The most popular cat breeds of 2010 include a stunning beauty, a gentle giant, something exotic, a little ragdoll and even a hairless breed.
While Labrador Retrievers lead the pack when it comes to the popularity of dog breeds, the Persian reigns in the cat world, according to the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA).
Each year, the CFA tabulates the registrations of all cat breeds registered with their organization to determine the most popular cat breed in the nation and in 2010, the Persian earned the top spot. The ranking was no surprise; the stunning Persian has held the number one position for decades.
The second most popular breed is the gentle giant of cat breeds, the Maine Coon. Adaptable to almost any living environment, this shaggy-haired breed is known not only as a wonderful family cat that gets along well with children and other pets, but also for its superior mouse-catching abilities.
One surprising change in CFA’s popularity rankings of cat breeds include the hairless Sphynx, which jumped to the number five position. The breed making the greatest stride in popularity over the years is the Ragdoll. Aptly named because this affectionate breed resembles the doll when it relaxes in the lap of its beloved humans, the ragdoll now ranks as the fourth most popular cat breed.
We’ve listed the top 10 cat breeds below. For a full list of all 41 breeds ranked in order of their popularity, visit the CFA.
| 1 |  | Persian |
|---|---|---|
| 2 |  | Maine coon |
| 3 |  | Exotic |
| 4 |  | Ragdoll |
| 5 |  | Sphynx |
| 6 |  | Siamese |
| 7 |  | Abyssinian |
| 8 |  | American shorthair |
| 9 |  | Cornish rex |
| 10 |  | Birman |
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