10 Cute and Adorable Cat Breeds Worldwide

Chloe Larson contacted us to share one of her articles.You can read more of her articles at kittywise.com.

Looking for a cute and adorable cat breeds that stay small? Well, you’re in for a great knowledge treat! There are so many cat breeds that are just naturally small and don’t physically grow over time. Also, don’t confuse teacup kittens as a natural cat breed. The cute and adorable cat breed is just a result of irresponsible breeding but somehow made it positively recognizable to the public.
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If you want a natural small type of cat that isn’t really that hard to pet and breed, here are some of the best, cute and adorable cat breeds in the world.
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Oriental

This small breed of cat probably has the funniest face among all others. It has unique ears that might imply that it doesn’t naturally match the shape or figure of that cat’s face. In fact, the ears of the Oriental cat are the main characteristic indicator that the cat is indeed an Oriental breed. The cat is agile and can move around small and close areas with no problems. They have small and short hair that takes a long time to grow, making hair maintenance and shedding lesser than other cat breeds.
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​Korat

Korat cats are one of the many beautiful and eye-catching breeds of cats. They have a glowing hair, skin or coat that requires less cleaning and maintenance. They have the habit to clean their own hair. You’d just need to keep the odor controlled but the hair always remains bright and shiny. Korat breed is really a good companion. They are great for people whose suffering from anxiety, depression and it’s a good pet for old people as it doesn’t grow large and heavy which makes them easier to handle. All you’d need to keep them around is a good cat collar and you’re good to go.
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Munchkin​

​The name literally stands as it is. Munchkin cats have their name derived from the characteristics of a munchkin from the book which describes the physic of the character of a small child or a short person. They are small and shiny cats that apart from being small, they tend to be super adorable and cute as they are fluffy and chubby. They have a sweet and friendly nature and don’t really require much effort in maintenance and attention.
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​Japanese Bobtail

​There are two types of Japanese bobtail when it comes to size, small and large. Small breeds of Japanese Bobtail have the same traits and characteristics with the large type or breed. They only differ in size but they are practically the same when it comes to habit, nature, and characteristics. They are a friendly and adorable cat. HelloKitty was actually inspired by this type of cat.
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​American Curl

​The American Curl cat originated from the western coastal areas of the United States. Today, we can see the breed has spread all over the world. It is a small breed of cat that has characteristics that survived for different generations. There are two types of American Curl, the long-haired and the short haired. But either of the two holds the same nature and characteristics. They are usually identified by the unique structure of their ears which looks kind of like it has been folded backward.
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​Singapura

​This cat breed is one of the sweetest and loving cats in the world. They loved to be petted by anyone and everyone they meet. There are very rare cases that Singapura cat don’t like someone. They are highly interactive with humans. By the name of it, this cat originated from the country of Singapore. They are highly adaptive to environmental change and can highly survive in most parts of the world.
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​Sakoke

Sakoke is not just a cute and adorable, small cat breed, it’s also one of the rarest. Some of you might even hear of it just now. The cat is naturally friendly and playful in nature. They love interactive with humans and not like those grumpy, boss-like cat breeds. The Sakoke cats are usually affectionate to their owners. Some of them are even vocal where they try to communicate with you with what they want or if they want to play with you.​
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​Cornish Rex

​A good choice of cat breed to consider would be the Cornish Rex cat. It is a shorthaired cat, skinny but with large ears. The structure of the ear could be easily noticed, indicating that the cat is a Cornish Rex as it’s not really proportional to the cat’s body. Some people even see a rat-like cat due to its physique. The cat loves to cuddle, play and very affectionate to everyone around them, especially with human companions.
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​Burmese

​This breed originated in some counties around Southeast Asia. They are hardworking cats. Not in the sense that they do or help you with your day to day chores, but instead, keep themselves busy. You’d only see them do nothing if they are resting or sleeping. Of course, they are also affectionate. If they’re running out of things to do, they’d spend some time with you cuddling, pampering, or playing.

​Minskin

The Minskin cat is a breed combination of a Sphynx and a Munchkin Cat. That’s why it looks like a small breed of Sphynx cat. However, this small cat breed is hairless. They might look like a large new-born rat but in a cute and adorable way. Minskin cat is very charming, playful and affectionate. They like to play and prowl around. The cat has a weird behavior of sleeping in high places. They usually take all the daytime to sleep and go wild at night time. For this cat breed, you might want to consider getting the best cat toy so that they’ll have something to do at night and won’t disturb your sleep.

This article was written by Chloe Larson, who blogs over at kittywise.com.