The 30 best cat breeds, ranked

Which cat is the best cat? You're about to find out.

Using the same complex (kind of) algorithm we used for our dog ranking, we have ranked 30 of the world's most popular cat breeds from thirtieth-best to first-best.

And the absolutebest part? Zero cats will care that we did this -- or care that we are alive at all. Cats! Don't! Care!

SEE ALSO:Just 23 great photos of cats standing on two legs

Of course, if you want to adopt a cat, be sure to check out your local shelter first. The cats there might not be certified by the Cat Fancier's Association, but we bet you will fancy them anyway.

Now, our ranking:

30. Havana Brown

A rare Havana Brown cat is resting on a chair outdoors, shallow depth of field.; Shutterstock ID 300432482Credit: Shutterstock / Stephen Orsillo

A cat.

29. Tonkinese

Chocolate Cream coloured Tonkinese Cat sitting on a chair under the table; Shutterstock ID 546625075Credit: Shutterstock / Belle Ciezak

Another fine cat.

28. Ocicat

Ocicat; Shutterstock ID 579271288Credit: Shutterstock / Jaroslaw Kurek

Nice whiskers.

27. American Shorthair

Cat sitting. American Shorthair; Shutterstock ID 147791195Credit: Shutterstock / Noko3

Your cat, probably.

26. American Bobtail

A photo of funny red american bobtail cats three monthes old on blured background; Shutterstock ID 669664954Credit: Shutterstock / Ievgeniia Miroshnichenko

Floof tail.

25. Chartreux

Chartreux Cat (Photo by Marka/UIG via Getty Images)Credit: UIG via Getty Images

Cute cheeks.

24. Singapura

The Singapura breed of cat, declared by the Singapore government to be a living national monument (Photo by Visions of America/UIG via Getty Images)Credit: UIG via Getty Images

Very small.

23. RagaMuffin

A ragamuffin cat is held by a jury member at the World Cat show in Athens on March 29, 2015. AFP PHOTO / LOUISA GOULIAMAKI (Photo credit should read LOUISA GOULIAMAKI/AFP/Getty Images)Credit: AFP/Getty Images

Big fluff tail.

22. LaPerm

Laperm chocolate silver lynx on black background; Shutterstock ID 36623230Credit: Shutterstock / Linn Currie

Permanent perm.

21. Siamese

Siamese cat playing in the garden ; Shutterstock ID 613252148Credit: Shutterstock / lucicatalin

Meows a ton.

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20. Manx

Brown classic tabby manx cat outdoors; Shutterstock ID 2649794Credit: Shutterstock / Robynrg

Very small tail.

19. Burmilla

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Erich Schmidt/imageBROKER/REX/Shutterstock (4257699a) Burmilla cat, kitten, tomcat, 14 weeks, red silver shaded colour VARIOUSCredit: Erich Schmidt/imageBROKER/REX/Shutterstock

Introduced in 1981, it's a cross between a Chinchilla Persian and a Burmese.

18. Balinese

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Gerard Lacz/REX/Shutterstock (1922374a) Balinese Domestic Cat, Adult laying against Black Bakcground VARIOUSCredit: Gerard Lacz/REX/Shutterstock

Can pull off round-frame glasses.

17. Ragdoll

ST HELENS, ENGLAND - JUNE 03: Farafalla Lock Up Your Daughter a Blue Pointed Picolour Ragdoll cat at Merseyside Cat Club Championship show at Sutton Leisure Centre on June 3, 2017 in St Helens, England. (Photo by Shirlaine Forrest/WireImage)Credit: WireImage

Nice blue eyes.

16. Birman

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: A Tabby Point Birman Kitten named 'Felonie The Full Monty' sits next to his first place rosette after being exhibited at the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy's Supreme Cat Show held in the NEC on November 20, 2010 in Birmingham, England. The one-day Supreme Cat Show is one of the largest cat fancy competitions in Europe with 1196 cats being exhibited. This year's show is celebrating 100 years of the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy; exhibitors are aiming to have their cat named as the show's 'Supreme Exhibit' from the winners of the individual categories of: Persian, Semi-Longhair, British, Foreign, Burmese, Oriental and Siamese. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)Credit: Getty Images

Always in white gloves – very formal.

