Determining the breed of a cat can be challenging, but there are some clues in the cats physical appearance that can help determine the breed. Here are some features that can help identify a cats breed:

• Coat pattern: Certain patterns and markings originated with specific breeds, but these traits now appear in many cats because of random mating. Some common coat patterns include solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, calico, and bicolor.

• Coat length: Cats can be classified as hairless, shorthair, medium hair, or longhair.

• Size: Cats can be classified as small, medium, or large breeds based on their weight.

• Ear type and face shape: Cat ears and face shape can tell a lot about a cat breed. Theres everything from narrow, apple-shaped ears to wide, rounded ears, and from flat faces to narrow faces.

If you are still unsure about your cats breed, there are apps available like Cat Scanner that can identify your cats breed reliably in just a few seconds by taking a picture, recording a video, or uploading an image. These apps can recognize around 60 different cat breeds, including all breeds officially recognized by the Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe) and even some more.