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When looking for your next furry feline friend, there are so many Cat breeds to explore and consider. Each breed differs in personality type and physical characteristics. Some cats are quite large, while others are tiny. Some prefer their privacy, while others are the ultimate snugglers. No matter which type you prefer, all cats are adorable. But these, in our opinion, are the cutest ones out there.Here we list 10 Cutest Cat Breeds.
1 Ragdoll
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Large and in charge, the lovable Ragdoll cat is sleek and beautiful with a friendly and affectionate personality. The Ragdoll is one of the largest domestic cat breeds out there. Their size can be intimidating, but Ragdolls are actually very docile, and are happiest when curling up in a favorite person’s lap for some petting and purring.
Breed Overview
WEIGHT: Up to 20 pounds (male); 10 to 15 pounds (female)
LENGTH: 17 to 21 inches
COAT AND COLOR: Medium-length and silky coat; colors vary widely
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 13 to 15 years or more.
2 Scottish Fold
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The defining characteristic of Scottish fold cats is their small, folded ears, which give them a somewhat owl-like appearance. But their adorable ears aren’t the only outstanding attribute of these cute felines. These cats have very friendly, sweet personalities and and they are outgoing and affectionate with their families, including children and other household pets.
Breed Overview
WEIGHT: 5 to 11 pounds
LENGTH: 10 to 30 inches
COAT AND COLOR: Short coat in many colors, including tabby, tortoiseshell, and calico patterns
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 11 to 14 years
3 Maine Coon
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Another large cat breed, Maine coons exude elegance. They have long, sleek coats that come in a variety of color combinations. They’re great with kids, other pets, and people of all ages. These friendly, laid-back cats have adorable tiny tufts of hair at the tips of their ears.
Breed Overview
WEIGHT: 9 to 20 pounds
LENGTH: 19 to 30 inches
COAT AND COLOR: Long, double coat that comes in more than 75 color combinations
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 9 to 15 years
4 Selkirk Rex
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The Selkirk Rex rather resembles a stuffed animal, thanks to its rounded face and curly, tussled coat. This cute breed is easy-going and affectionate, generally getting along very well with children, other cats, and cat-friendly dogs. The curly coat does require regular combing to prevent tangles and mats.
Breed Overview
WEIGHT: Up to 16 pounds
LENGTH: Up to 30 inches
COAT AND COLOR: Short or long curly, tussled fur in any color or combination of colors
LIFE EXPECTANCY: Up to 15 years
5 Russian Blue
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These striking cats have bluish-gray coats and green eyes. Their dense fur makes them very cuddly looking. While friendly with their favorite humans, they can be somewhat shy or aloof with people they do not know well.
Breed Overview
WEIGHT: 7 to 12 pounds
LENGTH: About 2 feet
COAT AND COLOR: Short, blue coat
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 15 to 20 years
6 Bengal
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If you’re looking for a domesticated cat that looks strikingly like its big-cat relatives, the Bengal is for you. This breed originated from a hybrid cross between an Asian leopard cat and a domestic house cat, but current breedings are strictly between domestic Bengals. While they stay relatively small, they maintain that wild look. Bengals are very active, intelligent, and friendly cats that need more exercise than many other feline breeds.
Breed Overview
WEIGHT: 8 to 15 pounds
LENGTH: Up to 18 inches
COAT AND COLOR: Short coat. Spotted or marbled coats with patterns outlined in black, chocolate, or gray/silver
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 10 to 16 years.
7 British Shorthair
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British Shorthairs have adorable, rounded, teddy-bear-like features that will instantly make you fall in love. One of the oldest English cat breeds, it is calm, gentle, and quiet. This breed is sometimes referred to as the British Blue because of the stunning blue coat many of the cats exhibit, but they can be other colors as well.
Breed Overview
WEIGHT: 7 to 17 pounds; males are typically larger than females
LENGTH: 22 to 25 inches
COAT AND COLOR: Short and dense coat. Colors include solid white, black, red, cream, and blue.
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 12 to 16 years.
8 American Bobtail
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American bobtails are unmistakable. They have short, stubby tails and the look of a wildcat. Despite their wild looks, American bobtails are actually quite sweet and affectionate. They’re sometimes referred to as the golden retrievers of the feline world, thanks to their playful nature and fondness for playing fetch and other games. They can even be trained to walk on a leash and perform simple tricks.
Breed Overview
WEIGHT: 7 to 16 pounds
LENGTH: Up to 30 inches
COAT AND COLOR: Short to long shaggy coats that come in any color or pattern
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 13 to 15 years
9 Birman
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The Birman cat breed resembles a long-haired Siamese, but the Birman always has white-socked feet and magnificent blue eyes along with the characteristic dark mask, ears, tail, and legs. These cute and cuddly felines are very sweet and gentle, and they hate to be alone, preferring the company of their humans, other cats, or even cat-friendly dogs.
Breed Overview
WEIGHT: 10 to 12 pounds
LENGTH: 15 to 18 inches
COAT AND COLOR: Long and silky with seal, blue, red, chocolate, cream, and tortie colors
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 13 to 15 years.
10 Manx
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Cat lovers describe the Manx breed as almost dog-like because of its playfulness, easy trainability, and strong loyalty. But the most distinctive feature of the Manx is the lack of a tail. These felines are very playful, intelligent, curious, and affectionate. Most are great mousers, as well.
Breed Overview
WEIGHT: 8 to 12 pounds
LENGTH: 14 to 16 inches
COAT AND COLOR: Short-and long-haired varieties with coats in white, blue, black, red, cream, silver, tortoiseshell, bluecream, and brown
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 14 to 16 years
