Availability, waits & import in Cat Breeds
Compare breeds by availability, waits & import. The ordering follows the characteristic itself rather than the alphabet whenever a meaningful order exists.
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| # | Breed | Availability, waits & import |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Very widely available British Shorthairs have a large international breeder population and are among the easiest pedigree breeds to find across Europe and many other regions. Broad availability makes it practical to compare breeders rather than accepting the first available kitten. | |
| 2 | Very widely available Maine Coons are one of the most widely bred pedigree cats internationally. In many countries prospective owners have substantial breeder choice, making health screening, temperament and responsible breeding practices more important than mere kitten availability. | |
| 3 | Very widely available Persians have one of the largest and most geographically widespread pedigree-cat breeder populations. Availability is rarely the main obstacle in major markets, so prospective owners can be selective about health screening and moderate, functional facial conformation. | |
| 4 | Very widely available Ragdolls are among the most widely bred pedigree cats internationally. In many countries buyers can compare multiple programs, making health screening, temperament and breeder quality more important than simply locating an available kitten. | |
| 5 | Very widely available Siamese are one of the most established and widely available pedigree breeds worldwide. Prospective owners in most major markets can compare breeders and lines rather than needing to import solely to find the breed. | |
| 6 | Widely available Abyssinians are established internationally and breeders can be found in many countries, though they are less ubiquitous than the largest companion breeds. Local waiting lists are still normal, but cross-border sourcing is usually unnecessary in major cat-fancy markets. | |
| 7 | Widely available north america American Shorthairs are well established in North America and also bred internationally, particularly in parts of Asia. They can be much less available in some European markets, where similarly named domestic shorthairs should not be mistaken for pedigreed American Shorthairs. | |
| 8 | Widely available Bengals are among the more widely bred pedigree cats internationally. Multiple breeders may be available in many countries, although legal restrictions on early-generation hybrids and large variation in breeder quality still make careful sourcing important. | |
| 9 | Widely available Birmans have a long-established breeder base across Europe, North America, Australia and other cat-fancy markets. Waiting lists vary, but prospective owners in many countries can usually find domestic breeders without relying on import. | |
| 10 | Widely available regional types Burmese are well established internationally, but American and European/British breeding populations differ. Availability is generally good in major markets, though prospective owners should confirm which type and registry tradition a breeder works with. | |
| 11 | Widely available Cornish Rex have an established international breeder base across Europe, North America and other major markets. They are not as numerous as mainstream shorthairs, but a domestic or regional breeder can usually be found with patience. | |
| 12 | Widely available Devon Rex have a substantial international breeder community. In many European and North American markets several breeders can be found, though responsible programs may maintain waiting lists rather than continuous kitten availability. | |
| 13 | Widely available Exotic Shorthairs have a broad international breeder base, often within Persian programs. They are relatively accessible in major markets, allowing prospective owners to prioritize health-conscious facial conformation and screening rather than sourcing purely for availability. | |
| 14 | Widely available as persian family Himalayan-type colorpoint Persians are bred in many countries, although some registries treat them as a Persian division rather than a separate breed. Physical availability is generally good; the label used on pedigrees varies by registry. | |
| 15 | Widely available in europe Neva Masquerades are widely bred in much of Europe and Russia, often within Siberian programs, and are increasingly available elsewhere. In regions where the variety is less separately recognized, they may be advertised simply as colorpoint Siberians. | |
| 16 | Widely available Norwegian Forest Cats have a large established breeder population across Scandinavia, continental Europe and many other regions. Availability is generally good in Europe and reasonable internationally, though responsible programs may still have waiting lists. | |
| 17 | Widely available Oriental Shorthairs are broadly established across Europe, North America and other major markets. Multiple breeders are available in many regions, though particular colors and patterns may require waiting for a planned mating. | |
| 18 | Widely available Russian-type pedigree cats, especially Russian Blues, have a broad international breeder population. Availability is generally good in major markets, though rarer color variants and registry-specific forms may require a more specialized search. | |
| 19 | Widely available Siberians have a substantial breeder population across Russia, Europe, North America and other regions. Availability is generally good in major markets, although particular lines or colors may still involve waiting lists. | |
| 20 | Widely available Sphynx cats are widely bred internationally and readily advertised in many markets. Broad commercial availability makes careful selection for repeated cardiac screening, skin health and responsible breeding especially important. | |
