The domestic cat is a small, usually furry, domesticated, and carnivorous mammal. It is often called a housecat when kept as an indoor pet. There are over 30 breeds of commonly domesticated cats.

There are many different types of cats. These are three of the most popluar types of domesticated cats.

Persian Cat

American Shorthaired Cat

Siamese Cat

Cats were first used domestsicly as pest control for hunting small rodents and game animals.