Breed guides for cat breeders
British Shorthair
Round-faced, dense-coated and calm. Popular colours include blue, lilac and colourpoint; HCM and PKD screening is commonly recommended.
Maine Coon
Large, gentle long-haired breed. Breeders often screen for HCM, SMA and hip dysplasia.
Ragdoll
Blue-eyed pointed breed known for going limp when held. HCM (RD mutation) testing is widely used.
Bengal
Spotted or marbled, active and athletic. PRA-b and PK-def tests are common in Bengal programmes.
Persian
Long-coated, flat-faced classic breed. PKD DNA testing is a standard part of Persian breeding.
Sphynx
Hairless, warm and people-focused. Regular HCM heart scans are recommended for breeding cats.
Siberian
Semi-longhaired forest cat from Russia, hardy and affectionate. PK-def and HCM screening is common.
Siamese
Slender, vocal, pointed breed. PRA-rdAc testing helps protect eyesight in breeding lines.