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British Shorthair

Medium · Short coat

Patient, tolerant, relaxed, affectionate, loyal, playful, calm and easygoing.

Activity

Laid-back

Grooming

Minimal

Outdoors

Happy indoors

Ragdoll

Large · Semi-long coat

Gentle, playful, affectionate, relaxed, docile, sweet, curious and friendly.

Activity

Moderate

Grooming

Weekly

Outdoors

Some outdoor space

Sphynx

Medium · Hairless or nearly hairless

Affectionate, sociable, intelligent, lively, curious, outgoing, energetic and playful.

Activity

Very active

Grooming

Not assessed

Outdoors

Happy indoors

Bengal

Medium · Short coat

Intelligent, playful, affectionate, confident, active, curious, athletic and energetic.

Activity

Very active

Grooming

Minimal

Outdoors

Needs outdoor access

Maine Coon

Large · Semi-long coat

Gentle, friendly, playful, affectionate, intelligent and sociable.

Activity

Lively

Grooming

Weekly

Outdoors

Needs outdoor access

Persian

Medium · Long coat

Sweet, gentle, calm, quiet, intelligent, independent, friendly and sedate.

Activity

Laid-back

Grooming

Daily

Outdoors

Happy indoors

Scottish Fold

Medium · Short coat

Playful, curious, independent, friendly, adaptable, robust and sweet.

Activity

Moderate

Grooming

Weekly

Outdoors

Some outdoor space

Siberian

Large · Semi-long coat

Energetic, intelligent, gentle, playful, loyal, inquisitive, affectionate and independent.

Activity

Very active

Grooming

Daily

Outdoors

Needs outdoor access

Russian Blue

Medium · Short coat

Playful, intelligent, affectionate, loving, calm, reserved, elegant and engaging.

Activity

Moderate

Grooming

Minimal

Outdoors

Happy indoors

Savannah

Large

Inquisitive, independent, friendly, athletic, intelligent, active and territorial.

Activity

Very active

Grooming

Weekly

Outdoors

Needs outdoor access

Snowshoe

Medium · Short coat

Inquisitive, active, intelligent, playful, curious, sociable and affectionate.

Activity

Lively

Grooming

Minimal

Outdoors

Some outdoor space

Norwegian Forest Cat

Large · Semi-long coat

Gentle, friendly, playful, loving, intelligent, independent and reserved.

Activity

Lively

Grooming

Weekly

Outdoors

Needs outdoor access

Turkish Angora

Medium · Semi-long coat

Affectionate, playful, intelligent, active, inquisitive, curious, outgoing and athletic.

Activity

Very active

Grooming

Weekly

Outdoors

Not assessed

Burmese

Short coat

Playful, energetic, intelligent, mischievous, confident, sociable, affectionate and curious.

Activity

Very active

Grooming

Weekly

Outdoors

Needs outdoor access

Siamese

Medium · Short coat

Outgoing, extrovert, vocal, intelligent, affectionate, loyal, sociable and opinionated.

Activity

Lively

Grooming

Minimal

Outdoors

Needs outdoor access

American Wirehair

Medium · Short coat

Playful, gentle, intelligent, easygoing, loving, curious, independent and quiet.

Activity

Moderate

Grooming

Weekly

Outdoors

Some outdoor space

Aphrodite

Large

Gentle.

Activity

Not assessed

Grooming

Not assessed

Outdoors

Not assessed

Asian

Medium · Short coat

Sociable, interactive, lively, energetic, affectionate, intelligent, inquisitive and playful.

Activity

Lively

Grooming

Weekly

Outdoors

Some outdoor space

Bombay

Medium · Short coat

Curious, active, affectionate, outgoing, intelligent, friendly, mischievous and playful.

Activity

Moderate

Grooming

Weekly

Outdoors

Some outdoor space

British Longhair

Medium · Semi-long coat

Patient, tolerant, relaxed, calm, easygoing, affectionate, quiet and sensitive.

Activity

Laid-back

Grooming

Daily

Outdoors

Some outdoor space

Cornish Rex

Medium · Short coat

Sociable, affectionate, playful, intelligent, gentle, curious, adventurous and active.

Activity

Very active

Grooming

Minimal

Outdoors

Some outdoor space

Devon Rex

Medium · Short coat

Intelligent, mischievous, active, playful, curious, friendly, affectionate and sociable.

Activity

Very active

Grooming

Minimal

Outdoors

Happy indoors

Munchkin

Medium

Curious, intelligent, friendly, playful, sociable and outgoing.

Activity

Lively

Grooming

Weekly

Outdoors

Happy indoors

Peterbald

Medium · Hairless or nearly hairless

Affectionate, loyal, social, playful, curious, intelligent, active and friendly.

Activity

Very active

Grooming

Not assessed

Outdoors

Not assessed

Pixie Bob

Large · Short coat

Social, active, devoted, curious, intelligent, loyal, playful and chatty.

Activity

Lively

Grooming

Weekly

Outdoors

Needs outdoor access

Serengeti

Medium · Short coat

Gentle, confident, outgoing, alert, friendly, agile, active and vocal.

Activity

Very active

Grooming

Not assessed

Outdoors

Not assessed

Abyssinian

Medium · Short coat

Playful, intelligent, friendly, curious, inquisitive, affectionate, loyal and independent.

Activity

Very active

Grooming

Minimal

Outdoors

Some outdoor space

American Bobtail

Large

Affectionate, intelligent, easygoing, adaptable, confident, friendly, gentle and loving.

