Every year different breeds make it to the rankings – popular cat breeds. At the peak of fashion can be a different cat each time. Let’s take a look at the TOP popularity of cat breeds in 2022 in the Eastern Europe, USA, Japan, and the world. Let’s talk about why they are popular. To do this, let’s get acquainted with a few influential rankings.
CFA annual world rankings
International non-profit organization Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) annually makes cat breeds ranking by popularity. The statistics are gathered from the organization’s register of pedigree cats. The rating is formed by the number of registrations of pedigree cats in the association.
The total number of registered cats is more than two million. To date, the CFA officially recognizes 45 cat breeds, the most popular of which are in the top 10 of this association.
CFA Top 10: The Most Popular Cats of 2022
- Ragdoll
- Exotic Shorthair
- British Shorthair
- Persian
- Maine Coon
- Devon Rex
- American Shorthair
- Abyssinian
- Canadian Sphynx
- Scottish Fold
Important!
Pedigree cats make up only 5% of the feline population, with the remaining 95% coming from mongrel companion cats.
The Most Popular Cat Breeds in Europe 2022 – Top 15
The ranking is based on the statistics of Google search. What breeds are most often searched for by our countrymen?
- Maine Coon
- Siamese
- Scottish Fold
- Abyssinian
- British Shorthair
- Bengal
- Siberian
- Neva Masquerade
- Thai
- Canadian Sphynx
- Ragdoll
- Don Sphynx
- Persian
- Scottish Straight
- Russian Blue
Maine Coon
The Maine Coon is the most popular cat breed. In Europe, they love everything big. Cats are no exception. The first position is occupied by these imposing giants, which invariably top the ratings of breeds in the East.
Maine Coons bribe their calm, phlegmatic nature, independence and high intelligence. Cats are unobtrusive and do not tolerate flirtatious attitudes towards their person. These severe giants surprisingly combine animal power and peaceful nature.
Siamese
These cats have been known for a long time and people have developed a special attitude toward them. Beautiful cats of amazing “point” color are in the top 3 of Google search.
Siamese are attractive because of their intelligence and loyalty to their owner. They act like dogs in many ways. Cats easily learn tricks and commands, and love to spend time with people. The breed is sociable, playful and talkative. You will never get bored with such a pet.
Scottish Fold
The Scottish Fold is one of the most fashionable & popular cat breeds in the world. These plush cats with funny floppy ears are also loved. Not so long ago, it was this breed that took the first line of the domestic rating of breeds. The Fold cats are in the group of “partner cats” – it is more than just a pet. Cats bribe with their calmness and independence. They like to communicate with people, take part in children’s fun. But you can pet such a cat only if it wants to.
Abyssinian
Abyssinians are in the rankings of the most sociable cats. That’s why they are so popular. With such intelligent, active and sociable companion cats no one is threatened by loneliness.
Cats love to be in the spotlight. Playful, inquisitive fidgets are real trailblazers and explorers. They won’t rest until they’ve explored the entire home space. A distinctive feature of the breed is that cats love to “help” the owner.
British Shorthair
Cats of aristocratic appearance with an independent character have managed to reach the hearts of Europeans. They love their owner, but in their own way. Cats do not need constant contact, animals are absolutely self-sufficient. This is the breed that will not go crazy if left alone at home for a few days.
Brits are adorable, but not suitable for the role of a plush toy. They are independent and require respectful treatment. Familiarity is suppressed at the root.
Bengal
The Bengal breed has become fashionable in recent years. The wild appearance of Bengals, their original coloring attracts cat lovers. However, these cats are not for everyone.
Bengals are very active, cats need a lot of space, access to fresh air, and attention from the owner. Cats are trainable, quickly get used to walking on a harness. Bengal cats are among those pets who are comfortable when traveling. A distinctive feature of the breed – love of water and bathing.
Siberian
A cat with a luxurious appearance and a friendly disposition is in the middle of the rating. The breed is popular in the former Soviet Union due to its excellent adaptation to local climatic conditions.
Siberian cats are smart, keep their playful disposition for many years. They don’t bother their owner, don’t misbehave, and are quiet to children. This is a good-natured companion animal with a developed sense of dignity.
Neva Masquerade
In the next position is a breed whose progenitor was the Siberian cat. Neva Masquerade cat combines luxurious Siberian fur and original “point” color. The exquisite exterior is complemented by sky-blue eyes.
The breed is popular with cat lovers not only because of its playful appearance and calm friendly character. The hair of the Neva Masquerade, like that of the Siberian cat, has hypoallergenic properties.
Thai Cat
Thais are beautiful clean-cut animals, captivating at first sight with their unusual appearance and blue eyes.
Thai cats are sociable, but can be selective, favoring one member of the family. The breed refers to “talking” cats. They have well-developed facial expressions and can change the timbre of their voice to express their attitude to the situation.
Canadian Sphynx
Hairless “naked” cats stand apart among popular cat breeds. The Sphynx fashion is not new, but it hasn’t slowed down over the years.
Strange cats with the original appearance of aliens are often included in the TOP of the scariest breeds. However, fans of Sphynxes come to be touched by the peculiar appearance of the pets. But it’s not only an entertaining curiosity, pleasant to the touch. Canadian Sphynxes are faithful human friends, affectionate and cheerful creatures.
Ragdoll
Ragdolls have a gentle, affectionate nature. Able to relax completely in the arms of the owner. Cats are calm, trusting, and devoted to their owner. They are a godsend for those who need constant care for someone.
Don Sphynx
The name of this breed of cat can be a meow-warming, alien, and companion cat. Elegant hairless pets can be intimidating due to their unusual appearance. But upon further acquaintance, their good-naturedness, activity, high intelligence and sociability make you fall in love with them.
The owners of Don Sphynxes claim that there is no better cat in the world.
Persian
These fluffy pets with flattened muzzle and “bouncer” appearance take the first place in the U.S. rating of “most famous cat breeds”. These cats represent luxury and comfort.
Persians are calm and unobtrusive animals, they respect human privacy. Phlegmatic by nature, Persians tenderly love their owners, are attached to them, gratefully accept affection and attention.
Scottish Straight
Straight-eared Scotties are inferior in popularity to their lop-eared congeners, but they managed to take a place in the top. The character of Scottish Straights is peaceful and affectionate. They are quiet, clean, and not prone to varmints. They are also easy to train.
They like to be around people, with interest in watching strangers. But do not encourage familiar behavior toward themselves.
Russian Blue
Smart cat with a playful temperament has a high activity, but is neat. It takes time to get used to its owner, but remains loyal for life. She is distrustful of strangers, and prefers to hide in a secluded place when there are guests in the house.
The Russian Blue does not approve of squeezing and stroking and prefers to be close to a person. Delicate and meek cats can demonstrate their temper. They are sensitive to human condition, ready to listen to their owner’s monologues.
2022’s Popular cat breeds in Japan
The top is based on data from Anicom General Insurance Co.
- Unbred cat, breed hybrids
- Scottish Fold
- American Shorthair
- Munchkin
- Norwegian Forest Cat
- Japanese Bobtail
- Russian Blue
- British Shorthair
- Ragdoll
- Maine Coon
- Persian Cat
- Bengal
- Somali Cat
- Abbysinian
- American Curl
2022’s Popular Cat Breeds in the US
The top is compiled using data from the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA).
- Persian Cat
- Maine Coon
- Ragdoll
- Exot
- Siamese Cat
- American Shorthair
- Abyssinian
- Birman
- Canadian Sphynx
- Bengal
- Devon Rex
- Scottish Fold
- British Shorthair
- Himalayan
- Norwegian Forest Cat