Thought to bring luck and adored for centuries, cats are one of the most popular animals on the planet.
Truth is, no matter the breed, cats are one of the most beautiful cats on the planet and it has been said that once you get a cat, your life will never be the same – in the best possible way!
Owners can sometimes be so in love with these gorgeous creatures that they get another – the average cat owner actually has two according to reports!
And while their personalities are all completely different and their needs are all individual, some of these beautiful rare cat breeds are so beautiful they certainly need more attention!
Owners can sometimes be so in love with these gorgeous creatures that they get another – the average cat owner actually has two according to reports!
![Energy packed, intelligent and curious, these bald cat breeds originate from Russia and have very large ears.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmZiNjUyYjk0LTVjMTQtNDdhNy1hM2RiLWUyMjMxZmUxZmRhZDo1ZTkwZjZkMC1jMDg4LTQ2NzItOTBiMC04ZDNjODIxODQ1YjM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
9. Peterbald
Energy packed, intelligent and curious, these bald cat breeds originate from Russia and have very large ears.Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro
![A soft and wavy coat makes this cat breed stand out amongst the crowd. They are known to be a very gentle breed and often great companions.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjZlOWFhMDBjLWYxNjYtNDFiNC04OGQ4LWJkNWExYjcxMjNlNTpkNDUzYmY0Yi1lMDhjLTRjNDItYjY3MC1iYjNjYzYwYTZlODc=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
10. LaPerm
A soft and wavy coat makes this cat breed stand out amongst the crowd. They are known to be a very gentle breed and often great companions.Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro