Top Ten Cat Breeds
Updated February 21, 2017 | Factmonster Staff 
The following table lists the top ten cat breeds in the United States for 2006 and 2012, according to the Cat Fanciers' Association, including Persian, Maine Coon, Siamese, Sphynx, and more.
| Rank* | 2006 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Persian | Persian |
| 2. | Maine Coon | Exotic |
| 3. | Exotic | Maine Coon |
| 4. | Siamese | Ragdoll |
| 5. | Ragdoll | Abyssinian |
| 6. | Abyssinian | Sphynx |
| 7. | Birman | American Shorthair |
| 8. | American Shorthair | British Shorthair |
| 9. | Oriental | Siamese |
| 10. | Sphynx | Devon Rex |
*Based on registration statistics for the years 2006 and 2012.
Source: Cat Fanciers' Association www.cfa.org
