BREEDS & BREEDERS
BREEDS: A list of the pedigreed cat breeds which SACC accepts for Registration. Hover over the image for a brief description of the breed. All images are of SACC Cats and are by courtesy of the Breeders and photographers involved. Please note that there may not be Breeders for every breed listed.
BREEDERS: Each section is linked to a list of registered active Breeders for the breeds within that section
The CHOOSE HEALTH Coalition: United for the Future of Cats and Dogs
In November 2024, Royal Canin took a significant step forward in advocating for the health and welfare of pets by forming the Choose Health coalition. This initiative brings together a select group of organizations, including the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), FOUR PAWS, the ICECDogs (International Collaborative on Extreme Conformations in Dogs), the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), the World Cat Congress (WCC) and the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA).
These key organizations are already actively engaged in addressing critical issues related to low welfare pet production practices and extreme conformation. Through the Choose Health coalition, we aim to leverage the collective knowledge, experience, and activities of our members to create a cohesive program that drives meaningful change for pet health and welfare, as well as the related ecosystem.
By working together, we believe we can make a substantial impact on the future of pet health and create an environment where every cat and dog can thrive.
It is impossible to monitor all aspects of every breeder/cattery, therefore SACC is unable to guarantee that registered breeders are of good repute in all respects. All breeders are required to sign the Code of Good Conduct document SACR F2a click to download the form.
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PERSIAN DIVISION
COLOURPOINT PERSIAN
The Colourpoint Persian (known as Himalayan in the USA) has colour restricted to it's points and clear blue eyes just like a Siamese cat. Breeders have been working tirelessly to create this masterpiece.
Their temperament is not as quiet as the non pointed Persian but they are extremely loving and very loyal to their owners.
PERSIAN
The Persian prefers calm environments and lounging over activity. The luxurious, dense coat comes in many colors and patterns that requires regular grooming.
They are quite loving and affectionate and make wonderful companions. The Persian cat has graced the show scene for more than 100 years. Judges and spectators have been impressed with their sweet, gentle nature and long flowing coats groomed to perfection.
EXOTIC
The Exotic Shorthair is essentially a shorthaired Persian, known for its similar sweet, calm personality but with slightly easier grooming. They have a teddy bear look with a thick, plush, dense short coat, coming in all colors and patterns. These sturdy, muscular cats are affectionate companions, great for indoor living, and have been gracing the show bench for quit a few years.
CHINCHILLA LONGHAIR
Chinchillas are generally very placid, quiet cats, happy to lie around the home being decorative.
They are affectionate, enjoy attention and can be quite attached to their owners. Chinchillas are ideally suited to flats or houses as many prefer to spend much of their day inside.
The long silver coat does require daily grooming.
MEDIUM HAIR DIVISION
BIRMAN
The Birman is a striking, semi-longhaired cat known for its pale body, darker "points" (face, ears, legs, tail), and distinctive pure white "gloves" on all four paws, paired with deep sapphire-blue eyes and a gentle, affectionate personality. They have a robust build, silky non-matting fur, and a sweet, calm temperament, often bonding closely with their owners and thriving in homes with attention.
RAGDOLL
Ragdoll cats are large, gentle, and docile cats known for their striking blue eyes, soft semi-long coats, and tendency to go limp and relaxed ("like a ragdoll") when picked up, earning them their name. They are affectionate, social "puppy-cats" that follow their owners, thrive in homes with people and other pets, and mature slowly, reaching full size and coat color around age four.
MAINE COON
The Maine Coon is a large, native American longhaired cat known as a "gentle giant" for its impressive size and sweet, intelligent, sociable nature, featuring a shaggy coat, bushy tail, tufted ears, and a lion-like ruff, making it a hardy, playful companion good with families and other pets, though it's a slow-maturing breed needing regular grooming.
SIBERIAN
The Siberian cat is a large, powerfully built Russian native with a dense, triple-layered coat that's water-resistant, protecting it from harsh climates, giving it a majestic, wild look but with a surprisingly sweet and affectionate personality. Known for being playful, intelligent, and agile, they are strong jumpers and good family pets, often tolerated by people with allergies due to producing less of the Fel d1 allergen.
NORWEGIAN FOREST CAT
The Norwegian Forest Cat (or "Wegie") is a large, sturdy, long-haired breed from Norway, known for its thick, water-repellent double coat, and strong climbing ability, adapted for cold climates. These gentle giants are intelligent, playful, and affectionate, forming strong bonds with families, and have a distinctive triangular head with a straight profile. They are powerful, athletic cats with a history linked to Viking ships, and they can be quite vocal, often making bird-like chirping sounds.
TURKISH ANGORA
The Turkish Angora is an elegant, natural breed known for its silky, long coat, slender body, and graceful "ballerina-like" movements, originating from Turkey. They are highly intelligent, playful, athletic, and affectionate, often bonding strongly with one person, and are characterized by their alertness and social nature, thriving with interaction and climbing opportunities.
