Cat Breeds

Made in Australia, and now a growing hit around the world

Cat Diaries’ reader Sue Dunbar reveals the charm and soft nature behind the wild appearance of the Ocicat Cat lovers have always been drawn to the beauty and grace of wild cats. And now they can have the look of a wild cat, but with the predictable personality of the pussy-cat!

With a heritage that stretches back at least 1000 years and a triple layer of fur to protect against the harsh Russian winter, the Siberian is perhaps an unusual cat to be seen in a young, hot country like Australia. But since its introduction here in 2003, the Siberian has made a deep connection with...

The Birman, also known as the ‘Sacred Cat of Burma’ is a beautiful, gracious cat with a fascinating history. Its name is similar to the Burmese but is a separate breed.

This month we will be celebrating the incredibly soft and strokable Cornish Rex. One of the most agile and playful cats, this one is hard not to love.

If you wondering what to name a new kitten or an older cat that has come to you without a name, here is a list of some of the most popular cat names in the world: 1. Dot 2. Blacky 3. Butterscotch 4. Cleopatra 5. Copycat 6. Norton 7. Mewy 8. Merlin 9. Topaz 10. Repunzel 11. Isis 12. Tuffles 13....

There’s a saying that ‘even the stupidest cat is smarter than a dog’, which seems a little harsh to those of us at Cat Diaries who also happen to be dog lovers. But what certainly is the case is that, unlike with dogs, there is no breed of cat that is widely regarded as being dumb. Which begs the...

For a unique, eye-catching and utterly enchanting cat, you can't go past the Sphynx.

The Japanese Bobtail is a breed that stands out from the rest! What gives it its own look is surely the ‘bobbed’ tail, making it look like a rabbit! This is caused by mutation in the genes. The Japanese Bobcat is, as its name would suggest, native to Japan and has been so for centuries, many ancient...

The Turkish Van cat is a real beauty that enjoys its independence and exploring the great indoors of its owner’s home! The breed is fiercely loyal to loving owners, but if overlooked or neglected, Turkish Vans have been known to abandon owners in search of more appreciative home.