If Cats Were in the Olympics: Top 7 Contenders from Around the World

Ever wonder what type of cat would reign supreme if there were a feline Olympics? We did. That's why we rounded up the most popular cat breeds from across the globe and highlighted their Olympic medal-worthy personality traits. Read on to find out the cat breeds that are worthy of the Olympics, plus how to say "cat" in different languages throughout the world! - By Cecily Kellogg

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5. Denmark's Team: The Exotic Shorthair
This kitty was bred to be a short-haired Persian so that you can have the personality of a Persian without the mess of hair. This is a very popular cat in Denmark. With their stocky build and flat faces, I bet they would be medal-winning weight lifters. In Denmark, you call a cat, "kat," and cats say "maivv."
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Photo by: Flickr/ah7trude
5. Denmark's Team: The Exotic Shorthair
This kitty was bred to be a short-haired Persian so that you can have the personality of a Persian without the mess of hair. This is a very popular cat in Denmark. With their stocky build and flat faces, I bet they would be medal-winning weight lifters. In Denmark, you call a cat, "kat," and cats say "maivv."
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