Popular Long-Haired Cat Breeds to Know

Long-haired cat breeds are social characters. Our experts tell you what you need to know about caring for these cats.

Javanese cat headshot with orange tabby coloring
Javanese: Cat Breed Profile, Characteristics & Care
Birman cat
Meet the Sacred Cat of Burma
Brown tabby Maine Coon cat
The Maine Coon Cat Is a Gentle Giant
Large main coon cat with gray and white fur standing on couch arm rest
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Blue solid Persian cat
Get to Know the Sweet Persian Cat
Gray Persian cat laying on white bed covers
11 Pawsitively Stunning Persian Cats
Long haired white and gray cat sitting on coffee table
13 Cat Breeds With Long Hair
A ragdoll cat looking up.
11 Cute Pictures of Ragdoll Cats
A Norwegian Forest Cat perching in a tree outdoors
Meet the Large and Adventurous Norwegian Forest Cat
turkish van cat outside
The Rare Turkish Van Is a Swimming Cat
Kurilian bobtail cat outside
10 Unique Bobtail Cat Breeds
Side profile of a Siberian Cat in the snow
The Siberian Cat Is a Russian Gem
Himalayan cat on brown leather couch in living room
Learn All About the Himalayan Cat, a Mix of Siamese and Persian Cats
Balinese cat relaxing
The Sociable and Elegant Balinese Cat
Portrait of a Somali cat lying down
Meet the Smart and Playful Somali Cat
picture of norwegian forest cat sleeping
8 Pictures That Prove Norwegian Forest Cats Are the Most Beautiful
Persian Cat
9 Beautiful White Cats and Kittens
A Persian cat looking into the camera.
14 Top Cat Breeds from Asia
oriental longhair cat
Oriental Longhairs Make Chatty, Companionable, and Clever Pets
A close-up of a ragamuffin cat.
Ragamuffin: Cat Breed Profile
selkirk rex cat
Meet the Curly-Coated Selkirk Rex
Cymric or Long-Haired Manx Cat Sitting on a Chair
Meet the Cymric, a Cute and Kittenish Long-haired Manx
A close-up of a LaPerm cat
The curly-haired LaPerm is a friendly, sociable cat.
Photo of Brother and Sister Maine Coons
Fun Facts About Maine Coon Cats
The Nebelung Cat
Learn All About the blue-furred Nebelung cat
Standing side profile of a Manx cat
How to Care for a Manx Cat
A Turkish Angora cat sitting on a blanket.
Learn About the Elegant and Playful Turkish Angora Cat
A white adult Bambino Cat
Learn About the Controversial Bambino Cat