The cat encyclopedia
Breeds, care, health and coat colours, explained honestly
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86 breeds with their own profile · or browse them all
To start with
Popular breeds
Some of the breeds families search for most. Tap one to see its full profile.
Maine Coon
Forest · 12–15 years
The gentle giant
Ragdoll
Semi-longhair · 12–15 years
The cat that flops into your arms
British Shorthair
Shorthair · 12–15 years
The teddy bear that does not want to be held
Siamese
Oriental · 12–15 years
The cat that never stops talking
Persian
Persian · 12–15 years
The long-haired aristocrat… with a flat face
Bengal
Wild-looking · 12–16 years
A leopard in the living room
Norwegian Forest Cat
Forest · 14–16 years
The Vikings' cat
Sphynx
Rex & hairless · 12–15 years
The cat that seeks out your warmth
And also
Where to go next
Michipedia started in Spanish and the English version is growing. What is not translated yet is marked «(Spanish)».
Cat breeds A to Z
All 86 breeds, each with temperament, care, health and photos.
Practical guide
21 sections on what living with a cat really involves, from cost to litter trays.
Cat diseases
56 diseases: symptoms, treatment, whether they spread and typical cost.
Coat colours
Tabby, tortoiseshell, calico, ginger, tuxedo… with their genetics and myths.
Tools (Spanish)
Cost calculator, food portions, toxic plants, vaccine calendar and more.
Articles (Spanish)
Long reads on behaviour, health, food and everyday life with a cat.