All 55 cat breeds compared
Every major cat breed with its size, coat, shedding, how it is with kids, lifespan and temperament. Tap a breed to shop for it on Amazon. Last updated 3 September 2026 .
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Hypoallergenic cat breeds
The cat breeds that produce less of the allergen and suit allergy sufferers.
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Balinese Bengal Colorpoint Shorthair Cornish Rex Devon Rex Donskoy Javanese LaPerm Nebelung Oriental Shorthair Peterbald Russian Blue Siamese Siberian SphynxBest family cat breeds (great with kids)
The cat breeds known for being excellent with children.
Abyssinian American Curl American Shorthair Australian Mist Balinese Bengal Birman Bombay British Shorthair Burmese Chartreux Chausie Colorpoint Shorthair Cornish Rex Cymric Devon Rex Donskoy Egyptian Mau European Shorthair Exotic Shorthair Havana Brown Himalayan Japanese Bobtail Javanese Korat Kurilian Bobtail LaPerm Lykoi Maine Coon Manx Munchkin Nebelung Norwegian Forest Cat Ocicat Oriental Shorthair Persian Peterbald Pixie-bob Ragamuffin Ragdoll Ragdoll (Mink) Russian Blue Savannah Scottish Fold Selkirk Rex Siamese Siberian Singapura Snowshoe Somali Sphynx Tonkinese Toyger Turkish Angora Turkish Van
Low-shedding cat breeds
The cat breeds that shed the least.
Abyssinian Australian Mist Balinese Bengal Bombay Burmese Chausie Colorpoint Shorthair Cornish Rex Devon Rex Egyptian Mau Havana Brown Japanese Bobtail Javanese Korat LaPerm Lykoi Nebelung Ocicat Oriental Shorthair Russian Blue Savannah Siamese Singapura Snowshoe Tonkinese Toyger
Large cat breeds
The the biggest cat breeds.
Chausie Maine Coon Norwegian Forest Cat Ragamuffin Ragdoll Ragdoll (Mink) Savannah Siberian Turkish Van
| Breed | Size | Coat | Sheds | With kids | Lifespan | Temperament |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abyssinian | Medium | Short | Low | Good | 12-15 yrs | Energetic, curious, playful |
| American Curl | Medium | Short or long | Medium | Great | 12-16 yrs | Playful, affectionate, curious |
| American Shorthair | Medium | Short | Medium | Excellent | 15-20 yrs | Easygoing, friendly, adaptable |
| Australian Mist | Medium | Short | Low | Excellent | 14-19 yrs | Affectionate, tolerant, home-loving |
| Balinese hypoallergenic | Medium | Semi-long | Low | Great | 12-20 yrs | Vocal, smart, playful |
| Bengal hypoallergenic | Medium-Large | Short | Low | Good | 12-16 yrs | Active, curious, athletic |
| Birman | Medium | Semi-long | Medium | Excellent | 12-16 yrs | Gentle, affectionate, social |
| Bombay | Medium | Short | Low | Excellent | 12-16 yrs | Affectionate, social, playful |
| British Shorthair | Medium-Large | Short | Medium | Great | 12-17 yrs | Easygoing, loyal, independent |
| Burmese | Medium | Short | Low | Excellent | 16-18 yrs | People-loving, playful, warm |
| Chartreux | Medium | Short (dense) | Medium | Great | 12-15 yrs | Quiet, gentle, observant |
| Chausie | Large | Short | Low | Good | 12-14 yrs | Active, athletic, adventurous |
| Colorpoint Shorthair hypoallergenic | Medium | Short | Low | Great | 12-16 yrs | Vocal, affectionate, playful |
| Cornish Rex hypoallergenic | Small-Medium | Short curly | Low | Great | 11-15 yrs | Playful, affectionate, active |
| Cymric | Medium | Long | Medium | Great | 8-14 yrs | Playful, loyal, calm |
| Devon Rex hypoallergenic | Small-Medium | Short curly | Low | Great | 9-15 yrs | Playful, impish, people-loving |
| Donskoy hypoallergenic | Medium | Hairless | None | Good | 12-15 yrs | Loyal, intelligent, affectionate |