15. Egyptian Mau

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 22: Geniemau Yasmina Femi, an Egyptian Mau cat being judged at the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy's 'Supreme Championship Cat Show' at the NEC Arena on November 22, 2014 in Birmingham, England. The one-day Supreme Cat Show is one of the largest cat fancy competitions in Europe with over one thousand cats being exhibited. Exhibitors aim to have their cat named as the show's 'Supreme Exhibit' from the winners of the individual categories of: Persian, Semi-Longhair, British, Foreign, Burmese, Oriental, Siamese. (Photo by Rob Stothard/Getty Images)Credit: Getty Images

Quite fast.

14. Somali

Somali cat portrait on fluffy bed lying and looking at camera; Shutterstock ID 389580601Credit: Shutterstock / Nataliya Kuznetsova

Giant fluffy tail.

13. Turkish Angora

turkish angora cat; Shutterstock ID 256073326Credit: Shutterstock / Anastasia Koro

The rich aunt of cats.

12. Siberian

Visitors pat Sheru, a Siberian cat, during the 8th International Cat Show organised by the World Cat Federation in Bangalore on July 30, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / MANJUNATH KIRAN (Photo credit should read MANJUNATH KIRAN/AFP/Getty Images)Credit: AFP/Getty Images

A regal cat.

11. Sphynx

Canadain Sphynx cat at the show in Hala Lucznicka, Bydgoszcz, Poland on September 24 2016. Cats compete for prizes which in turn makes it possible for their owners to sell their cats as prize winning breeds fetching sometimes up to 500 Euros or more for a kitten. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Credit: NurPhoto via Getty Images

The fuzzy peach of cats.

10. Maine Coon

(GERMANY OUT) cat, Maine Coon, Maine-Coon-Cat, American Longhair cat, domestic cat (Photo by Cuveland/ullstein bild via Getty Images)Credit: ullstein bild via Getty Images

The state cat of Maine.

9. Norwegian Forest Cat

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 22: Sherman, a Norwegian Forest Kitten, is held by its owner before being judged at the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy's 'Supreme Championship Cat Show' at the NEC Arena on November 22, 2014 in Birmingham, England. The one-day Supreme Cat Show is one of the largest cat fancy competitions in Europe with over one thousand cats being exhibited. Exhibitors aim to have their cat named as the show's 'Supreme Exhibit' from the winners of the individual categories of: Persian, Semi-Longhair, British, Foreign, Burmese, Oriental, Siamese. (Photo by Rob Stothard/Getty Images)Credit: Getty Images

A masterpiece.

8. American Curl

An american curl cat; Shutterstock ID 595151480Credit: Shutterstock / Sel_Sanders

Look at those ear tufts!

7. Bengal

Bengal Cat Hunting outdoor, on Nature green background; Shutterstock ID 627252926Credit: Shutterstock / Seregraff

#7, but certainly #1 in the "markings" category.

6. Bombay

Beautiful cute bombay black cat portrait with yellow eyes and attentive look in green grass and flowers in nature; Shutterstock ID 666025594Credit: Shutterstock / Viktor Sergeevich

Will bring you a lifetime of good luck.

5. Persian

persian cat; Shutterstock ID 257314705Credit: Shutterstock / Piyato

A stunning floof.

4. British Shorthair

A British Shorthair cat looks on during a cat exhibition in Bishkek on March 23, 2013. Cat lovers from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan took part in the exhibition. AFP PHOTO/VYACHESLAV OSELEDKO (Photo credit should read VYACHESLAV OSELEDKO/AFP/Getty Images)Credit: AFP/Getty Images

The symmetrical face of a gorgeous model.

3. Japanese Bobtail

Japanese bobtail black cat walking in the plantation; Shutterstock ID 558272140Credit: Shutterstock / NANCY AYUMI KUNIHIRO

A small tail.

2. Scottish Fold

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Anatoly Maltsev/EPA/REX/Shutterstock (7906540a) An Odd-eyed (different Colored Eyes) White Scottish Fold Kitten Poses For Pictures During a Cat Exhibition in Saint Petersburg Russia Saturday 18 September 2004 Cats From Various Different Breeds Compete in Four Different Categories in an International Cat Show of Federation International Feline Accosiation Which Runs From Saturday to Sunday Russia Cats Show - Sep 2004Credit: Anatoly Maltsev/EPA/REX/Shutterstock

Ears!!!!!!!

1. Exotic Shorthair

MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA - DECEMBER 4, 2016: An Exotic Shorthair breed cat at the 2016 Grand Prix Royal Canin international cat show at the Crocus Expo Exhibition Center. Dmitry Serebryakov/TASS (Photo by Dmitry Serebryakov\TASS via Getty Images)Credit: Dmitry Serebryakov/TASS

A squish-face angel. The pug of cats. Our ruler.

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