36. Toyger, 32. American wirehair, 30. Turkish Van, 28. Havana brown, 27. Balinese, 26. Colorpoint shorthair, 24. Somali, 22. American curl, 20. Manx, 18. Egyptian mau, 16. Tonkinese, 14. Birman, 12. Devon rex, 10. Scottish fold, 8. Sphynx, 7. Abyssinian, 6. American shorthair, 5. British shorthair, 4. Ragdoll, 3. Maine coon, 2. Persian

Cat breeds aren't as well-known as their canine counterparts. That's mainly because there aren't as many. As Business Insider reported, there are 190 recognized dog breeds in the US compared to only 42 cat breeds. One of the reasons for the disparity is that dogs have traits that people have historically considered useful, so humans continued to develop them to make them better hunters, herders, and guard dogs, for example.

Cats have been admired over centuries for many different reasons, but few of them required genetically modifying them. However, cat breeds do exist and a lot of us have a mixture of them at home without even realizing it. And as many may not realize, they have different traits as well.

Browse the gallery and discover which breeds make the best house cats, as ranked by the website Cat Breeds List.

36. Toyger

These striped studs are intelligent and sociable, and will surely get along great with everyone in the household. These cats are also low maintenance, as their short coat means little shedding and brushing required.

32. American wirehair

Curious and loyal, American wirehairs adapt easily to both kids and dogs. They are also known for being a healthy breed that can live up to 18 years if cared for properly.

30. Turkish Van

These bicolored stunners are energetic and friendly, set to please every member of the family. However, these kitties are known talkers, so be prepared for some meowing around the house.

28. Havana brown

These elegant cats are curious, adaptable, and healthy, though they do shed, which can be curbed with proper nutrition.

27. Balinese

These long-haired beauties are good with kids and other animals, though they are known vocalizers. Additionally, Balinese can suffer from health conditions that require extra care.

26. Colorpoint shorthair

These colorpoints are affectionate and social, though they also tend to suffer from health conditions.

24. Somali

These cats are adaptable, affectionate, and naturally energetic, so they are great for active people willing to play around with them.

22. American curl

These distinctive cats known for their elegant, wispy ears are people-oriented and remain playful throughout their lives. As an added bonus, they are also generally healthy and low maintenance.

20. Manx

Easygoing and playful, these cats are a great match for households with kids as they are active and may even play fetch!

18. Egyptian mau

Intelligent and loyal, maus are known to play fetch and learn new tricks, so they are perfect for families, including those with kids and dogs.

16. Tonkinese

Curious and playful, the Tonkinese make great family pets. If they get bored or lonely, they might resort to mischievousness.

14. Birman

Birmans have wonderful personalities. They are friendly, yet self-assured, and are known to follow their humans like puppies. They need regular grooming and will shed.

12. Devon rex

This intelligent breed is highly creative and will play with whatever is available. They are loyal and require loyalty back.

10. Scottish fold

These charming little fellas adapt easily to new environments and love the company of people, including children.

8. Sphynx

These interesting-looking creatures are sweet-natured and inquisitive, boasting lively personalities.They're also low maintenance, considering they have very little hair.

7. Abyssinian

These are among some of the oldest breeds around. Active, social, and vocal, these babes are perfect for active families who love to play.

6. American shorthair

Gentle, friendly, and boasting robust health, the American shorthair is a great addition to big families, dogs and all.

5. British shorthair

Mild-mannered and attention-seeking, the British shorthair is perfect for a household of kids and even other pets. They tend to be predictable, which is a good trait in a family pet.

4. Ragdoll

Low-maintenance and generally healthy, ragdolls are are patient with children, but they generally prefer calmer environments.

3. Maine coon

Adaptable and intelligent, Maine coons are famous for their large size, which has earned them the nickname of "gentle giants." They are sociable and highly trainable, making them great house companions.

2. Persian

Persians are adaptable and affectionate towards their humans as well as strangers. They do, however, have low tolerance for boisterous children and other pets, although they are perfectly fit to be around children who have been taught to respect their space.