It's decided I am getting a cat but what breed is best?

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Ragdolls are fun and adorable, but my favorite's are black Bombays. Mini black panthers pretty much, but they are sweet loving and playful and their fur is so soft. The are adorable <3

I think I could do without a cat dragging live fish and dismembered birds around the house...

I want one but I'd be too scared of it eating ME. And it's probably illegal in civilised countries.

norwegian forest cat, (directly translated)

their fur doesnt require as much care during most of the year as other long haired cats, their fur does however shed heavily in the spring, it can drive anyone crazy so daily brushing is reccomended.
my best friend has no less than 5 full breds living at his house, ywo never go indoors, one never goes out, their personalities are in general very playfull and energetic, though if it's very hot they will be very lazy and easily annoyed, (possibly due to the heavy fur)

Here is a website with good information about the temperament of different cats: http://fanciers.com/cat-facts/cat-breed ... tions.html. However, every cat has its own personality, which is shaped in part by its environment (e.g., is it socialized around people, held often, etc.). A benefit of adopting an adult cat versus a kitten is that you can get a better idea of what their personality is going to be like.

The more exotic the cat, the more likely you will have to buy one versus adopt one. And there are so many non-exotic cats in animal shelters who would make great pets, but are euthanized if they are not adopted soon enough.

You mention wanting the cat to be able to hold its own against other animals. Are you planning to keep it outside? Did you know that the average lifespan of an outdoor cat is only 5 years, while an indoor cat can live 15 to 20 years. Outdoor cats are more likely to be exposed to infectious diseases than their indoors-only counterparts. Felines who live outside may also encounter rabid wildlife and off-leash neighborhood dogs, and many cats get hit by cars. Consider keeping your cat indoors, and teaching it to walk on a harness and taking it for supervised outings.