There are many breeds of all-black cats, including Chinese domestic cats, British Shorthair cats, Persian cats, Bombay cats, Egyptian black cats, Havana cats, Tiffany cats, Mandalay cats, Angora cats, Norwegian Forest cats, Exotic Shorthair cats, Burmese cats, Bombay cats, Japanese Bobtail cats, Scottish Fold cats, American Bobtail cats, and American Curl cats.

These breeds of cats may all have all-black fur, but they can differ in size, facial features, and temperament. For example, the Bombay cat is a cross between a black American Shorthair and a dark brown Burmese cat; it is medium-sized with short, dense fur and a gentle, affectionate temperament. The Havana cat, on the other hand, is longer, with soft, smooth fur and an intelligent, enthusiastic personality.