Is there no end to breeders creating new cat breeds? We’ve made cats taller, leaner, squattier, cobbier. We’ve bred cats with long fur, short fur, and no fur—curly, straight, and in between. And what about their ears? I guess the only two we haven’t come up with yet is a no-ear cat or a flop-ear cat (like the flop-ear bunny).
Here are some cat breeds I’ve never heard of 
and I do a lot of research about cats. The Scottish Straight is a new one on me. It’s the Scottish Fold, but with straight ears. Very cute. In fact, the story of how the Scottish Fold came to be is interesting. Here’s a link you might enjoy: https://gokitty.com/breed/profile/cat-breed-info/scottish-straight
Ever hear of the Khao Manee or Diamond Eye Cat? It’s a pretty thing from Thailand. It’s white with either blue or gold eyes—some of these cats have one eye of each color.
There’s also the LaPerm and the Silkirkrex—curly cats. The Silkirk has luxurious, thick fur.
One of the most interesting cats in the news in recent years is the Ashera. Some say this is a carefully bred cross between an Asian Leopard Cat, an African Serval, and a domestic cat. They can weigh between 26 and 33 pounds and there are four types—common, hypoallergenic, snow, and royal
and, get this, they cannot reproduce—they’re sterile, there’s only one place where you can purchase one and they cost between $17,000 and $96,000.
There’s also a large controversy about this breed—some say it’s simply a Savannah cat being passed off as something else. Here’s that story: https://planetsave.com/2013/06/25/ashera-cat-hybrid-cat-controversy-cost-and-photos
Are you interested in owning an exotic cat? You might find this site informational. But before plunking down a bundle of cash for one of these cats, be sure you do your homework. I spent the night with a half-grown Savannah kitten once in Connecticut. It was like living in the jungle. That cat tore around the room all night long. I don’t think I got a wink of sleep. https://pethelpful.com/exotic-pets/small-exotic-cats
