Cats can be long haired or short haired. Some of the different types of cats are silver tabby Persian, cats with points, single colored cats, bicolored cats, tricolored cats, cats with marking s and white patches, cats with tipping, and tabby cats. Most cats have tails, but the manx cat doesn't. Different breeds may do better inside or outside. You should do some research so you get a breed of cat that will be good for you and where you live.
Some cats live in the house and some cats live outside.
If a cat lives outside it needs a safe place to sleep. That could be a garage or a barn. If it is really cold outside, your cat needs a warm bed or it should be brought inside. You could use a carrier basket for a bed for your cat or a basket with a towel or blanket. I keep my cats in my room.