Cats GCCF breed list

Below is a list of the cat breeds we have according to the GCCF (Governing Body of the Cat Fancy) in the United Kingdom - the feline equivalent of the Kennel Club.

Please note: Many breed names differ from country to country, and are named according to four main cat associations. Click on the following links to view breed lists according to FIFe, TICA or CFA naming standards.

View all our Cat images. Or visit the Animal Photography Cat breed list home page.

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GCCF – Cat breed list

Persian

Bi-Colour
Cameo
Chinchilla
Colourpoint
Exotic (Short haired, Persian type)
Golden
Pewter
Self
Shaded Silver
Smoke
Tabby, inc. Tortie Tabby (Classic)
Tortie, inc Tortie & White

Semi-longhair

Birman
Maine Coon
Norwegian Forest Cat
Ragdoll
Siberian
Somali
Turkish Van
Turkish Vankedisi

British

Bi-Colour
Colourpointed
Self
Smoke
Tabby, inc. Tortie Tabby (Classic, Mackerel, Spotted)
Tipped, inc. Tortie & White
Manx
Selkirk Rex

Foreign

Abyssinian
Asian, inc. Bombay and Burmilla
Tiffanie
Bengal
Cornish Rex
Devon Rex
Egyptian Mau
Korat
LaPerm
Ocicat
Russian
Singapura
Snowshoe
Sphynx
Tonkinese

Burmese

All colours

Oriental

Self, inc. Havana & Foreign White
Cinnamon & Fawn
Shaded
Smoke
Tabby, inc. Tortie Tabby (Classic, Mackerel, Spotted, Ticked)
Tortie
Oriental Longhair
Oriental Bi-colour

Siamese

Self-pointed
Tabby-pointed, inc. Tortie Tabby
Tortie-pointed
Balinese (Longhaired Siamese)

Featured image

AP-02QDEG - Kitten sleeping on couch
Photo © Animal Photography, Anita Peeples

Previous featured images

AP-ENVERF - Oriental Cat
Photo © Animal Photography, Vidar Skauen

AP-0APZM8 - Egyptian Mau 
Photo © Animal Photography, Tetsu Yamazaki 

AP-0DUMJF - Singapura cat
Photo © Animal Photography, Helmi Flick

AP-TDCODX - Abyssinian kittens
Photo © Animal Photography, Alan Robinson

Lightbox ideas

Cutest kittens

AP-0MBM8I - British shorthair

Household cats

AP-4YEH8I - Household cat

Cats in black and white 

AP-QMF36I - Siamese cat

Staff favourites

AP-0W2OV3 - Tabby cat
© Animal Photography, Sally Anne Thompson

News

New breed added

AP-1WIWDW - Toyger cat
© Animal Photography, Tetsu Yamazaki

New photographer

The fabulous Helmi Flick joins Animal Photography.

Top cat photographers

We represent many great cat photographers, here are just a few names that we represent:
Tetsu Yamazaki
Alan Robinson
Helmi Flick (profile coming soon)
Sally Anne Thompson

Cat associations

National cat associations

GCCF – Governing Council of the Cat Fancy
The GCCF is the primary governing body of the Cat Fancy in the United Kingdom; the feline equivalent of the Kennel Club.
Felis Britannica - UK member of FIFe
CAA – Cat Aficionado Association - PRC

International cat associations

CFA – Cat Fanciers Association
CFA recognises 41 pedigreed breeds for showing in the Championship Class, 1 breed as Provisional and 1 breed as Miscellaneous.
FIFe – Fédération Internationale Féline
TICA – The International Cat Association
TICA currently recognizes fifty-five breeds of cats for championship competition. In addition, the number of breeds can change as new breeds are developed.
ACFA - American Cat Fanciers Association
Originating in 1955, ACFA has grown to be one of the world’s largest cat organisations, and is self-proclaimed: "the Fairest, Friendliest and most Fun feline association".

Other associations

The World Cat Congress
The World Cat Congress was established to promote better understanding and co-operation among the world’s major cat associations, in matters of mutual interest and concern - such as cat legislation and feline welfare - which affects all cat lovers; from the pedigree breeder to the pet owner.