{"id":86494,"date":"2026-01-07T17:43:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T17:43:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cats.com\/?p=86494"},"modified":"2026-01-07T17:43:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T17:43:07","slug":"calm-cat-breeds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cats.com\/calm-cat-breeds","title":{"rendered":"12 Calm Cat Breeds for Your Relaxed Lifestyle"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_86519\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-86519\" class=\"wp-image-86519 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Beautiful-young-white-purebred-Ragdoll-cat-with-blue-eyes-at-home.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful young white purebred Ragdoll cat with blue eyes\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Beautiful-young-white-purebred-Ragdoll-cat-with-blue-eyes-at-home.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Beautiful-young-white-purebred-Ragdoll-cat-with-blue-eyes-at-home-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Beautiful-young-white-purebred-Ragdoll-cat-with-blue-eyes-at-home-624x416.jpg 624w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Beautiful-young-white-purebred-Ragdoll-cat-with-blue-eyes-at-home-540x360.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-86519\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Peredniankina \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\">Many of us identify as cat people because they tend to be calmer and quieter than dogs. But of course it\u2019s not that simple. Cats enjoy spending relaxing days with the ones they love. They find pleasure in the simple things and value comfort above all else. We can learn a lot from them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Cats are also perfect for people who enjoy slower lifestyles or <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/ways-to-keep-cats-entertained-in-a-small-apartment\">live in smaller spaces<\/a>. According to Dr. Nicole Savageau of <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/recommends\/the-vets\"><span class=\"s1\">The Vets<\/span><\/a>, \u201cElderly individuals or people with limited mobility might also prefer calm cat breeds as they require less interaction and stimulation.\u201d Some cat breeds are particularly famous for their mellow personalities. If you\u2019re looking to add a calm and quiet pet to your family, get to know these 12 sweet breeds.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"product-review-heading\">#1 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/scottish-fold\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scottish Fold<\/a><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_97238\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-97238\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97238\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Scottish-fold-cat-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"Scottish fold cat\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Scottish-fold-cat-compressed.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Scottish-fold-cat-compressed-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Scottish-fold-cat-compressed-624x312.jpg 624w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Scottish-fold-cat-compressed-780x390.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-97238\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Andrey Tairov \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n        <style>\n            .article-cat-breed{\n                background: #FFFFFF;\n                \/*box-shadow: 0px 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);*\/\n                padding: 0;\n                margin-bottom: 30px;\n            }\n            .article-cat-breed-title{\n                display: flex;\n                justify-content: center;\n                align-items: center;\n                margin-bottom: 20px;\n            }\n            .article-cat-breed-title .breed-number{\n                background: #2D365F;\n                width: 60px;\n                height: 60px;\n                text-align: center;\n                margin-right: 20px;\n\n                font-weight: 800;\n                font-size: 32px;\n 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.tip:hover .tip-text {\n                visibility: visible;\n                opacity: 1;\n            }\n            @media screen and (max-width: 991px) {\n                .breed-table .table-item {\n                    flex-basis: 100%;\n                }\n                .breed-table .table-item:last-child {\n                    margin-bottom: 0;\n                }\n            }\n            @media (max-width: 479px) {\n                .breed-table{\n                    text-align: center;\n                }\n                .breed-table .table-item{\n                    justify-content: center;\n                }\n                .table-item-value{\n                    flex-basis: 100%;\n                }\n            }\n        <\/style>\n        <div class=\"article-cat-breed\">\n        <div class=\"breed-table\">\n            <span class=\"table-title\">Breed Overview<\/span>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-origin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Scottish Fold\" alt=\"Origin\">\n\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Origin:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                Where this breed was first established.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">United Kingdom<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-height-icon.svg\" alt=\"Scottish Fold\" alt=\"Heigth\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Height:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult height among individuals of this breed. Height is measured from the top of the head to the bottom of the front paws.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">8\"- 10\"<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-weight-icon.svg\" alt=\"Scottish Fold\" alt=\" Adult Weight\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Adult Weight:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult weight range of this cat breed.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">6-13 pounds<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-life-span-icon.svg\" alt=\"Scottish Fold\" alt=\"Life Span\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Life Span:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The average lifespan of the breed. While life expectancy is fairly consistent across all cat breeds, some breeds tend to live shorter or longer than others.