The American Shorthair, the first house cat, came to America on the Mayflower and has huge eyes, short ears, and somewhat flattened features. American Shorthairs aren't necessarily black, although they're usually friendly and have over 80 colors and patterns.
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Turkish Angora cats have tiny heads, thick tails, and silky hair like the rabbit. This gregarious breed gets along with most people, including pets and kids, but they are the family leader.
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LaPerms, available in many colors and coat patterns (including black), are known for their fluffy fur. Funnily enough, LaPerm kittens are either born hairless or rapidly lose all their hair, and their bouncy, curly coats appear around four months.
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With a little caressing, the gentle and affectionate Ragamuffin may become limp like a rag doll. This breed is recognized for its silky, low-maintenance coat and loving personality.
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The Selkirk Rex has wide eyes, a flat snout, and a spherical head like other Persian cats. This breed is amiable and adored for its silky, curly fur, which comes in black and other colors.
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Manx cats are named after the Isle of Man off Britain's coast and are most immediately identifiable by their lack of a tail owing to a genetic abnormality. Manx cats come in black, white, red, blue, cream, and silver.
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A hairless cat, the Sphynx's skin determines its color (there are black Sphinxes). This breed's owners must keep them out of the cold and sun since they have no fur.
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This native black-furred Norwegian breed may have been transported to the U.S. by viking ships to hunt rodents before 1979. Nowadays, the Norwegian Forest Cat is a homebody that likes people and dogs.
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