Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Cat Breeds (With Photos!)

Pedigreed cats have distinctive traits -- and personalities. Here are 18 of America's most beloved feline breeds.

This feature originally appeared in the July/August issue of Martha Stewart Living magazine, on newsstands now.

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