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Puppy and kittenSeptember 7, 2026· 6 min read
# Cat breeds with blue eyes
Siamese, Ragdoll, Sacred Birman, Thai, Balinese, Snowshoe, Himalayan, Celestial, Ojos Azules… and breeds where blue is only an option. Pedibase list and advice before adopting.
By Pedibase
Blue-eyed cats fascinate. On Pedibase, several cat breeds have this look almost systematically; others display it only in certain colors or patterns. This guide lists the breeds concerned, explains why blue appears, and links to profiles and breeders.
Please note: a white European cat with blue eyes is not « a breed ». Here, we are talking about recognized breeds listed in the Pedibase catalog, with their nuances.
## Why some cats have blue eyes
Three situations come up often.
- **Colourpoint coat** (Siamese type): the darker « points » pattern on the face, ears, legs and tail almost always comes with blue eyes. This is the case for the Siamese, Balinese, Ragdoll, Birman, Thai, Snowshoe, Himalayan…
- **Dominant white gene**: a white cat (Turkish Angora, Turkish Van, certain lines) may have both blue eyes, both amber eyes, or one of each (odd eyes).
- **Breeds selected for blue**: the [Ojos Azules](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/ojos-azules) and the [Céleste](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/celeste) place the blue gaze at the heart of the standard, without necessarily being colourpoint.
The Russian Blue, despite its name, has green eyes. The word « blue » here refers to the coat, not the gaze.
## Breeds with blue eyes « almost always »
### Siamese
The [Siamese](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/siamese) is the reference: slender body, contrasting points, intense almond-shaped blue eyes. Around 70 breeders listed on Pedibase. Vocal, sociable, requires company. Ideal if you want the most classic « colourpoint + blue eyes » combination.
### Ragdoll
The [Ragdoll](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/ragdoll) has oval eyes of a deep blue. Large size, calm temperament, highly sought after: more than 250 breeders on Pedibase. Colourpoint or mitted depending on the lines, blue remains the rule.
### Birman
The [Birman](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/birman) is recognizable by its white gloves and blue eyes. A breed very present in France (more than 300 breeders listed). Calm, attached to its family, with medium-long coat care to plan for.
### Thai
The [Thai](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/thai) is the oriental « old type »: less extreme than some modern Siamese, with oval eyes of an intense blue. Fewer breeders than a Ragdoll, but a real option if you like colourpoint without the ultra-slender build.
### Balinese
The [Balinese](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/balinese) is in practice a medium-long-haired Siamese: the same almond-shaped blue eyes, the same expressive side. Breeding availability is rarer in France.
### Snowshoe
The [Snowshoe](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/snowshoe) combines Siamese-style points and white « socks ». Fairly large, slightly slanted blue eyes. A rare breed: few breeders, so look early.
### Himalayan
The [Himalayan](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/himalayan) takes the Persian build with a colourpoint coat: large blue eyes. The same care requirements as a Persian (coat, eyes, breathing depending on the lines).
### Céleste
The [Céleste](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/celeste) highlights large blue eyes in a semi-long type, with soft contours. A little-known breed, to discover through its profile and the available breeders.
### Ojos Azules
The [Ojos Azules](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/ojos-azules) (« blue eyes » in Spanish) was selected for this gaze, in varied coats. Very low numbers: check the seriousness of the line and health advice before any plans.
## Breeds where blue is possible, not systematic
### Tonkinese
The [Tonkinese](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/tonkinese) crosses Siamese and Burmese. Depending on the pattern (mink, point, solid), the eyes may be blue, aqua or amber. Ask the breeder about the typical eye color of the litter.
### Turkish Van
The [Turkish Van](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/turkish-van) may have amber eyes, blue eyes, or one of each. White often dominates the coat; blue is only one of the standard's options.
### Persian and colourpoint Exotic
The [Persian](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/persian) and the [Exotic](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/exotic) do not always have blue eyes. In colourpoint, blue becomes the rule, as in the Himalayan. In other colors, the gaze tends to follow the coat (copper, orange, etc.).
### Turkish Angora and white cats
The [Turkish Angora](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/turkish-angora) may have blue eyes, especially against a white background, sometimes odd-eyed. This is not a guarantee: read the line's standard and see the parents.
## What you need to know before adopting
- **Deafness**: in white cats with blue eyes, the risk of hereditary deafness is higher. A serious breeder discusses it and can direct you toward tests / BAER depending on the case. This risk is not the same in a classic colourpoint Siamese.
- **Care**: long coat (Birman, Ragdoll, Himalayan, Céleste) = regular brushing. Persian / Himalayan eyes = more frequent cleaning.
- **Temperament**: Siamese and Thai are often more vocal and demanding; Ragdoll and Birman calmer. Blue eyes say nothing about volume.
- **LOOF**: for a recognized breed, ask about the [LOOF](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-cat-breeding-advice/loof-what-is-it-for-a-purebred-cat) framework and [check the breeder](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-cat-breeding-advice/how-to-check-a-lof-or-loof-breeder).
To compare two profiles, use the [breed comparison tool](https://www.pedibase.com/comparateur-races-de-chat) or the [choosing your cat](https://www.pedibase.com/choisir-son-chat) guide. To meet a breeder: [how to choose a cat breeder](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-cat-breeding-advice/how-to-choose-a-cat-breeder).
## Quick table
- **Always / overwhelmingly blue**: Siamese, Balinese, Ragdoll, Birman, Thai, Snowshoe, Himalayan, Céleste, Ojos Azules.
- **Sometimes blue**: Tonkinese, Turkish Van, colourpoint Persian / Exotic, Turkish Angora (especially white).
- **Not blue eyes despite the name**: Russian Blue (green eyes).
## In summary
If you are looking for a pedigree cat with blue eyes, start with colourpoints (Siamese, Ragdoll, Birman, Thai, Balinese, Snowshoe, Himalayan) and breeds centered on this gaze (Céleste, Ojos Azules). Then check whether blue is mandatory or optional (Tonkinese, Van, Angora). Then visit a breeder: you can see the gaze in the parents, and the seriousness too.
## Breeds related to this article
Explore full listings for the breeds mentioned in this article.
[Siamese](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/siamese) [Ragdoll](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/ragdoll) [Birman](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/birman) [Thai](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/thai) [Balinese](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/balinese) [Snowshoe](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/snowshoe) [Himalayan](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/himalayan) [Céleste](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/celeste) [Ojos Azules](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/ojos-azules) [Tonkinese](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/tonkinese) [Turkish Van](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/turkish-van) [Persian](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/persian) [Turkish Angora](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/turkish-angora) [Exotic](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/exotic)
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