Cat lovers, such as myself, love to dig into and explore different topics concerning cats. Lately, I’ve been particularly captivated by one mesmerizing feature – cat eye colors.
There’s something so enchanting about those golden-yellow eyes that I’ve found myself exploring every detail I can about them. Since you’re here, I’m guessing you share the same curiosity about these stunning yellow-eyed beauties!
In the list below, I’ve rounded up the TOP 10 domestic cats with yellow eyes. Let’s discover these golden-eyed wonders together!
1. Bengal Cat
Bengal cats are widely known for their spotted coats. Their coats can be spotted or marbled and can come in different colors, they are short and easy to groom.
The colors that are accepted by breeders, and by the Cat Fanciers Association, are snowy white, brown, or silver.
Bengal cats usually have golden yellow or green eyes. However, their eye color can vary from a gray shade to a golden orange shade.
They are quite talkative, active, and extremely playful cats that are easily trained and friendly towards humans and other pets.
Bengal cats closely resemble leopards, which is a trait a lot of people like. However, even though they resemble wild animals, they are sweet and loving domestic cats who love to cuddle and are extremely soft to the touch.
A Bengal cat will love you unconditionally and form strong bonds with its owners. They can adapt to their new living arrangements and surroundings quickly as long as their humans are with them.
You should consider buying different toys and cat trees so your Bengal cat is entertained when left alone, even adopting a second cat would be a great idea.
2. Turkish Van Kedisi
The body of a Turkish Van Kedisi cat is usually white with different colored marks. A Turkish Van is an affectionate, friendly, and trainable cat.
They are extremely intelligent cats, so it is easy to train them and teach them tricks or play fetch. They are also cuddly, but will not bother you or sit on your lap as much as other domestic cats.
They are more a fan of snuggling in next to you than on you, and they like to be petted; they are not a fan of being picked up and held. The eye color of a Turkish Van is yellow, amber to be exact.
The coat of a Turkish Van is long and their shedding is seasonal. The patterns of their coats are bi-color with white color as a base which covers almost the entire body, except the markings on the head and tail.
Markings and spots on their bodies are usually: black, orange, blue, or brown. According to some research, the spots can vary, and can even be of any color, mixed with white.
3. Khao Manee
The Khao Manee cat breed usually has odd eyes, meaning one eye is usually blue and the other is yellow. However, they can also have either blue or yellow eyes.
These cats are very playful, incredibly smart, and active. They are easily trained and will be friendly towards other pets and humans.
A Khao Manee is a good choice for first-time pet owners since they have short coats and are easily groomed. They are relaxed and outgoing and will be fine with many visitors.
A Khao Manee really appreciates the attention you give them and, as long as you’re home, they don’t mind it if you have a party every night!
These beautiful cats are a breed that comes to mind whenever someone thinks of white cats with yellow eyes since they have only a solid pattern and their fur can only be white. These felines are very loyal and anyone would be lucky to have them as pets.
4. American Curl
An American Curl cat is known for its bent ears. This breed is sociable, loving, friendly, extremely playful, and active.
They can have either a long or short coat but are easily groomed. Their coats can be solid or calico, tabby, color point, or bi-color. Fur colors, other than white, include: black, beige, lilac, red, brown, cinnamon, lavender, lilac, fawn, or gray/blue.
Their eye color can be yellow or gold, but also aqua, copper, green, hazel, or orange, or they can be odd-eyed.
The American Curl is a really active cat breed, they preserve the energy of a kitten until they reach full adulthood, and it can last for two or three years of their lives.
They remain smart and active even later in life, they are mostly physical and not vocal. They will give head bumps or cuddles rather than meow at you.
They tolerate being left alone, but will also appreciate your company when you are around. An American Curl adapts pretty easily to their surroundings, location, and people.
5. Japanese Bobtail
The Japanese Bobtail is a fairly rare cat breed known for its short tail and ability to have either a short or a long coat.
They usually have odd-colored or blue eyes, but the color can also be in variations of golden yellow, orange, or green.
