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Cats by breed

What each breed is really like to live with, from the breed clubs and veterinary sources that know them. Written for adopters, not buyers.

A B C D E H J K L M N O P R S T

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AbyssinianMedium-sized; 8–10 pounds; long, lean, muscular body on fine-boned, long legsAmerican BobtailMedium to large; 11–20 pounds; athletic, muscular buildAmerican CurlMedium-sized; females 5–8 pounds, males 7–10 poundsAmerican ShorthairMedium to large; 8–12 poundsAmerican Wirehairmedium to large

B

Balinese5–8 poundsBengal6-12 lb (VCA); medium to large, males notably larger than females; full physical maturity by about 2 yearsBirmanMedium to large; 6–15 poundsBombayMedium; 6–11 pounds; solid, muscular body that feels heavier than it looksBritish Shorthair6-12 lb (VCA); CFA says males can reach 17 lb with females somewhat smaller; full size at about 3 yearsBurmeseMedium; 8–12 pounds; substantial bone structure, muscular, stockyBurmillaMedium; muscular yet elegant; males can reach or exceed 10 pounds, females usually smaller

C

ChartreuxMales 10–14 lbs; females 6–9 lbs. Broad-shouldered, stocky build with fine-boned legs and oversized paws.Colorpoint Shorthair5–9 pounds; medium-sized, long, lean, muscular buildCornish Rex6–8 pounds; lean, fine-boned, arched back

D

Devon RexSmall to medium; 6–12 pounds (CFA lists 6–9 lbs, males somewhat larger; VCA lists 7–12 lbs)Domestic LonghairMedium build; VCA lists 11-22 lbDomestic ShorthairMedium; VCA lists 11-22 lb for the domestic long/short hair type, and individuals vary widely

E

Egyptian Mau6–14 pounds; medium size, well-muscled; males tend to be larger than femalesEuropean BurmeseModerate type with gently rounded contours; medium in length and size; solid and muscular but not extreme; heavier than it looksExotic9–12 pounds; short, substantial, muscular body with heavy bone

H

Havana BrownMedium; 6–12 poundsHimalayan9–12 pounds

J

Japanese BobtailMedium-sized; long, lean, and slender with refined boning; 5–10 pounds

K

Khao ManeemediumKoratMedium; 6–10 pounds; muscular with surprising heft

L

LapermMedium; 5–12 poundsLykoiLean, muscular, and graceful; medium conformation between semi-foreign and foreign body type; males may be substantially larger than females

M

Maine CoonLargest pedigreed cat; VCA lists 8-20 lb with males up to 20 lb and bodies up to 40 inches long; CFA says males commonly reach or exceed 20 lbManx8–12 pounds; males average 10–12 pounds, females slightly smaller; surprisingly heavy for their size

N

Norwegian Forest CatLarge and sturdy; males 12–16 pounds, females 9–12 pounds (CFA); VCA lists 12–22 pounds. Slow-maturing, reaching full physical growth at approximately five years of age.

O

OcicatMedium to large; 12–15 pounds; muscular and feels heavy for its size, even in femalesOriental7–12 pounds; svelte, tubular body with fine boning and firm muscularity

P

Persian7-12 lb (VCA); medium to large, cobby and heavy-boned

R

RagaMuffinMedium to large; males up to 20 pounds, females closer to 15 pounds; slow-maturing, reaching full size at about four yearsRagdoll15-20 lb (VCA); CFA says mature males commonly reach or exceed 20 lb, females smaller; full size and weight at about 4 yearsRussian Blue7-13 lb (VCA); CFA says males rarely exceed 10 lb and females run 5-8 lb; fine-boned and graceful

S

Scottish FoldMedium; 6–13 poundsSelkirk RexMedium to large; heavy-boned and muscular with a cobby, solid build. Males 12–15 pounds, females somewhat smaller; overall range 6–15 pounds.Siamese5-8 lb (VCA); medium, long, lean and tubularSiberian8–20 pounds (females 8–12, males 12–18, some males up to 25); medium to medium-large with a powerful, muscular buildSingapuraMales 6–7 pounds; females 4–5 pounds (overall range 4–8 pounds)SomaliMedium; 6–12 poundsSphynx8-10 lb (VCA); medium-sized with sturdy boning and good muscle; males larger than females

T

TonkineseMedium; 6–12 poundsTurkish AngoraSmall to medium; 5–10 pounds; slender, fine-boned build with a noticeably long body, long legs, and a richly plumed tailTurkish VanLarge, solidly built, muscular; CFA notes mature males may weigh up to 20 pounds with females somewhat smaller; VCA lists 10–13 pounds; takes up to 5 years to reach full maturity
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