for its longevity, health, docility with children and dogs, in addition to its beauty and calm temperament.

American Bobtail is a breed of cat developed in the United States.

The Chartreux cat, known for its endearing smile, is a silent and discreet cat, less talkative than most cats, but very purring, and it is rarely heard to meow. In fact, when it does and a strong meow is expected, only a tiny and delicate sound is heard.

The Singapura is one of the smallest cat breeds, known for its large eyes and ears, brown coat and blunt tail.

The Ragamuffin is a breed of domestic cat. It is a variant of the Ragdoll cat and was established as a separate breed in 1994. So Ragamuffins are notable for their friendly personalities and thick, rabbit-like fur.

LaPerm is a cat breed classified in the United States in 1982. LaPerms come in many colors and styles. It usually has a very affectionate personality.

Siamese cat is an oriental cat breed, characterized by an elegant, slender body and a markedly triangular head. It can be confused with the Thai cat breed, which originates from the Siamese breed but has a very distinct morphology — The Thai cat is similar to the ancient Siamese.

The Manx or Manx cat is a breed of cat originally from the Isle of Man whose main characteristic is the absence of a tail.

The Burmilla is a breed of domestic cat that originated in the United Kingdom in 1981. It is a cross between the Persian and Burmese chinchilla breeds. Standards were produced in 1984 and the breed gained champion status in the UK in the 1990s.

The Balinese is a long-haired breed of domestic cat with Siamese-style point coloration and sapphire blue eyes.

Ragdoll is a breed of cat developed in the United States during the 1950s. With its giant size, dependent and docile temperament and a long and full coat, it is an animal of remarkable characteristics. The cross was made between a Persian type cat and a Norwegian forest male.

Sacred of Burma or Burman is a breed originating in France. It has become quite popular in the world. Today, it is among the 10 that most register births in the main entities abroad.

The Egyptian Mau is a breed of cat that descends from animals originating in Ancient Egypt. They can be seen on papyrus and Egyptian constructions prior to 1000 BC The breed was close to extinction, however, crossings have been made in Europe to create cats that present the standards of the ancient breed.

The Somali cat is often described as a long-haired Abyssinian; a product of a recessive gene in Abyssinian cats, although how the gene was introduced into the Abyssinian gene pool is unknown.

The Angora cat is a breed of domestic cat. It is one of the oldest and most natural breeds, having emerged in the Ankara region of Turkey. The breed has been documented since the early 17th century and is believed to be the source of mutations for both the white coloration and long hair.

The Siberian is a variety of domestic cat, present in Russia for centuries, and more recently developed as a formal breed, with standards enacted since the late 1980s. They range in size from medium to medium to large.

Sphynx, or Canadian hairless cat, is a breed of cat originally from Canada, which is known for not having hair. The gene responsible for their nudity is hereditary alopecia and is recessive.

Maine Coon is an American cat breed. It is considered the oldest long-haired American breed, in addition to being the largest of all cat breeds in the world. It was recognized as an official breed in the US state of Maine, where it was famous for its ability to catch rats and tolerate harsh climates.

Norwegian Forest Cat is a breed of wild-looking cat from Norway.

The American Curl is a breed of cat characterized by its unusual ears, which curl behind the face towards the center of the back of the skull. An American Curl's ears must be handled with care, as rough handling can damage the cartilage in the ear.

The Bengal cat, or Bengal, is a recent breed of American cat, which originated from the selective crossing between domestic cats and the Asian leopard cat, which inhabits regions near the Gulf of Bengal. Which can also be domesticated, although a license is required in most countries.

Bombay is a breed of cats with a short, black coat, originally from the United States of America. The history of this breed begins when the North American Nikki Horner decided to create a cat that was the miniature of a black panther.

Persian is a domestic cat breed originating in Iran, ancient Persia. It is known for its striking appearance, with its long coat and flattened muzzle.

English shorthair cat is a breed of cat of British origin. It is best known for its gray coat and vibrant yellow eyes. It is probably the oldest breed of cat, and one of the most popular.

The Japanese Bobtail or mi-ke is a breed of cat originally from Japan.

Scottish Fold is a breed of domestic cat originally from Scotland. Cats of this breed naturally have a mutant dominant gene, which affects the body's cartilage, and produces copies of folded ears.

The exotic, also called the exotic cat, is a breed of cat that has the appearance of the Persian cat, but with short hair. It was the result of crossing the English Shorthair cat and the American Shorthair cat with the Persian cat, to obtain a cat with a robust constitution and short, thick hair.