TURKISH VAN
The Turkish Van is a large, athletic, semi-longhaired cat known for its "Van pattern" (white body with color only on the head and tail) and unique love of water, earning it the nickname "swimming cat". Intelligent, energetic, and playful, they form strong bonds with owners but aren't typically lap cats, preferring active interaction and requiring plenty of stimulation.
FOREIGN DIVISION
ABYSSINIAN
The Abyssinian is a sleek, medium-sized cat known for its ticked, "wild" look and energetic, playful, and intelligent personality, often called the "clown of the cat kingdom" for its antics. These social, people-oriented cats are athletic, love to climb, crave attention, and need lots of interactive play, resembling ancient Egyptian cats but with origins tracing to the Indian Ocean coast.
ASIAN GROUP
The Asian cat (Asian, Bombay, Burmilla, Tiffanie) is a sleek, muscular, medium-sized cat with a short, fine, glossy coat that comes in numerous colors and patterns, known for its intelligent, affectionate, and playful personality, resembling the Burmese in type but with a wide range of looks, from solid colors to tabbies and shaded varieties. They are athletic and elegant, heavy for their size, with large, expressive eyes, a wedge-shaped head, and a tail that tapers to a rounded tip.
BRITISH LONGHAIR
The British Longhair is a sturdy, round-faced cat with a dense, plush, semi-long coat and a famously calm, sweet, and affectionate temperament, making it a great family companion that's playful yet undemanding and enjoys lounging as much as cuddling. Originating from British Shorthair/Persian crosses, they are known for their "teddy bear" look, wide variety of colors, and gentle, loyal nature, requiring regular grooming to prevent matting, especially in their thick winter coat.
DEVON REX
The Devon Rex is a playful, pixie-like cat known for its short, soft, curly coat, large ears, and mischievous, intelligent personality, often called the "pixie of the cat world" or a "poodle that purrs". They are highly social, energetic, and people-oriented, forming strong bonds and thriving on attention, making them excellent, clownish family companions that love to jump and play.
KORAT
The Korat is a rare, naturally occurring Thai breed known for its silver-tipped blue-gray coat, heart-shaped head, and large, luminous green eyes, symbolizing good luck. They are intelligent, gentle, and affectionate, forming strong bonds with their owners but disliking loud noises, with personalities that are active and playful, often retaining kitten-like playfulness for years.
MUNCHKIN
The Munchkin cat is a breed known for its distinctly short legs, caused by a natural genetic mutation, but it has a regular-sized body, making it look like a small, long-bodied cat with surprising agility for running and playing. Despite their unique appearance, they are typically outgoing, playful, intelligent, and affectionate companions.
SCOTTISH FOLD
The Scottish Fold is a medium-sized cat known for its unique, forward-folded ears, round face, and "owl-like" appearance, stemming from a natural genetic mutation. They are sweet, intelligent, and loyal companions with a calm, people-oriented temperament, coming in short or long hair and many colors, but require careful breeding and weight management due to health predispositions.
SOMALI
The Somali is often described as a "long-haired Abyssinian," featuring a distinctive fox-like appearance with a bushy tail, ticked coat, and athletic, medium-sized build. Known for their high intelligence, playfulness, and curiosity, these cats are energetic, affectionate, and often enjoy interactive games like fetch.
AMERICAN CURL
The American Curl is a unique cat breed known for its distinctive ears that curl backward in a graceful arc, giving them an alert, "perky" look, and they retain a kitten-like playfulness throughout life. These people-oriented, intelligent cats are adaptable, friendly with children, other pets, and dogs, and come in both short and long-haired varieties with any color or pattern.
BENGAL
The Bengal cat is a popular, domesticated hybrid breed known for its striking, exotic appearance that mimics a wild leopard or jungle cat. Developed by crossing the Asian leopard cat with domestic shorthairs, they are characterized by their athletic, muscular bodies and luxurious, often "glittered" coats that feature spots, rosettes, or marble patterns.
BURMESE
The Burmese cat is a playful, intelligent, and extremely people-oriented breed known for its "brick wrapped in silk" body—muscular and surprisingly heavy with a short, satiny coat and large, expressive eyes. They are very talkative, mischievous, and form strong, dog-like bonds with owners, often learning to fetch and needing lots of interaction, making them unsuitable for being left alone for long periods.
DON SPHYNX (DONSKOY)
The Don Sphynx (or Donskoy) is a Russian breed of, mostly, hairless cats known for their elegant, wrinkled, and warm skin, often described as having an "alien" or "elf-like" appearance. Originating from a natural genetic mutation discovered in 1987 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, they are distinguished from the Canadian Sphynx by having a dominant gene for hairlessness, rather than a recessive one.
LAPERM
The LaPerm is a friendly, people-oriented cat known for its unique, soft, curly coat that can range from loose waves to tight ringlets, with both short and long-haired varieties. They are intelligent, playful, and affectionate, thriving on attention, and possess curly whiskers, with coat colors in virtually any pattern or color. Despite their distinctive look, their coat is relatively low-maintenance, and they have a sweet, easygoing nature, making them great family pets.