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">13-15 years<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-group-icon.svg\" alt=\"Scottish Fold\" alt=\"Group\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Group:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Medium to large short-haired and long-haired <\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-price-icon.svg\" alt=\"Scottish Fold\" alt=\"Price\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Price:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">$1000 - $2000<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<p>The Scottish Fold is instantly recognizable by its adorable forward-folded ears, but their sweet temperament is what truly makes them shine. This breed is famously gentle, easy-going, and quiet \u2014 making them a natural fit for calm households.<\/p>\n<p>Scottish Folds enjoy relaxing near their humans, observing the world with their round, owl-like eyes. They aren\u2019t demanding or overly active, but they do appreciate soft play sessions and gentle affection. Their calm, affectionate disposition makes them excellent companions for seniors, apartment dwellers, or anyone seeking a peaceful feline friend.<\/p>\n<p>Though they love human company, Scottish Folds are not overly clingy. They\u2019re perfectly content lounging beside you, curling up in sunbeams, or watching the household unfold around them with serene curiosity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"product-review-heading\">#2 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/birman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Birman<\/a><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_86521\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-86521\" class=\"wp-image-86521 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Birman-cat-with-blue-eyes.jpg\" alt=\"Sacred Cat of Burma. Birman cat with blue eyes.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Birman-cat-with-blue-eyes.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Birman-cat-with-blue-eyes-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Birman-cat-with-blue-eyes-624x414.jpg 624w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Birman-cat-with-blue-eyes-540x360.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-86521\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Birman has a quiet and gentle nature. Anastasiya Tsiasemnikava \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"article-cat-breed\">\n        <div class=\"breed-table\">\n            <span class=\"table-title\">Breed Overview<\/span>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-origin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Birman\" alt=\"Origin\">\n\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Origin:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                Where this breed was first established.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Burma<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-height-icon.svg\" alt=\"Birman\" alt=\"Heigth\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Height:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult height among individuals of this breed. Height is measured from the top of the head to the bottom of the front paws.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">8\"-11\"<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-weight-icon.svg\" alt=\"Birman\" alt=\" Adult Weight\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Adult Weight:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult weight range of this cat breed.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">6-14 pounds<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-life-span-icon.svg\" alt=\"Birman\" alt=\"Life Span\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Life Span:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The average lifespan of the breed. While life expectancy is fairly consistent across all cat breeds, some breeds tend to live shorter or longer than others.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">12-16 years<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-group-icon.svg\" alt=\"Birman\" alt=\"Group\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Group:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Medium sized longhair<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-price-icon.svg\" alt=\"Birman\" alt=\"Price\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Price:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">$400 - $1,000<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<p>The Birman is semi-longhaired in pointed colors and can be easily identified by its four white paws and deep blue eyes. The Birman is frequently called the Sacred Cat of Burma because of legendary tales of these cats living with Kittah priests in temples in Burma. However, the tie cannot be confirmed through any written materials.<\/p>\n<p>True or not, it\u2019s easy to picture the calm and peaceful Birman quietly meditating alongside priests in a sacred temple. These cats are just as serene at home, offering you plenty of gentle <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/can-a-cats-purr-really-heal-you\">snuggles and zen-like purrs<\/a> that will envelop you in a cloud of calm as you stroke their silky-soft fur.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"product-review-heading\">#3 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/british-shorthair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/british-shorthair\"> Sho<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/british-shorthair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rthair<\/a><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_86523\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-86523\" class=\"wp-image-86523 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/British-Shorthair-Cat-on-the-Pillow.jpg\" alt=\"British Shorthair cat on the pillow.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/British-Shorthair-Cat-on-the-Pillow.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/British-Shorthair-Cat-on-the-Pillow-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/British-Shorthair-Cat-on-the-Pillow-624x351.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-86523\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The British Shorthair loves to relax and cuddle. Gutzemberg \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"article-cat-breed\">\n        <div class=\"breed-table\">\n            <span class=\"table-title\">Breed Overview<\/span>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-origin-icon.svg\" alt=\"British Shorthair\" alt=\"Origin\">\n\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Origin:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                Where this breed was first established.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">United Kingdom<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-height-icon.svg\" alt=\"British Shorthair\" alt=\"Heigth\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Height:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult height among individuals of this breed. Height is measured from the top of the head to the bottom of the front paws.