13 Best Cat Breeds: Perfect Companions for Every Home

Best Cat Breeds

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Ragdoll

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Maine Coon

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American Shorthair

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Exotic Shorthair

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Persian Cat

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Siamese Cat

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Sphynx Cat

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Abyssinian

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Scottish Fold

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Bengal Cat

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Birman

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British Shorthair

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Devon Rex

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