Best Cats for First-Time Owners
Forgiving, straightforward breeds for anyone taking on this kind of pet for the first time.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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