There are two breeds of people: those who love dogs and those who adore cats. It won’t be a mistake to say that the love for our feline and canine pals is spread pretty evenly, but there is one glaring injustice. An average person knows at least a handful of dog breeds, but when it comes to cats – tough luck! Unless you have devoted your life to felinology, run a breeding kennel or work as a vet, your knowledge of cat breeds is likely limited. All cats look the same in the dark, you say? Technically it is true, and while dog breeds may have more variety, there are quite a few distinctive types among our feline friends. Here is a list of some rare house cat breeds for you to enjoy.

How many of them have you never heard of?

1. American Curl

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2. Abyssinian

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3. LaPerm

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4. Dwelf

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5. Chausie

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6. Highlander

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7. Havana

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8. Somali

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9. Kinkalow

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10. Toyger

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11. Javanese

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12. Burmilla

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13. Ocicat

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14. Ural Rex

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15. Oriental Shorthair

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16. Singapura

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17. Lykoi

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18. Selkirk Rex

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