A Japanese Bobtail is a loving, sociable, smart, and bold type of cat. They are good for families and extremely friendly to other pets, both cats and dogs. They are easily groomed, trainable, and quite active.
You have more opportunities for playtime activities with this cat breed than any other, they are extremely active and playful.
They somewhat resemble dogs since they like playing fetch and greeting you at the door. The coat patterns of a Japanese Bobtail can be solid, calico, tabby, or bi-color. Possible fur colors: black, white, brown, cream, gray, silver, or red.
6. American Shorthair
The American Shorthair was bred primarily because of their intelligence and hunting abilities, later on, cat lovers started noticing them so they became loving house pets.
This is an affectionate, bold, protective, friendly, and loyal cat breed. They are not demanding and when it comes to grooming, you don’t need to worry much since they have short-hair coats.
American Shorthair cats are also intelligent and easy to train, they are not prone to separation anxiety since they were primarily bred to be outdoor hunters and that remains in their genes.
This is a great choice for a first-time pet since they tolerate being left alone, do not require much grooming, and will adapt easily to any changes in their surroundings.
The eyes of an American Shorthair are usually in some shade of greenish-yellow but can be green or golden yellow.
The length of their coat is short, and it can come in a bi-color, tri-color, tabby, or solid pattern. Colors other than black include white, orange, gray/blue, brown, or cream.
7. Bombay Cat
The Bombay cat is a perfect breed for wildlife lovers. It is a mixed breed of American Shorthair and Burmese cat, and yet the look of a Bombay cat resembles the black panther.
Bombay cats are great for families, they are good with seniors, children, and other cats. They are affectionate, loving, and sociable, and are a great choice for a family pet.
Bombay cats are also quite playful, but can also be a bit reserved which makes them great and safe around children.
The length of their coat is short, and this breed only has a solid black coat pattern: black or ebony color. Their eye color is mostly yellow, but can sometimes be orange, golden yellow, or green.
8. Maine Coon
Majestic-looking Maine Coons are long-haired, large domestic cats; they’re the largest domestic breed. Maine Coons are sociable, loving, easily trained, extremely loyal, and cuddly cats.
All Maine Coons are truly beautiful, but a black Maine Coon is not only beautiful, it is also extremely rare.
Maine Coon cats usually have yellow eyes, but they can also have orange, green, gold, or a mixture of green and gold colors.
They will form strong bonds and love their humans unconditionally. They are quite playful and very intelligent. Maine Coons make great family pets, and their fluffy, majestic bodies are wonderfully cuddly.
Their coat length is long and can be solid, bi-color, tri-color, tabby, or color point. Other than black, their fur can be white, orange, ebony, brown, beige, or gray.
9. Ragamuffin
Ragamuffin cats are large, fluffy, cuddly cats. They are not that larger than other domestic cats, but their enormous fluffy coat makes them appear bigger.
Their coats are long and can be solid, bi-color, tri-color, tabby, or color point. Various fur colors can be black, white, gray, silver, lilac, fawn, brown, or red.
Their eye colors can be golden yellow, copper/orange, aqua blue, or green.
Despite the length of their coat, they do not require special grooming sessions, since their shedding is normal. Usually, combing them twice a week is enough to keep their coats looking fabulous.
These cats are laid-back, relaxed, affectionate pets that love to cuddle. They enjoy spending time with their owners and are friendly towards other people and other pets as well.
10. Scottish Fold
A Scottish Fold cat usually has yellow or copper eyes, but can also have blue or golden eyes. They are most usually odd-eyed due to heterochromia, where one eye is orange or golden and the other is blue.
A Scottish Fold is a very cuddly cat breed. They are sweet, smart, loving cats who love to play. They love playing with their owners and will appreciate the love and attention you provide.
They are easily trained and easily groomed, the only thing you need to pay special attention to is their weight. They are prone to gaining weight, so you’ll need to watch their diet.
A Scottish Fold can grow up to have either a short or a long coat. Either way, it will not require special grooming sessions.
Their coat patterns can be tabby, calico, solid, or bi-color. They are usually gray/blue colored, but can also be black, and they usually have yellow eyes. Other coat colors: white, red, cream, silver, or fawn.