According to the American CFA standards, there are about 42 common types of cats. They are Siamese cat, Ragdoll cat, Scottish Fold cat, British shorthair cat, Persian cat, Russian blue cat, American shorthair cat, exotic shorthair cat, Norwegian Forest cat, Bombay cat, Egyptian cat, Maine Coon cat , Birman cat, Sphynx cat, Burmese cat, Abyssinian cat, Singaporean cat, Somali cat, Turkish Van cat, American bobtail cat, Chinese tabby cat, Siberian forest cat, Japanese bobtail cat, Bali Cat, Turkish Angora cat, rag cat, Tonkinese cat, Isle of Man cat, Cornish Rex cat, Ossie cat, Chartreuse cat, Devon Rex cat, American Wirehair cat, Korat cat, Havana brown cat, Pointed shorthair, Pomera, Selkirk, Laban, Oriental, American Curl, European Burmese. Different breeds of cats have different personalities and living habits. Before you want to raise a cat, it is best to understand the habits of different breeds of cats and choose the cat that suits you best.