The term CAT BREED refers to a variety of different breeds of cats. ORIENTAL is an 8 letter breed that originated in China and is known for its long, silky coat. MANX is a 4 letter breed that is native to the Isle of Man and is known for its lack of a tail. BURMESE is a 7 letter breed that originated in Burma and is known for its short, glossy coat. SIAMESE is a 7 letter breed that originated in Thailand and is known for its distinctive markings and vocalizations. ANGORA is a 6 letter breed that originated in Turkey and is known for its long, silky fur. REX is a 3 letter breed that is known for its short, curly coat. PERSIAN is a 7 letter breed that originated in Iran and is known for its long, thick coat. BALINESE is an 8 letter breed that is a long-haired version of the SIAMESE and is known for its intelligence. Korat is a 5 letter breed that originated in Thailand and is known for its silver-tipped blue coat. Maltese is a 7 letter breed that originated in Malta and is known for its long, silky coat. ABYSSINIAN is a 10 letter breed that originated in Ethiopia and is known for its ticked coat. Tonkinese is a 9 letter breed that is a hybrid of the SIAMESE and BURMESE and is known for its intelligence. BIRMAN is a 6 letter breed that originated in Burma and is known for its white 'GLOVES' on its feet.