| 21 | Widely available Tonkinese have an established breeder base across North America, Europe, Australia and other regions. Availability is generally reasonable in major markets, though particular mink, solid or point colors may affect waiting time. | |
| 22 | Rare registry dependent Turkish Vankedisi are much less widely available under that specific name than Turkish Angoras. White Turkish cats may be classified differently by registry and region, so prospective owners may need specialist contacts and careful pedigree interpretation. | |
| 23 | Moderately available American Curls have established breeders in several regions, especially North America, Europe and parts of Asia, but are not common everywhere. Prospective owners should expect breeder searching and sometimes travel rather than immediate local availability. | |
| 24 | Moderately available Balinese have an established international breeder community but are much less numerous than Siamese. In larger markets a breeder can usually be located with patience; in smaller countries a regional or cross-border search may be needed. | |
| 25 | Moderately available regional Bombays are established but not numerous, with availability differing between American and British breeding traditions. In many countries only a small number of breeders are active, so a waiting list or travel within the region is common. | |
| 26 | Moderately available British Longhairs are increasingly bred across Europe and other markets, often alongside British Shorthairs. They are less numerous than the shorthair variety but generally obtainable in established cat-fancy regions with a breeder search and possible wait. | |
| 27 | Moderately available Chartreux have established breeders in France, elsewhere in Europe and North America, but numbers are modest compared with major popular breeds. Prospective owners can usually locate breeders in larger markets but may need to wait or travel. | |
| 28 | Moderately available Egyptian Maus have established breeders in North America, Europe and some other regions but remain a minority breed. A breeder can often be found within a larger region, although waiting lists and travel are common. | |
| 29 | Moderately available Japanese Bobtails have established breeders in Japan, North America and parts of Europe but are not numerous. A specialized breeder can usually be located in major regions, though local availability may be intermittent. | |
| 30 | Moderately available Korats have established breeders in Thailand, Europe, North America and other regions but remain relatively uncommon. A dedicated breeder can usually be found in major markets, often with a waiting list. | |
| 31 | Moderately available LaPerms have established breeders in North America, Europe and several other regions but remain a minority breed. Prospective owners can often find a breeder regionally, though waiting and travel are common. | |
| 32 | Moderately available Manx have a long-established but relatively small international breeder community. They can usually be sourced in major cat-fancy regions, though responsible breeders may have limited litters and should be selected for spinal-health practices rather than convenience. | |
| 33 | Moderately available with regional limits Munchkins have breeders in many countries but availability is uneven because dwarf-cat breeding is controversial and restricted in some jurisdictions or organizations. Prospective owners may encounter many sellers online while still having limited access to responsibly documented programs. | |
| 34 | Moderately available Ocicats have established breeders in North America, Europe and other cat-fancy markets but are not highly numerous. Regional availability is usually possible with patience, while smaller countries may require travel. | |
| 35 | Moderately available Oriental Longhairs have an established international breeder community but are much less numerous than Oriental Shorthairs. A breeder can usually be located in larger markets, sometimes under alternate registry naming such as Javanese-related classifications. | |
| 36 | Moderately available with legal limits Savannahs have an established specialist breeder network, particularly in North America and Europe, but legal rules and generation restrictions vary by jurisdiction. Later-generation cats may be obtainable while import or ownership of earlier generations is restricted. | |
| 37 | Moderately available through fold programs Scottish Straights are commonly produced in Scottish Fold breeding programs but may be registered or marketed differently depending on region. Availability can be reasonable where Fold breeding is common and much lower where welfare rules restrict those programs. | |
| 38 | Moderately available Selkirk Rex cats have established breeders across North America, Europe and other regions but remain a minority breed. A regional breeder can often be found with patience, with coat length and particular colors affecting waiting time. | |
| 39 | Moderately available Somalis have an established international breeder base but are less numerous than Abyssinians. In major cat-fancy markets a breeder can usually be located, while smaller regions may require travel or a waiting list. | |
| 40 | Moderately available Thai cats have established breeders across Europe, North America and parts of Asia, though availability varies with whether local registries distinguish the traditional type from Siamese. A regional breeder can usually be found in larger markets. | |
| 41 | Moderately available Toygers have an established international breeder network but remain much less common than Bengals. Prospective owners can often find a breeder within a larger region, though high-quality lines may involve waiting and travel. | |