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">11\"-14\"<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-weight-icon.svg\" alt=\"British Shorthair\" alt=\" Adult Weight\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Adult Weight:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult weight range of this cat breed.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">8-18 pounds<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-life-span-icon.svg\" alt=\"British Shorthair\" alt=\"Life Span\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Life Span:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The average lifespan of the breed. While life expectancy is fairly consistent across all cat breeds, some breeds tend to live shorter or longer than others.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">12-16 years<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-group-icon.svg\" alt=\"British Shorthair\" alt=\"Group\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Group:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Medium-to-large shorthair<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-price-icon.svg\" alt=\"British Shorthair\" alt=\"Price\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Price:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">$300-$5,000<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<p>One of the oldest cat breeds, the British Shorthair, was exhibited at the first cat shows in London in the 1800s. Their short, plush coat is very dense and firm. It comes in many colors and patterns, although blue-gray British Shorthairs are popular. With its round face and cheeks, the charming British Shorthair almost looks like it\u2019s smiling.<\/p>\n<p>The British Shorthair is not terribly active, preferring to relax and observe all the action of the house. To prevent a sedentary cat from packing on the pounds, it\u2019s important to encourage them to exercise by initiating several play sessions every day using <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/best-cat-toys\">fun toys like teaser wands<\/a>. Although they don\u2019t always prefer to lie in your lap, British Shorthairs enjoy positioning themselves close by when you put your feet up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"product-review-heading\">#4 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/chartreux\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chartreux<\/a><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_86526\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-86526\" class=\"wp-image-86526 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Grey-Chartreux-cat-with-yellow-orange-eyes-isolated-on-grey-background.jpg\" alt=\"Grey Chartreux cat with yellow orange eyes isolated on grey background.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Grey-Chartreux-cat-with-yellow-orange-eyes-isolated-on-grey-background.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Grey-Chartreux-cat-with-yellow-orange-eyes-isolated-on-grey-background-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Grey-Chartreux-cat-with-yellow-orange-eyes-isolated-on-grey-background-624x416.jpg 624w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Grey-Chartreux-cat-with-yellow-orange-eyes-isolated-on-grey-background-540x360.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-86526\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chartreaux cats are quietly affectionate. Peredniankina \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"article-cat-breed\">\n        <div class=\"breed-table\">\n            <span class=\"table-title\">Breed Overview<\/span>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-origin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Chartreux\" alt=\"Origin\">\n\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Origin:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                Where this breed was first established.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">France, Syria<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-height-icon.svg\" alt=\"Chartreux\" alt=\"Heigth\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Height:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult height among individuals of this breed. Height is measured from the top of the head to the bottom of the front paws.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">8\"-11\"<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-weight-icon.svg\" alt=\"Chartreux\" alt=\" Adult Weight\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Adult Weight:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult weight range of this cat breed.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">11-18 pounds<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-life-span-icon.svg\" alt=\"Chartreux\" alt=\"Life Span\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Life Span:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The average lifespan of the breed. While life expectancy is fairly consistent across all cat breeds, some breeds tend to live shorter or longer than others.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">11-15 years<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-group-icon.svg\" alt=\"Chartreux\" alt=\"Group\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Group:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Large shorthair<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-price-icon.svg\" alt=\"Chartreux\" alt=\"Price\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Price:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">$500-$2,500<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<p>Like the British Shorthair, the Chartreux cat has been around for a long time. Written mentions of Chartreux cats appear in French texts dating back to the 1500s. Their medium-short, dense coat is slightly wooly in texture and always solid blue (gray). Their eyes can range from gold to copper, but a deep orange color is the most prized.<\/p>\n<p>These cats are <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/how-do-cats-hunt\">natural hunters<\/a>, but in between bouts of dispatching rodents, Chartreux are very calm. You\u2019re unlikely to find a Chartreux darting around the house or getting into mischief, but they do like to climb and perch up high. Affectionate with their human family but also content to hang out alone, the Chartreux is a low-maintenance companion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"product-review-heading\">#5 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/exotic-shorthair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exotic<\/a><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_86612\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-86612\" class=\"size-full wp-image-86612\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Cute-Exotic-Shorthair-cat-on-the-sofa-at-home-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Exotic Shorthair cat on the sofa at home\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Cute-Exotic-Shorthair-cat-on-the-sofa-at-home-compressed.