We’re a nation of cat lovers - with more than 10 million feline friends belonging to households across Britain.
It means they are the second most popular household pet after dogs, with a whole range of different breeds to choose from.
Acording to The International Cat Association there are 73 ‘standardised breeds’, along with a bewildering number of crosses.
So it’s worth doing a bit of research before choosing your perfect pet.
Here are the 10 most popular breeds of 2025 - according to the Cat Fanciers’ Association’s annual statistics.
9. Siberian
An ancient breed of cat from Russia, the Siberian was only officially recognised as a formal breed by cat registries in the early 2000s. It's the national cat of Russia and has a distinctive bushy tail. It comes in at eighth place on the popularity chart - up a spot on last year. | Canva/Getty Images
10. Russian Blue
With its distinctive slate-grey coat, the Russian Blue cat is also cometimes known as the Archangel Blue, referring to the Russian port of Arkhangelsk from which sailors are thought to have brought the cats over to Northern Europe in the 1860s. It comes in at tenth spot and completes our list. | Canva/Getty Images