| 42 | Moderately available Turkish Angoras have established breeders in Turkey, Europe, North America and other regions but are not highly numerous. A breeder can generally be found in major markets, with particular colors and preservation lines requiring more patience. | |
| 43 | Moderately available Turkish Vans have established international breeders but remain a minority breed. In larger markets a dedicated breeder can usually be found; elsewhere a regional search or import may be necessary. | |
| 44 | Regionally available Arabian Maus are most accessible in the Arabian Peninsula and remain unusual as pedigreed cats in much of Europe and North America. Outside the Gulf region, a prospective owner may face very limited breeder choice or need to import. | |
| 45 | Regionally available Asian cats have their strongest established breeder presence in the United Kingdom and parts of Europe. They are much less common in North America and other regions, so availability depends heavily on which registry tradition is active locally. | |
| 46 | Regionally available Australian Mists are easiest to find in Australia, with smaller breeder populations established in the United Kingdom, Europe and some other countries. Outside Australia, waiting lists and travel are more likely than broad local choice. | |
| 47 | Regionally available Colorpoint Shorthairs are established within some registry systems, particularly in North America, but the same colorpoint cats may be classified differently elsewhere. Availability therefore depends on both breeder presence and the local classification system. | |
| 48 | Regionally available European Burmese are well established in Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia and related registry traditions. They are less straightforward to source in markets dominated by the American Burmese type, where classification and breeder availability differ. | |
| 49 | Regionally available europe European Shorthairs are most readily found in continental and northern Europe, especially where the breed has a strong registry tradition. They are uncommon as pedigreed cats in North America and should not be confused with unpedigreed domestic shorthairs. | |
| 50 | Regionally available Kurilian Bobtails are well established in Russia and parts of continental and eastern Europe and have spread to other regions, but remain uncommon in many Western countries. Cross-border breeder searches are therefore fairly common. | |
| 51 | Regionally available Oriental Bicolors are bred within Oriental programs in a number of countries, particularly in Europe, but classification differs among registries. Availability is therefore moderate where the color pattern is accepted and less obvious where cats are registered under broader Oriental categories. | |
| 52 | Regionally rare Aegeans are strongly associated with Greece and remain uncommon as pedigreed cats elsewhere. Outside their home region, prospective owners may find very few dedicated breeders and may need a long search or cross-border sourcing. | |
| 53 | Uncommon regional American Bobtails have an established breeder base in North America but are much less common in Europe and many other regions. Availability can therefore shift from a manageable waiting list to an import search depending on country. | |
| 54 | Regionally uncommon The Asian Semi-Longhair or Tiffanie is chiefly encountered in British and European breeding circles and is uncommon globally. Prospective owners outside those markets may find few or no local breeders. | |
| 55 | Rare and variable Bambinos are uncommon and their acceptance and breeding are controversial because they combine hairlessness with dwarfism. Availability is patchy, and prospective owners should scrutinize health practices rather than treating rarity as a reason to compromise on breeder quality. | |
| 56 | Uncommon but established Burmillas have established breeders in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and some other regions but remain much less common than Burmese or British Shorthairs. A planned search and waiting list are typical. | |
| 57 | Uncommon registry dependent Cymrics are available through some Manx breeding programs, but whether longhaired cats are marketed as Cymric or Longhair Manx depends on registry tradition. The population is modest, so a specialized breeder search is usually required. | |
| 58 | Regionally uncommon Donskoys have their strongest breeder presence in Eastern Europe and parts of continental Europe and Asia. They are less common in many Western markets, where a regional search or import may be necessary. | |
| 59 | Rare regional German Longhairs have a small breeder population centered largely in Germany and nearby European countries. Outside that region they are uncommon enough that prospective owners may need cross-border contact or import. | |
| 60 | Uncommon Highlanders have a modest breeder base, strongest in North America, but are uncommon in many other regions. Prospective owners outside their core market may need to travel or import and should verify the exact breed program and health practices. | |
| 61 | Rare but growing Khao Manees remain uncommon outside Thailand but have established breeding programs in several Western and Asian countries. Availability is improving, yet many prospective owners will still face waiting lists or regional travel. | |
| 62 | Regionally uncommon Mekong Bobtails are most established in Russia, eastern Europe and parts of Asia and remain uncommon in much of western Europe and North America. Availability may therefore require a cross-border breeder search. | |
