The field guide

Cat breeds

A deliberately small list. Cat breeds vary far less in silhouette than dogs, so we cover only the breeds that read distinctly in monochrome line — coat, ear, body, or skin.

Woodcut illustration of a Bengal

Bengal

United States, 1960s–1980s (developed by Jean Mill)
Woodcut illustration of a Devon Rex

Devon Rex

Buckfastleigh, Devon, England, 1959
Woodcut illustration of a Maine Coon

Maine Coon

Maine, United States, 19th century
Woodcut illustration of a Manx

Manx

Isle of Man, several centuries (a naturally-occurring island population)
Woodcut illustration of a Munchkin

Munchkin

Rayville, Louisiana, 1983
Woodcut illustration of a Persian

Persian

Persia (modern Iran), introduced to Europe in the 17th century
Woodcut illustration of a Scottish Fold

Scottish Fold

Perthshire, Scotland, 1961
Woodcut illustration of a Sphynx

Sphynx

Toronto, Canada, 1966