Activity

Moderate

Grooming

Weekly

Outdoors

Not assessed

American Curl

Medium

Playful, affectionate, curious, intelligent, gentle, adaptable, inquisitive and easygoing.

Activity

Lively

Grooming

Minimal

Outdoors

Not assessed

American Shorthair

Medium · Short coat

Easygoing, affectionate, playful, intelligent, independent, calm, loyal and curious.

Activity

Moderate

Grooming

Weekly

Outdoors

Happy indoors

Australian Mist

Medium · Short coat

Lively, affectionate, inquisitive, gentle, playful, curious, sociable and companionable.

Activity

Moderate

Grooming

Minimal

Outdoors

Happy indoors

Balinese

Medium · Semi-long coat

Affectionate, inquisitive, playful, curious, outgoing, intelligent, extrovert and demanding.

Activity

Very active

Grooming

Weekly

Outdoors

Needs outdoor access

Birman

Medium · Semi-long coat

Gentle, loving, playful, affectionate, friendly, relaxed and intelligent.

Activity

Moderate

Grooming

Weekly

Outdoors

Some outdoor space

Burmilla

Medium · Short coat

Sociable, playful, affectionate, independent, intelligent, inquisitive, lively and relaxed.

Activity

Lively

Grooming

Weekly

Outdoors

Some outdoor space

Chartreux

Medium · Short coat

Calm, intelligent, affectionate, observant, gentle, playful, adaptable and quiet.

Activity

Laid-back

Grooming

Minimal

Outdoors

Happy indoors

Egyptian Mau

Medium · Short coat

Energetic, athletic, gentle, playful, loyal, friendly, inquisitive and independent.

Activity

Very active

Grooming

Minimal

Outdoors

Some outdoor space

Exotic

Medium · Short coat

Gentle, affectionate, playful, mischievous, friendly, loving, easygoing and relaxed.

Activity

Laid-back

Grooming

Weekly

Outdoors

Happy indoors

Havana Brown

Medium · Short coat

Lively, intelligent, sociable, talkative, playful, inquisitive, athletic and affectionate.

Activity

Very active

Grooming

Minimal

Outdoors

Not assessed

Himalayan

Medium · Long coat

Sweet, gentle, calm, quiet, intelligent, affectionate, placid and easygoing.

Activity

Laid-back

Grooming

Daily

Outdoors

Happy indoors

Japanese Bobtail

Medium · Short coat

Playful, curious, bold, affectionate, active, intelligent, loyal and outgoing.

Activity

Lively

Grooming

Several times a week

Outdoors

Some outdoor space

Khao Manee

Short coat

Curious, intelligent, friendly, affectionate, playful, independent, clever and mischievous.

Activity

Lively

Grooming

Weekly

Outdoors

Needs outdoor access

Korat

Medium · Short coat

Intelligent, lively, affectionate, playful, athletic, quiet, engaging and stubborn.

Activity

Lively

Grooming

Minimal

Outdoors

Needs outdoor access

LaPerm

Medium

Clever, inquisitive, extrovert, affectionate, gentle, playful and intelligent.

Activity

Lively

Grooming

Minimal

Outdoors

Not assessed

Manx

Medium · Short coat

Sociable, intelligent, playful, affectionate and loyal.

Activity

Moderate

Grooming

Minimal

Outdoors

Needs outdoor access

Nebelung

Medium · Semi-long coat

Affectionate, shy, intelligent, playful, sensitive and sweet.

Activity

Lively

Grooming

Weekly

Outdoors

Some outdoor space

Ocicat

Short coat

Loving, intelligent, playful, social, confident, outgoing and athletic.

Activity

Very active

Grooming

Minimal

Outdoors

Needs outdoor access

Oriental

Medium · Short coat

Lively, intelligent, sociable, playful, talkative, inquisitive, athletic and elegant.

Activity

Very active

Grooming

Minimal

Outdoors

Needs outdoor access

RagaMuffin

Large · Semi-long coat

Docile, affectionate, cuddly, calm, playful, friendly, intelligent and patient.

Activity

Moderate

Grooming

Weekly

Outdoors

Some outdoor space

Selkirk Rex

Medium

Affectionate, patient, playful, alert, intelligent, loyal, mellow and gentle.

Activity

Moderate

Grooming

Daily

Outdoors

Some outdoor space

Singapura

Small · Short coat

Extrovert, intelligent, affectionate, playful, lively, mischievous, curious and sensitive.

Activity

Lively

Grooming

Minimal

Outdoors

Some outdoor space

Somali

Medium · Semi-long coat

Affectionate, intelligent, inquisitive, playful, loyal, curious, lively and alert.

Activity

Very active

Grooming

Weekly

Outdoors

Some outdoor space

Tibetan

Medium · Semi-long coat

Activity

Not assessed

Grooming

Not assessed

Outdoors

Not assessed

Tiffanie

Medium · Semi-long coat

Affectionate, intelligent, playful, curious, sociable and gentle.

Activity

Moderate

Grooming

Weekly

Outdoors

Some outdoor space

Tonkinese

Medium · Short coat

Outgoing, confident, intelligent, affectionate, inquisitive, curious, sociable and active.

Activity

Very active

Grooming

Minimal

Outdoors

Some outdoor space

Toyger

Medium · Short coat

Intelligent, playful, affectionate, active, companionable, sociable, confident and outgoing.

Activity

Very active

Grooming

Minimal

Outdoors

Some outdoor space

Turkish Van

Large · Semi-long coat

Intelligent, affectionate, loyal, loving, active, playful, agile and characterful.

Activity

Lively

Grooming

Weekly

Outdoors

Some outdoor space