| 63 | Uncommon but established Minuets have an established but limited breeder base, especially in North America and parts of Europe and Asia. They are less difficult to find than many experimental dwarf breeds, but responsible orthopedic and Persian-family health screening should guide breeder choice. | |
| 64 | Rare Nebelungs have a small international breeder base and are uncommon in most countries. A prospective owner may need to wait for a planned litter or travel across a substantial region rather than expecting local availability. | |
| 65 | Regionally uncommon Peterbalds are established internationally but remain concentrated in Russia, eastern Europe and specialist programs elsewhere. Many countries have only a few breeders, making regional travel or import relatively common. | |
| 66 | Uncommon regional Pixie-bobs have their strongest breeder base in North America and are less common elsewhere. Prospective owners in Europe and other regions may face limited local choice and should verify pedigree and any local rules affecting the breed. | |
| 67 | Uncommon but established RagaMuffins have an established breeder base, strongest in North America with smaller populations elsewhere. They are much less numerous than Ragdolls, so waiting lists or regional travel are common outside their core market. | |
| 68 | Uncommon but established Singapuras have established breeders internationally but remain numerically uncommon. A breeder can often be found in larger regions, though local litters may be infrequent and waiting lists are normal. | |
| 69 | Uncommon but established Snowshoes have established breeders in North America, Europe and elsewhere but are far less numerous than Siamese. Prospective owners may need to search regionally and wait for the characteristic white-marked kittens. | |
| 70 | Rare American Wirehairs are considerably rarer than American Shorthairs even in North America. Breeder choice is limited and prospective owners outside the breed's strongest markets may need to travel or import. | |
| 71 | Rare specialist Chausies are a specialist hybrid-derived breed with a relatively small breeder base. Availability is much lower than for Bengals, and generation, legal status and breeder experience can materially affect whether importing or owning a particular cat is practical. | |
| 72 | Rare German Rex cats remain rare even within Europe. Breeder choice is limited, and a prospective owner may need to search internationally while verifying that the program represents genuine German Rex lines rather than another Rex breed. | |
| 73 | Rare Havana Browns have a small global population and relatively few active breeders. In many countries there may be no local litter in a given year, making waiting lists, travel and careful preservation-breeder contact normal. | |
| 74 | Rare but established Lykois have a small but established international breeder network. They remain rare enough that waiting lists and travel are common, and prospective owners should verify skin-health practices and pedigree rather than relying on novelty-market sellers. | |
| 75 | Rare Serengetis have a small international breeder population and are much less common than Bengals or Savannahs. In many countries there may be no local breeder, so a long-distance search is often necessary. | |
| 76 | Rare color varieties These Thai color varieties are much less commonly available than standard Thai colors. Even where Thai breeders are established, a prospective owner may need to wait for a particular mating or search internationally for the desired recognized variety. | |
| 77 | Very rare American Ringtails remain a small developing breed with very limited breeder numbers. In most countries there may be no active local source, so finding a genuine breeding program is substantially harder than simply joining a routine kitten waiting list. | |
| 78 | Very rare regional Aphrodite Giants are a rare Cyprus-associated breed with a small international breeder base. Availability outside Cyprus and a few European programs is limited enough that careful verification of breeder and pedigree is more important than expecting a nearby source. | |
| 79 | Very rare outside brazil Brazilian Shorthairs are primarily associated with Brazil and remain very uncommon as pedigreed cats elsewhere. Outside Brazil, genuine established breeding programs may be difficult to locate and import may be the only realistic route. | |
| 80 | Very rare developing Cherubim are a newly developing and narrowly bred population, so breeder availability is currently very limited compared with established Ragdoll-family cats. Prospective owners should expect a small choice of programs and should verify exactly which breed designation and pedigree is being offered. | |
| 81 | Very rare as pedigree Cyprus cats are common as a natural island population but scarce as formally bred pedigree cats. Someone seeking a recognized breeding-line Cyprus cat rather than an island domestic cat may find very few programs outside Cyprus. | |
| 82 | Very rare outside china Pedigreed Dragon Li or Chinese Li Hua cats are rare outside China and not broadly available even where the name is familiar. Prospective owners should be cautious of ordinary brown tabbies marketed under the breed name without documented pedigree. | |
| 83 | Very rare and variable Dwelfs are an experimental, uncommon type combining several novelty traits and have only a small breeder base. Availability is sporadic and health and pedigree verification should take priority over willingness to import a rare kitten. | |
| 84 | Very rare regional Foldex cats are concentrated mainly in Canadian and a limited number of other breeding programs. They are uncommon internationally, and sourcing should include particularly careful scrutiny of folded-ear and brachycephalic welfare issues. | |
| 85 | Very rare Kanaani cats have a very small breeder population and are rare outside parts of Europe. Prospective owners should expect limited choice, possible cross-border sourcing and a need to verify genuine pedigree continuity. | |