| Egyptian Mau | Medium | Short | Low | Good | 12-15 yrs | Loyal, fast, active |
| European Shorthair | Medium | Short | Medium | Great | 15-20 yrs | Balanced, friendly, hardy |
| Exotic Shorthair | Medium | Short | Medium | Great | 12-15 yrs | Calm, affectionate, quiet |
| Havana Brown | Medium | Short | Low | Great | 12-15 yrs | Affectionate, playful, people-oriented |
| Himalayan | Medium | Long | High | Good | 9-15 yrs | Sweet, calm, affectionate |
| Japanese Bobtail | Medium | Short or long | Low | Great | 15-18 yrs | Active, sweet, sociable |
| Javanese hypoallergenic | Medium | Semi-long | Low | Great | 10-15 yrs | Vocal, intelligent, devoted |
| Korat | Small-Medium | Short | Low | Good | 15-18 yrs | Devoted, gentle, sensitive |
| Kurilian Bobtail | Medium-Large | Short or long | Medium | Great | 15-20 yrs | Gentle, independent, playful |
| LaPerm hypoallergenic | Medium | Curly | Low | Great | 10-15 yrs | Affectionate, gentle, curious |
| Lykoi | Medium | Partial/hairless | Low | Good | 12-15 yrs | Loyal, playful, dog-like |
| Maine Coon | Very large | Long | High | Excellent | 12-15 yrs | Gentle giant, friendly, playful |
| Manx | Medium | Short or long | Medium | Great | 9-13 yrs | Playful, loyal, dog-like |
| Munchkin | Small-Medium | Short or long | Medium | Great | 12-15 yrs | Outgoing, playful, confident |
| Nebelung hypoallergenic | Medium | Semi-long | Low | Good | 13-18 yrs | Gentle, reserved, loyal |
| Norwegian Forest Cat | Large | Long | High | Great | 14-16 yrs | Friendly, calm, sturdy |
| Ocicat | Medium-Large | Short | Low | Great | 12-18 yrs | Confident, social, athletic |
| Oriental Shorthair hypoallergenic | Medium | Short | Low | Great | 12-15 yrs | Talkative, devoted, energetic |
| Persian | Medium | Long | High | Good | 12-17 yrs | Calm, sweet, quiet |
| Peterbald hypoallergenic | Medium | Hairless | None | Great | 12-15 yrs | Affectionate, social, energetic |
| Pixie-bob | Medium-Large | Short or long | Medium | Great | 13-16 yrs | Loyal, dog-like, gentle |
| Ragamuffin | Large | Semi-long | Medium | Excellent | 12-16 yrs | Cuddly, mellow, sociable |
| Ragdoll | Large | Semi-long | Medium | Excellent | 12-17 yrs | Docile, affectionate, floppy lap cat |
| Ragdoll (Mink) | Large | Semi-long | Medium | Excellent | 12-17 yrs | Placid, cuddly, gentle |
| Russian Blue hypoallergenic | Medium | Short | Low | Good | 15-20 yrs | Reserved, gentle, loyal |
| Savannah | Large | Short | Low | Good | 12-20 yrs | Adventurous, loyal, energetic |
| Scottish Fold | Medium | Short or long | Medium | Great | 11-15 yrs | Sweet, calm, adaptable |
| Selkirk Rex | Medium-Large | Curly | Medium | Great | 10-15 yrs | Patient, tolerant, cuddly |
| Siamese hypoallergenic | Medium | Short | Low | Great | 12-20 yrs | Vocal, social, intelligent |
| Siberian hypoallergenic | Large | Long | Medium | Excellent | 12-15 yrs | Adventurous, affectionate, agile |
| Singapura | Small | Short | Low | Great | 11-15 yrs | Curious, lively, affectionate |
| Snowshoe | Medium | Short | Low | Great | 14-19 yrs | Affectionate, vocal, smart |
| Somali | Medium | Semi-long | Medium | Good | 11-16 yrs | Playful, lively, curious |
| Sphynx hypoallergenic | Medium | Hairless | None | Great | 8-14 yrs | Affectionate, mischievous, warm |
| Tonkinese | Medium | Short | Low | Great | 12-16 yrs | Affectionate, social, playful |
| Toyger | Medium | Short | Low | Great | 10-15 yrs | Friendly, playful, trainable |
| Turkish Angora | Medium | Semi-long | Medium | Great | 12-18 yrs | Playful, smart, graceful |
| Turkish Van | Large | Semi-long | Medium | Good | 12-17 yrs | Energetic, loves water, agile |