Category guide · Shopify taxonomy 2026-08

Shopify category attributes for Cat Toys

In Shopify's standard product taxonomy, Cat Toys sits at Animals & Pet Supplies > Pet Supplies > Cat Supplies > Cat Toys. Once a product has this category, Shopify shows the attributes below in the product editor. Filled attributes are structured facts — AI shopping assistants and Shopify's own search and filters can use them to match a shopper's question without guessing from your text.

The 7 attributes for Cat Toys

• Battery size — Indicates the battery compatibility for the product, such as AAA or 9V
  Examples: 10, 13, 312, 395, 675, 14500, 16340, 18490 (102 values in total)
• Battery type — Distinguishes between types of batteries, such as disposable or rechargeable
  Examples: Contained-detachable, Contained-undetachable, Disposable, Rechargeable, Standalone (included), Standalone (not-included), Other
• Color — Defines the primary color or pattern, such as blue or striped
  Examples: Beige, Black, Blue, Bronze, Brown, Clear, Gold, Gray (19 values in total)
• Material treatment — Specifies chemical or physical treatments applied to materials for preservation or safety (e.g., heat treated, fumigated, chemically treated)
  Examples: Chemically treated, Fumigated, Heat treated, Other
• Pattern — Describes the design or motif of a product, such as floral or striped
  Examples: Abstract, Animal, Art, Bead & reel, Birds, Brick, Bull's eye, Camouflage (51 values in total)
• Plant material — Specifies whether plant materials are live, preserved, or artificial
  Examples: Artificial, Dried/preserved, Live, Other
• Toy/Game material — Identifies the main material used in a toy or game, such as plastic or wood
  Examples: Acrylic, Aluminum, Bamboo, Canvas, Cardboard, Cork, Cotton, Denim (39 values in total)

More specific categories

Shopify recommends the most specific category that fits. Under Cat Toys you can choose: Balls & Chasers, Catnip Toys, Chew Toys, Feathers & Teasers, Interactive Toys, Laser Toys, Puzzles & Treat-Dispensing Toys, Squeakies, Stuffed Toys & Plushies, Tunnels, Wands. A more specific category can come with more attributes.

How to fill them

1. Open the product in Shopify admin → Category → choose Cat Toys (or a more specific one).
2. The category's attributes appear below it. Pick values that are true for the product — for example, the colors you actually sell.
3. Only fill what you know. An empty attribute is better than a wrong one.

Many attributes are already in your store in another form: your variant options ("Color: Black, Olive") or words in your title and description ("100% cotton"). Listproof reads those and suggests the matching attribute values for you to approve — it never fills an attribute that isn't supported by your own product details.

Source: Shopify product taxonomy (release 2026-08, MIT license). Shopify can add attributes over time; your admin always shows the current list. See also: what category attributes are.

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