| Abyssinian (cat) - The abyssinian is the short-haired version of the somali, with the exception of the coat length; they are the same cat. |
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| American association of enthusiasts (aace) - American association of the enthusiasts (aace) recognizes 47 breeds in the championship/alter classes, and has a household pet class. since 1993 aace has registered over 20,000 cats, 1,500 catteries, and has 50 member clubs. |
| American Cat Association (ACA) - American Cat Association (ACA) is the oldest of the American cat registries, older than CFA. ACA does not have a web site. Based mainly in the Western United States. |
| American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) - The American Cat Fanciers Association was formed in 1955 by a group of Cat Fanciers seeking greater flexibility in the development of cats, the activities of cat lovers and greater freedom for growth and harmony with contemporary needs of the individual breeders and the broadening horizons of the Cat Fancy at large. |
| American Curl (Cat) - The distinctive feature of the American curl breed is their uniquely curled ears, set on the corners of the head. |
| American Shorthair (Cat) - All physical aspects of the American Shorthair should compliment each other to present a perfect picture. |
| American Wirehair (Cat) - American Wirehair (AW) are natural American breed of medium to large size with the female being smaller in size. |
| Anatoli (cat) - Anatoli (cat) is a medium sized to large cat, substantial musculature and medium strong bone structure. |
| Asian Tabby (Cat) - Asian Tabby (Cat) is a medium length and size, muscular and feeling stronger and heavier than its appearance indicates; chest strong and rounded in profile; the back straight from shoulder to rump. |
| Australian Mist (Cat) - Australian Mist (Cat) is a medium length and size, muscular, feeling stronger and heavier than its appearance indicates; |
| Balinese (Cat) - The Balinese is medium in size, dainty, long and svelte. |
| Bengal (Cat) - The Bengal Cat is a hybrid breed of cat that was created to resemble and preserve the Exotic look of some of the cats found in the wild (Asian Leopard cat, Snow Leopard, and the Marble cat). |