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Cute-Exotic-Shorthair-cat-on-the-sofa-at-home-compressed-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Cute-Exotic-Shorthair-cat-on-the-sofa-at-home-compressed-624x416.jpg 624w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Cute-Exotic-Shorthair-cat-on-the-sofa-at-home-compressed-540x360.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-86612\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Exotic Shorthair is calm and loving. Pixel-Shot \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"article-cat-breed\">\n        <div class=\"breed-table\">\n            <span class=\"table-title\">Breed Overview<\/span>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-origin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Exotic Shorthair\" alt=\"Origin\">\n\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Origin:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                Where this breed was first established.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">United States<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-height-icon.svg\" alt=\"Exotic Shorthair\" alt=\"Heigth\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Height:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult height among individuals of this breed. Height is measured from the top of the head to the bottom of the front paws.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">10\"-12\"<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-weight-icon.svg\" alt=\"Exotic Shorthair\" alt=\" Adult Weight\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Adult Weight:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult weight range of this cat breed.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">8-15 pounds<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-life-span-icon.svg\" alt=\"Exotic Shorthair\" alt=\"Life Span\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Life Span:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The average lifespan of the breed. While life expectancy is fairly consistent across all cat breeds, some breeds tend to live shorter or longer than others.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">12-16 years<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-group-icon.svg\" alt=\"Exotic Shorthair\" alt=\"Group\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Group:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Small to medium-sized shorthair<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-price-icon.svg\" alt=\"Exotic Shorthair\" alt=\"Price\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Price:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">$1,000-$5,000<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<p>The Exotic is essentially a shorthaired Persian. Sometimes called the Exotic Shorthair or even the lazy man\u2019s Persian (owing to its much <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/low-shedding-cat-breeds\">lower-maintenance coat<\/a>), this breed is similar to the Persian in almost every way other than the length of coat, which in the Exotic is dense, plush, and short.<\/p>\n<p>Like their placid cousin, the Persian, Exotics are calm, quiet, gentle, and undemanding. They are very loving, affectionate, and cuddly. Encourage enough exercise with daily play sessions to ensure your Exotic does not become overweight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"product-review-heading\">#6 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/himalayan-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Himalayan<\/a><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_86538\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-86538\" class=\"wp-image-86538 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/The-Persian-Himalayan-cat-also-known-as-the-Persian-longhair-is-a-long-haired-breed-of-cat-characterized-by-a-round-face-and-short-muzzle.jpg\" alt=\"The Persian Himalayan cat, also known as the Persian longhair, is a long-haired breed of cat characterized by a round face and short muzzle.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/The-Persian-Himalayan-cat-also-known-as-the-Persian-longhair-is-a-long-haired-breed-of-cat-characterized-by-a-round-face-and-short-muzzle.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/The-Persian-Himalayan-cat-also-known-as-the-Persian-longhair-is-a-long-haired-breed-of-cat-characterized-by-a-round-face-and-short-muzzle-768x437.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/The-Persian-Himalayan-cat-also-known-as-the-Persian-longhair-is-a-long-haired-breed-of-cat-characterized-by-a-round-face-and-short-muzzle-624x355.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-86538\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Like its cousins, the Persian and the Exotic Shorthair, the Himalayan is very laid-back. Cicafotos \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"article-cat-breed\">\n        <div class=\"breed-table\">\n            <span class=\"table-title\">Breed Overview<\/span>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-origin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Himalayan\" alt=\"Origin\">\n\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Origin:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                Where this breed was first established.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">United States<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-height-icon.svg\" alt=\"Himalayan\" alt=\"Heigth\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Height:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult height among individuals of this breed. Height is measured from the top of the head to the bottom of the front paws.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">12\"-14\"<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-weight-icon.svg\" alt=\"Himalayan\" alt=\" Adult Weight\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Adult Weight:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult weight range of this cat breed.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">7-12 pounds<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-life-span-icon.svg\" alt=\"Himalayan\" alt=\"Life Span\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Life Span:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The average lifespan of the breed. While life expectancy is fairly consistent across all cat breeds, some breeds tend to live shorter or longer than others.