PETERBALD
The Peterbald is a hairless cat breed of Russian origin. It was created in St. Petersburg in 1994 from an experimental cross of a Don Sphynx and an Oriental Shorthair. They have an Oriental build with a dominant hair-losing gene. These cats come in three coat types: completely naked, short, fine “peach-like” hairs, or a longer coat that feels like a plush, short velvet. They get on very well with other cats, dogs and children, as they have a tendency to be playful.
SELKIRK REX
The Selkirk Rex is a cuddly, medium-to-large cat known for its unique, plush, curly coat that feels soft like a teddy bear, giving it the nickname "sheep cat". Available in short or long hair, these cats are affectionate, patient, and playful, with a solid build and round head, making them excellent, easygoing companions that thrive on attention.
SPHYNX
The Sphynx is of medium size and body conformation with surprising weight for its size. Females are generally smaller than males. The body feels warm and soft to the touch, with a skin texture akin to either a soft peach or a smooth nectarine. The Sphynx is sweet-tempered, lively, and amenable to handling.
AMERICAN SHORTHAIR
The American Shorthair is a medium-to-large, muscular, hardy cat known as the "All-American" working cat, originally bred for pest control on ships and farms, with a short, dense, low-maintenance coat available in many colors, especially the silver tabby. They are easygoing, playful, intelligent, and make excellent family pets, being good with kids and other animals while maintaining independence, often described as gentle, sociable, and robust companions.
BRITISH SHORTHAIR
The British Shorthair is a sturdy, muscular cat known for its dense, crisp coat, round face, and teddy bear-like appearance, often with large, round eyes. Temperament-wise, they are famously easy going, calm, and affectionate without being clingy, preferring to be near you rather than on your lap. Originally working cats, they are intelligent, loyal companions that are good family pets and adapt well to indoor
CORNISH REX
The Cornish Rex is a unique, slender cat known for its soft, wavy, short coat (lacking guard hairs) and athletic, whippet-like body, with a narrow head, large ears, and big eyes, making it look elegant yet robust. These highly intelligent, playful, and affectionate cats are very active, enjoy being involved in family life, often learn tricks, and form strong bonds with their humans, sometimes acting like dogs.
JAPANESE BOBTAIL
The Japanese Bobtail is an ancient, intelligent, and playful cat known for its unique, rabbit-like "pom-pom" tail, which is a natural mutation. These energetic and social felines are affectionate, enjoy games like fetch, have a "song-like" voice, and adapt well to families, often appearing in Japanese folklore as symbols of good fortune. They come in long and short coats and various colours, with the tri-colour (Mi-ke) being especially prized.
MANX/CYMRIC
The Manx cat is famous for its natural taillessness (or very short tail) due to a genetic mutation, coupled with long hind legs, a rounded body, and a distinctive "rabbit-like" hop, making them fast and great jumpers. They are sweet, intelligent, playful, and loyal companions known for their dog-like traits, such as retrieving toys and loving water, coming in both short and long-haired (Cymric) varieties
RUSSIAN
The Russian Cat is an elegant, medium-sized, shorthaired breed known for its striking, plush, silver-tipped blue-grey coat and vivid green eyes. Black, white and Blue Spotted Tabby colours/patterns are also found. Originating from northern Russia (often linked to the port of Arkhangelsk), these cats are famously intelligent, quiet, and reserved with strangers, yet deeply affectionate and loyal to their chosen humans.
SINGAPURA
The Singapura is the world's smallest domestic cat breed, known for its big personality in a tiny, muscular body, and a unique sepia-toned ticked tabby coat that looks like it has "cheetah lines". They are extroverted, playful, intelligent, and extremely people-oriented, often called "pesky people cats," thriving on attention and interactive play. Originating from Singapore, they retain their kitten-like energy into adulthood, needing lots of stimulation.
TONKINESE
The Tonkinese is an affectionate, intelligent, and social cat, a hybrid of the Siamese and Burmese, known for its striking, soft, short coat and expressive, chirping voice; they are people-oriented, playful, and thrive on attention, often described as dog-like for their love of interaction and ability to learn tricks. They have a muscular build and come in three coat patterns: solid, pointed, and mink (with aqua eyes for mink).
SIAMESE & ORIENTAL DIVISION
SIAMESE
The Siamese cat is an elegant, intelligent, and vocal breed from Thailand, known for its striking blue almond-shaped eyes, wedge-shaped head, large ears, and slender body with darker "points" (ears, paws, tail, face) against a lighter coat, demanding attention and interaction with its affectionate yet mischievous personality.
ORIENTAL
The Oriental Shorthair is an elegant, athletic cat with a sleek, short coat in a vast array of colors, sharing the Siamese body type (long, tubular body, wedge head, large ears) but differing in coat patterns, known for being highly intelligent, social, vocal, and playful, seeking constant human interaction and mental stimulation.
BALINESE
ORIENTAL LONG HAIR
The Oriental Longhair is an elegant, slender, and highly active breed closely related to the Siamese, featuring a distinctive, silky, medium-length coat and a plumed tail. They are known for their extreme curiosity, intelligence, and vocal nature, often acting as a "shadow" to their owners.