Cat Breeds

Every cat breed with its temperament, coat and grooming needs, activity level, feeding guidance and how well it suits apartments, children and other pets.

10 entries

Persian

The original lap cat — serene, silky and impossibly beautiful.

Size
Large
Weight
7–15 lb (3.2–6.8 kg)
Lifespan
12–17 years

Siamese

Chatty, curious and utterly devoted — the cat that thinks it's a person.

Size
Medium
Weight
8–12 lb (3.5–5.5 kg)
Lifespan
12–20 years

Maine Coon

The gentle giant of the cat world — fluffy, friendly and fascinatingly dog-like.

Size
Large
Weight
9–22 lb (4–10 kg)
Lifespan
12–15 years

British Shorthair

Calm, round and deeply dignified — the teddy bear of the cat world.

Size
Large
Weight
9–18 lb (4–8 kg)
Lifespan
12–20 years

Bengal

Wild at heart, tame in your home — the leopard you can actually live with.

Size
Large
Weight
8–15 lb (3.6–7 kg)
Lifespan
12–16 years

Ragdoll

The cat that goes limp in your arms — and steals your heart.

Size
Large
Weight
10–20 lb (4.5–9 kg)
Lifespan
12–17 years

Sphynx

Naked, warm and impossible to ignore — the cat that runs on love.

Size
Large
Weight
8–15 lb (3.5–7 kg)
Lifespan
12–15 years

Scottish Fold

Owl-faced and irresistibly round — the cat the internet loves.

Size
Medium
Weight
6–13 lb (2.7–6 kg)
Lifespan
11–15 years

Abyssinian

Ancient, athletic and always in motion — the cat that never sits still.

Size
Medium
Weight
6–11 lb (2.7–4.9 kg)
Lifespan
14–17 years

Norwegian Forest Cat

A Viking in a fur coat — rugged, independent and breathtakingly beautiful.

Size
Large
Weight
9–20 lb (4–9 kg)
Lifespan
14–16 years