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">12-15 years<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-group-icon.svg\" alt=\"Himalayan\" alt=\"Group\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Group:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Medium-sized longhair<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-price-icon.svg\" alt=\"Himalayan\" alt=\"Price\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Price:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">$200-$3,000<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<p>Depending on the breed registry, the Himalayan is either a distinct breed or a pointed color variation of the Persian. The International Cat Association considers the Himalayan a separate breed, and the Cat Fanciers\u2019 Association categorizes it as a color division of the Persian.<\/p>\n<p>Essentially a Persian of another color, the Himalayan has the same serene and gentle personality as the Persian. The Himalayan is usually a bit more talkative\u2014a trait inherited from the Siamese in the breed\u2019s background. Play with this sedentary cat regularly to ensure they get enough <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/do-cats-need-exercise\">daily activity and exercise<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"product-review-heading\">#7 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/maine-coon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maine Coon<\/a><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_86527\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-86527\" class=\"wp-image-86527 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Portrait-of-two-cute-striped-Maine-Coon-kittens-red-and-gray-lie-on-a-play-stand.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait of two cute striped Maine Coon kittens red and gray lay on a play stand.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Portrait-of-two-cute-striped-Maine-Coon-kittens-red-and-gray-lie-on-a-play-stand.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Portrait-of-two-cute-striped-Maine-Coon-kittens-red-and-gray-lie-on-a-play-stand-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Portrait-of-two-cute-striped-Maine-Coon-kittens-red-and-gray-lie-on-a-play-stand-624x416.jpg 624w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Portrait-of-two-cute-striped-Maine-Coon-kittens-red-and-gray-lie-on-a-play-stand-540x360.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-86527\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maine Coons have mastered the art of hanging out. photosbelkina \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"article-cat-breed\">\n        <div class=\"breed-table\">\n            <span class=\"table-title\">Breed Overview<\/span>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-origin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Maine Coon\" alt=\"Origin\">\n\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Origin:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                Where this breed was first established.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">United States<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-height-icon.svg\" alt=\"Maine Coon\" alt=\"Heigth\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Height:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult height among individuals of this breed. Height is measured from the top of the head to the bottom of the front paws.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">10\" to 16\"<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-weight-icon.svg\" alt=\"Maine Coon\" alt=\" Adult Weight\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Adult Weight:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult weight range of this cat breed.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">9 to 20 pounds<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-life-span-icon.svg\" alt=\"Maine Coon\" alt=\"Life Span\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Life Span:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The average lifespan of the breed. While life expectancy is fairly consistent across all cat breeds, some breeds tend to live shorter or longer than others.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">9 to 15 years<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-group-icon.svg\" alt=\"Maine Coon\" alt=\"Group\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Group:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Large Longhair<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-price-icon.svg\" alt=\"Maine Coon\" alt=\"Price\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Price:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">$400 to $2,000<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<p>The Maine Coon evolved naturally in Maine, developing a long, thick, weather-proof coat to protect them in the harsh Northeastern climate. It\u2019s one of the largest cat breeds, with some male Maine Coon cats weighing more than 20 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>At first glance, the massive Maine Coon might look intense, but this breed is incredibly laidback, a trait that has earned the breed the moniker of Gentle Giant. Charming and friendly, Maine Coons know how to go with the flow. More active than some of the calm cat breeds on this list, Maine Coons might enjoy some exploration and play, followed by some low-key hanging out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"product-review-heading\">#8 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/persian\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Persian<\/a><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_86531\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-86531\" class=\"wp-image-86531 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tortie-Persian-cat-on-black-background.jpg\" alt=\"Tortie Persian cat on black background.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tortie-Persian-cat-on-black-background.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tortie-Persian-cat-on-black-background-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tortie-Persian-cat-on-black-background-624x416.jpg 624w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tortie-Persian-cat-on-black-background-540x360.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-86531\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Persian is content to relax most of the day. Linn Currie \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"article-cat-breed\">\n        <div class=\"breed-table\">\n            <span class=\"table-title\">Breed Overview<\/span>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-origin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Persian\" alt=\"Origin\">\n\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Origin:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                Where this breed was first established.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Iran<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-height-icon.svg\" alt=\"Persian\" alt=\"Heigth\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Height:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult height among individuals of this breed. Height is measured from the top of the head to the bottom of the front paws.