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Abyssinian
American Curl
American Shorthair
Balinese or Javanese
Birman
British Shorthair
Egyptian Maus
Main Coon
Manx
Miscelleneous
Persian
Scottish Fold
Siamese
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There are currently over 70 breeds of cats recognized by one cat registry or another.
The IPCBA (International Progressive Cat Breeders Alliance) recognizes 73 feline breeds,
while the more conservative CFA (Cat Fanciers' Association) gives the nod to only 41. Developing
and registering a new breed of cats is a long, involved progress, and not every attempt is successful.
For example, the CFA steadfastly refused to admit cats bred from "wild stock," such as the Bengal, or
the Savannah, although these breeds are both accepted by TICA and IPCBA.
A cat must have a traceable lineage going back several generations to be registered
as a pedigreed cat. The term "purebred" is not used by breeders or the cat fancy in general,
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