Which Cat Breed Fits Your Life?
Picking a breed is mostly about matching energy and affection to your life. This map places twelve popular breeds by how energetic and how cuddly they usually are. It is a rough guide: every cat is an individual.
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- Ragdoll
- Energy 2 out of 5, affection 5 out of 5.
- British Shorthair
- Energy 2 out of 5, affection 3 out of 5.
- Persian
- Energy 1 out of 5, affection 4 out of 5.
- Maine Coon
- Energy 3 out of 5, affection 4 out of 5.
- Birman
- Energy 3 out of 5, affection 5 out of 5.
- Siberian
- Energy 4 out of 5, affection 4 out of 5.
- Siamese
- Energy 4 out of 5, affection 5 out of 5.
- Bengal
- Energy 5 out of 5, affection 4 out of 5.
- Abyssinian
- Energy 5 out of 5, affection 4 out of 5.
- Sphynx
- Energy 4 out of 5, affection 5 out of 5.
- Norwegian Forest Cat
- Energy 4 out of 5, affection 3 out of 5.
- Russian Blue
- Energy 3 out of 5, affection 4 out of 5.
Questions people ask
What is the calmest cat breed?
Ragdolls and British Shorthairs are often described as among the calmest, though individual cats vary.
Which cat breed is the most affectionate?
Ragdolls, Birmans, Siamese and Maine Coons are often described as very affectionate, but personality depends on the individual cat and how it was raised.
How reliable is breed as a guide to personality?
It is a rough guide only. Upbringing, early handling and each cat’s own character matter just as much.
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