Persian
Speaking of popularity, here is Number One in so far as pure-bred cats in the United States are concerned. Persian registrations dwarf all other breeds, and have for what seems like ages. Lovers of these cats just shrug and ask, "why wouldn't they be tops?" Definitely the Persian is a beauty, with a luxuriant coat (that comes in many colors and patterns) unmatched in catdom, and that cute little pinched face. Of course, the coat requires daily brushing to keep tidy... this is not the self-cleaning coat of the rugged Norwegian or Maine Coon. The Persian's affable, low-key personality also is a winner. It is the ultimate lap-cat, and its legions of fans are ecstatic with them right there. Persians are available in a myriad of colors and patterns. Persians with the pointed ("Siamese") pattern are sometimes called Himalayans. In Britain, the Persian is known as the Longhair, and the Himalayan is known as the Colorpoint Longhair.
Pixie Bob
The Pixie-Bob looks like a miniature bobcat - spotted coat, short tail, etc. According to some, the Pixie-Bobs are a bobcat hybrid. This is a new breed and not widely accepted.
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