Top 9 Yellow Cat Breeds: Which One is Right for You?

yellow cat playing with cat toy on blanket — Note: While the breeds in this collection tend to be yellow in color, individual pets will vary. Please consult the adoption organization for details on a specific pet.

9 Cat Breeds

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Maine Coon

These chatty companions are America’s second-most popular breed for a reason—they dole out love and affection in spades. Devoted to their families and incredibly intelligent, these cats are basically kittens in big catsuits. Gentle giants who are playful well into old age, Maine Coons are clever and form strong bonds with their households. Most want to be near you but not on your lap. Maine Coons are true family members and participate in all family routines, whether watching you channel surf from the comfort of the couch or following you from room to room. As befits a former seafarer, Maine Coons are fascinated by water, perhaps because their thick coats are water-repellent and won’t become annoyingly soaked as easily as a thinner coat would. Some will join their humans in the shower briefly, or at least walk around on the wet floor after you get out. They prefer to stand on the edge of the tub, however, and touch the water with a curious paw.

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Persian

Less life of the party and more stay-at-home and read, the Persian is a sweet, placid, and even-tempered cat. They enjoy regally lounging about, observing their owners, and getting in small bursts of energy through gentle games. They are intelligent but not as curious as some other cat breeds and are fiercely devoted to their humans, albeit selective in bestowing that honor on them. Trust and love must be earned, but once they are, they bond strongly. They crave attention and love being fussed over like a newborn baby but won’t beg for it like other breeds will. 

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Abyssinian

Abyssinians are friendly, curious creatures who always want to get in on the fun. They love to play and have energy to expend. They are loyal and loving but are by no means a lap cat. The Abyssinian cat breed enjoys spending time with their owners, shadowing them around the house. 

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Turkish Angora

Turkish Angora cats can be vocal and love chatting with their owners. Sweet but often relentless in their pursuit of play and attention, they can be stubborn. They’re unable to sit still until their enrichment needs have been met. When bored or trying to get your attention, they’ll do things like turn on faucets or knock things off shelves. Some Turkish Angora cats love to swim. 

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Manx

Manx cats are social and gregarious furry friends who are gentle and affectionate with people and pets they know. They can be aloof with strangers. They are strongly devoted and loyal to their families. Highly intelligent, playful, and fun to have around the whole family, they can make great family pets, even with smaller children. Manx cats have a strong fascination with water, but by no means do they want to get wet—they just might splash and make a bit of a mess. They also love to climb and are skilled jumpers thanks to their powerful, rounded hind legs. 

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American Bobtail

The American Bobtail cat might look like a wild cat, but don’t let that fool you—they are fully domesticated sweet, loving, and smart cats that enjoy being with their owners. They are self-assured, outgoing, and adaptable cats that do well in most homes. They are not as chatty as other breeds but aren’t afraid to use their voices. Playful and full of energy, they will ask for your attention by meowing or jumping in your lap. 

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Somali

Somali cats are animated, funny, and playful cats that often get up to no good. They love to play fetch, dissect things, bite, chase, and stay very active, hinting at their ancestry as wild African cats. These high-spirited cats have soft voices, active minds, and voracious appetites. Determined and stubborn, they like to see their cat ideas through, even if that means knocking something off the kitchen cabinet at 4 am. They’re not cuddlers and prefer to be near, not on top of, their owners. They show love by being involved in every aspect of an owner’s life—if you open a drawer to look for something, chances are their paws will be right there with your hands.  

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British Shorthair

For classic cat antics, look to the British Shorthair cat. They’ll steal your jewelry, jump off your tables, and then come running to you for affection. They are attention hogs but aren’t constantly underfoot and often keep a low profile, playful but not excessively so. Quiet, even-tempered, and British in demeanor, they can be aloof with strangers. With owners, however, they are faithful and devoted companion cats, always seeking love and attention. The more you give to them, the more they give back. These confident and calm cats do have a mischievous streak, but for the most part, are happy just to be near their owners and observe whatever they are doing. They tend to love on an entire family, not just one person and can be more independent than other cat breeds despite loving the spotlight. British Blues are not vocal cats and squeak rather than meow. However, their purrs are some of the loudest, resembling motorboats. 

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Oriental Shorthair

Energetic, animated, and yes, mischievous, the Oriental Shorthair cat loves the spotlight. They like nothing more than to be the center of attention and will demand owners treat them as such. They crave play and will do anything to get an owner engaged in it, including knocking things over and making their presence known. Social, loyal, and affectionate, they are sensitive and get their feelings hurt easily. They often bond strongly with one person.

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