Cat Breeds With Blue Eyes
Blue eyes are always found in pointed breeds, and sometimes in white cats. Here are breeds known for them.
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1. Ragdoll
Always blue-eyed, in a pointed coat.
Large · Usually 12 to 15 years
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2. Siamese
Deep blue almond eyes and dark points.
Medium, slim · Often 12 to 18 years
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3. Birman
Sapphire-blue eyes and white gloves.
Medium to large · Usually 12 to 16 years
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4. Balinese
A long-haired Siamese with blue eyes.
Medium, slim · Often 12 to 18 years
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5. Snowshoe
Blue-eyed, with four white socks.
Medium · Often 12 to 17 years
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6. Tonkinese
Mink Tonkinese have aqua eyes.
Medium · Often 12 to 16 years
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7. Turkish Angora
White Angoras can have blue, amber or odd eyes.
Small to medium · Often 12 to 18 years
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8. Turkish Van
Can have blue, amber or one of each.
Large · Usually 12 to 17 years
Read the Turkish Van guide →
Breed is only part of the story: every cat is an individual, and most cats in the UK are moggies. Meet the cat before you decide, and think about rescue cats too. This is a friendly overview, not veterinary advice.
Questions people ask
Which cat breeds always have blue eyes?
Siamese, Ragdolls, Birmans and Balinese all have blue eyes by breed standard.
Are blue-eyed white cats deaf?
Some are. White cats with blue eyes have a higher chance of being born deaf, so a hearing test is a good idea.