| 86 | Very rare and variable Kinkalows are an uncommon experimental dwarf-and-curl type with a small breeder base. Availability is sporadic, and prospective owners should prioritize orthopedic and ear-health practices over the difficulty of finding a kitten. | |
| 87 | Very rare as pedigree Korean Bobtails may be encountered as a regional natural type, but formal pedigreed breeding availability is extremely limited internationally. Claims of established breed-line kittens warrant careful pedigree verification. | |
| 88 | Very rare and variable Lambkins are a rare experimental dwarf Rex type with few breeders. Availability is sporadic and health-focused evaluation of short-legged conformation should outweigh urgency to secure a scarce kitten. | |
| 89 | Very rare and variable Minskins remain a small, uncommon breeding population, concentrated particularly in North America. Local availability is often absent elsewhere, and health and conformation practices should take precedence over importing simply because the type is rare. | |
| 90 | Very rare Sokokes have a small preservation-oriented breeder population, particularly in parts of Europe, and remain very rare globally. Prospective owners should expect limited breeder choice and potentially cross-border sourcing. | |
| 91 | Very rare regional Suffolks are a very uncommon British-developed breed with a small breeder base. Availability outside the United Kingdom and nearby European circles is particularly limited, and cross-border sourcing may be necessary. | |
| 92 | Very rare Tennessee Rex cats remain a rare American breed with few active breeding programs. Prospective owners should expect long waits or substantial travel and should verify continuity with documented Tennessee Rex lines. | |
| 93 | Very rare Toybobs have a small breeder population spread across Russia, Europe, North America and a few other regions. They remain rare enough that careful pedigree verification and patience are preferable to purchasing from novelty sellers. | |
| 94 | Very rare regional Ukrainian Levkoys have a small breeder base centered historically in Ukraine and eastern Europe and remain rare internationally. Availability is limited, while the folded-ear and hairless traits warrant especially careful welfare scrutiny when sourcing. | |
| 95 | Effectively unavailable California Spangled cats are generally regarded as an extremely rare to effectively vanished breed. A claimed readily available kitten should therefore prompt careful verification of pedigree and breeding continuity rather than an assumption that an active breeder network exists. | |
| 96 | Effectively unavailable The Chantilly-Tiffany breeding population largely disappeared and the breed is often treated as extinct or functionally extinct. Genuine contemporary availability is therefore extremely doubtful; similarly colored longhaired cats should not be presented as established Chantilly-Tiffany lines without documentation. | |
| 97 | Extremely rare Korn Ja cats are exceptionally rare outside Thailand and have a very small documented breeding population. For most prospective owners, genuine pedigreed availability will be minimal or nonexistent locally. | |
| 98 | Effectively unavailable Ojos Azules are generally considered extremely rare to effectively extinct as an organized breed. A readily available kitten marketed under the name should be treated cautiously and supported by unusually strong pedigree documentation. | |
| 99 | Extremely rare Raas cats are a sparsely documented Indonesian island landrace rather than a broadly distributed pedigree breed. Genuine organized breeder availability outside the region is extremely limited, and commercial claims warrant careful verification. | |
| 100 | Extremely rare Sam Sawet cats are rare Thai domestic-type cats with little organized international breeding. Outside Thailand, genuine pedigree or preservation-breeding availability is extremely limited and claims should be verified carefully. | |
| 101 | Extremely rare The Serrade Petit is sparsely documented and lacks a broad contemporary breeder network. Genuine availability is extremely limited, and prospective owners should verify that any claimed kitten belongs to a documented breeding population rather than relying on the name alone. | |
| 102 | Extremely rare Suphalaks are exceptionally rare even within organized breeding and are seldom available outside Thailand and a handful of preservation programs. Genuine pedigree availability should be expected to be very limited. | |
| 103 | Extremely rare developing The Transylvanian is a developing breed with very few breeding programs. For most prospective owners there will be no local availability, and any claimed kitten should be checked carefully against the developing breed's documented lines. | |
| 104 | Effectively unavailable The York Chocolate breeding population appears to have largely disappeared and the breed is commonly regarded as extinct or functionally extinct. Contemporary cats offered under the name require strong pedigree evidence rather than resemblance in color and coat alone. | |
| 105 | Extinct The Oregon Rex is extinct as a distinct breed, so there is no legitimate contemporary breeder availability or import market. Modern Rex cats cannot become Oregon Rex merely through similar coat appearance. | |
| 106 | Widely sold but restricted Scottish Folds are commercially widespread in some markets, but breeding or recognition is restricted or opposed in a number of countries because the fold mutation causes osteochondrodysplasia. Availability should not be treated as evidence that breeding the trait is welfare-neutral. |
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