Cat Breeds
Cat breeds are a newer domestication than dogs — most recognized breeds were developed in the 20th century. Maine Coon, Ragdoll, Persian, Siamese, Bengal, Sphynx: each has specific temperament, grooming needs, and suitability for apartment life.
Sort by origin country, by coat length, or by typical lifespan. Community-ranked by owners who know the difference between "independent" and "actually hates you".
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- Mar 6, 2026
Included fields: Breed, Origin, Size, Coat, Temperament, and 5 more.
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Breed↕ | Origin↕ | Size↕ | Coat↕ | Temperament↕ | Life Span↕ | Hypoallergenic↕ | Good with Kids↕ | Energy Level↕ | Known For↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Persian | Iran | Medium | Long | Quiet, Sweet, Gentle | 12-17 years | No | Good | Low | Flat face, luxurious coat |
Maine Coon | United States | Large | Long | Gentle, Intelligent, Playful | 12-15 years | No | Excellent | Medium | Gentle giant, dog-like personality |
Ragdoll | United States | Large | Long | Docile, Calm, Affectionate | 12-15 years | No | Excellent | Low | Goes limp when held |
British Shorthair | United Kingdom | Medium | Short | Easygoing, Calm, Loyal | 12-20 years | No | Good | Low | Cheshire Cat, round face |
Siamese | Thailand | Medium | Short | Vocal, Social, Intelligent | 15-20 years | No | Good | High | Blue eyes, point coloring, talkative |
Abyssinian | Ethiopia | Medium | Short | Active, Playful, Curious | 9-15 years | No | Good | Very High | Ticked coat, oldest known breed |
Bengal | United States | Medium | Short | Energetic, Playful, Confident | 12-16 years | Yes | Good | Very High | Leopard-like spots, wild ancestry |
Sphynx | Canada | Medium | Hairless | Friendly, Outgoing, Mischievous | 8-14 years | Yes | Good | High | Hairless, warm to touch |
Scottish Fold | Scotland | Medium | Short/Long | Sweet, Gentle, Adaptable | 11-14 years | No | Good | Medium | Folded ears, owl-like face |
Birman | Myanmar | Medium | Long | Sweet, Gentle, Quiet | 12-16 years | No | Excellent | Medium | White gloves, blue eyes |
Russian Blue | Russia | Medium | Short | Quiet, Gentle, Shy | 15-20 years | Yes | Good | Medium | Blue-gray coat, green eyes |
Norwegian Forest Cat | Norway | Large | Long | Gentle, Friendly, Independent | 14-16 years | No | Good | Medium | Viking cat, waterproof coat |
Devon Rex | England | Small | Short | Mischievous, Active, Affectionate | 9-15 years | Yes | Good | High | Pixie face, wavy coat |
Cornish Rex | England | Small | Short | Adventurous, Intelligent, Active | 11-15 years | Yes | Good | High | Curly coat, egg-shaped head |
Oriental Shorthair | United States | Medium | Short | Social, Vocal, Playful | 12-15 years | No | Good | High | Large ears, 300+ color combinations |
Burmese | Myanmar | Medium | Short | Affectionate, Social, Playful | 16-18 years | No | Excellent | High | Dog-like devotion, golden eyes |
Exotic Shorthair | United States | Medium | Short | Calm, Affectionate, Gentle | 8-15 years | No | Good | Low | Shorthaired Persian, teddy bear face |
Balinese | United States | Medium | Long | Affectionate, Intelligent, Vocal | 18-22 years | Yes | Good | High | Longhaired Siamese, hypoallergenic |
Tonkinese | Canada | Medium | Short | Active, Social, Playful | 14-16 years | No | Good | High | Siamese-Burmese cross, aqua eyes |
Savannah | United States | Large | Short | Active, Adventurous, Loyal | 12-20 years | No | Moderate | Very High | Serval hybrid, tallest domestic cat |
Siberian | Russia | Large | Long | Affectionate, Playful, Calm | 11-18 years | Yes | Excellent | Medium | Hypoallergenic despite long coat |
Manx | Isle of Man | Medium | Short/Long | Social, Gentle, Playful | 8-14 years | No | Good | Medium | Tailless, rabbit-like hop |
Bombay | United States | Medium | Short | Social, Affectionate, Playful | 12-16 years | No | Good | Medium | Mini panther, solid black coat |
Ragamuffin | United States | Large | Long | Friendly, Calm, Affectionate | 12-16 years | No | Excellent | Medium | Ragdoll cousin, any color pattern |
Turkish Angora | Turkey | Small | Long | Playful, Intelligent, Social | 12-18 years | No | Good | High | Elegant, often odd-eyed |
Chartreux | France | Medium | Short | Quiet, Gentle, Observant | 12-15 years | No | Good | Medium | Blue-gray woolly coat, smiling face |
Somali | United States | Medium | Long | Active, Social, Playful | 11-16 years | No | Good | Very High | Longhaired Abyssinian, fox-like tail |
Japanese Bobtail | Japan | Small | Short/Long | Active, Intelligent, Vocal | 9-15 years | No | Good | High | Lucky cat (maneki-neko), bobbed tail |
Ocicat | United States | Medium | Short | Active, Social, Devoted | 12-18 years | No | Good | High | Wild ocelot look, fully domestic |
Singapura | Singapore | Small | Short | Curious, Playful, Affectionate | 11-15 years | No | Good | High | Smallest breed, big personality |
Selkirk Rex | United States | Medium | Short/Long | Patient, Loving, Playful | 15-20 years | No | Good | Medium | Naturally curly coat, teddy bear cat |
American Shorthair | United States | Medium | Short | Gentle, Easygoing, Playful | 15-20 years | No | Excellent | Medium | Classic tabby, Mayflower cats |
Himalayan | United States | Medium | Long | Calm, Devoted, Gentle | 9-15 years | No | Good | Low | Persian-Siamese cross, point coloring |
Egyptian Mau | Egypt | Medium | Short | Active, Loyal, Playful | 12-15 years | No | Good | High | Fastest domestic cat, naturally spotted |
Havana Brown | England | Medium | Short | Playful, Affectionate, Intelligent | 8-13 years | No | Good | Medium | Chocolate brown coat, green eyes |
Turkish Van | Turkey | Large | Long | Energetic, Playful, Loving | 12-17 years | No | Good | High | Swimming cat, van pattern |
Korat | Thailand | Small | Short | Intelligent, Playful, Loyal | 15-20 years | No | Good | Medium | Good luck cat, silver-tipped blue coat |
LaPerm | United States | Medium | Short/Long | Affectionate, Active, Gentle | 10-15 years | Yes | Good | Medium | Curly coat, born bald |
Snowshoe | United States | Medium | Short | Vocal, Affectionate, Social | 14-19 years | No | Good | Medium | White paws, Grumpy Cat was a Snowshoe |
Toyger | United States | Medium | Short | Outgoing, Playful, Easygoing | 12-15 years | No | Good | Medium | Toy tiger, striped like a tiger |
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