Cats have been depicted as pets in paintings as long as 3,600 years ago. Therefore, it's no surprise that there are some very ancient cat breeds. Have you ever wondered how long some of these felines have been around? Check out our gallery below! read more
#5 – Siberian Cat. The Siberian Cat, or Siberian Forest Cat, originated in Russia centuries ago. While the breed was first mentioned in 1871, it is believed to be one of the ancestors of all modern long-haired cat breeds. read more
I personally believe that this cat may be the winner for the oldest domestic cat breed. They are one of the few naturally spotted breeds of cat. Apparently, the way an Egyptian Mau looks is relatively the same as it was 3,000 years ago. read more
The ALC hails back to the Pleistocene period, and maybe even before, making it the oldest “kind” of cat known to be petted by humans. (Not counting the leopard [Pantherine] and cheetah [Felid] domesticated by people in the Congo, Ethiopia, Egypt, throughout the Middle and Near East, and North Africa). read more