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">8\"- 10\"<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-weight-icon.svg\" alt=\"Persian\" alt=\" Adult Weight\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Adult Weight:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult weight range of this cat breed.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">8-15 pounds<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-life-span-icon.svg\" alt=\"Persian\" alt=\"Life Span\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Life Span:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The average lifespan of the breed. While life expectancy is fairly consistent across all cat breeds, some breeds tend to live shorter or longer than others.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">14-15 years<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-group-icon.svg\" alt=\"Persian\" alt=\"Group\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Group:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Medium to large long-haired <\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-price-icon.svg\" alt=\"Persian\" alt=\"Price\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Price:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\"> $1300 - $3000<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<p>No one knows just how old the Persian cat breed is, but longhaired cats resembling Persians are depicted in hieroglyphics dating as far back as 1684 B.C. We\u2019re also not sure exactly where the breed originated, though it was named for its supposed birthplace of Persia (modern-day Iran). The hallmark of the Persian cat is its extremely long, dense, flowing coat and flat, round, pansy-shaped face.<\/p>\n<p>The Persian is arguably the calmest cat breed out there. They are content to lounge (preferably on a pile of silk pillows or soft blankets) and watch life unfold around them. They are wonderful lap cats and incredibly loving and quiet. Make sure to get them off the couch a few times a day for some vigorous play.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"product-review-heading\">#9 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/ragdoll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ragdoll<\/a><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_86533\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-86533\" class=\"wp-image-86533 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ragdoll-cat-lying-on-the-wooden-floor.jpg\" alt=\"Ragdoll cat lying on the wooden floor.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ragdoll-cat-lying-on-the-wooden-floor.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ragdoll-cat-lying-on-the-wooden-floor-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ragdoll-cat-lying-on-the-wooden-floor-624x416.jpg 624w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ragdoll-cat-lying-on-the-wooden-floor-540x360.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-86533\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ragdolls love to cuddle and be held. Maciej Matlak \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"article-cat-breed\">\n        <div class=\"breed-table\">\n            <span class=\"table-title\">Breed Overview<\/span>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-origin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Ragdoll\" alt=\"Origin\">\n\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Origin:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                Where this breed was first established.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">United States<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-height-icon.svg\" alt=\"Ragdoll\" alt=\"Heigth\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Height:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult height among individuals of this breed. Height is measured from the top of the head to the bottom of the front paws.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">9\"-11\"<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-weight-icon.svg\" alt=\"Ragdoll\" alt=\" Adult Weight\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Adult Weight:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult weight range of this cat breed.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">10-20 pounds<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-life-span-icon.svg\" alt=\"Ragdoll\" alt=\"Life Span\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Life Span:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The average lifespan of the breed. While life expectancy is fairly consistent across all cat breeds, some breeds tend to live shorter or longer than others.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">12-15 years<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-group-icon.svg\" alt=\"Ragdoll\" alt=\"Group\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Group:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Large-sized long-haired<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-price-icon.svg\" alt=\"Ragdoll\" alt=\"Price\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Price:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">$1200 - $2300<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<p>The Ragdoll is a beautiful breed with a large, muscular body. They have a silky soft, semi-longhaired coat with minimal undercoat. Ragdolls come in all pointed colors (solid, tabby, and tortie), with or without white markings. All Ragdolls have deep <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/blue-eyed-cat-breeds\">blue eyes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Ragdoll is one of the calmest cat breeds and they love to be held. In fact, the Ragdoll breed earned its name from the way this cat naturally relaxes into your arms, almost going limp like a Ragdoll. Quietly affectionate and easy-going, the Ragdoll loves to play with adults and kids alike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"product-review-heading\">#10 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/ragamuffin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RagaMuffin<\/a><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_86535\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-86535\" class=\"wp-image-86535 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/A-black-and-white-Ragamuffin-cat-lying-on-the-sofa-at-home.jpg\" alt=\"A black and white Ragamuffin cat lying on the sofa at home.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/A-black-and-white-Ragamuffin-cat-lying-on-the-sofa-at-home.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/A-black-and-white-Ragamuffin-cat-lying-on-the-sofa-at-home-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/A-black-and-white-Ragamuffin-cat-lying-on-the-sofa-at-home-624x416.jpg 624w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/A-black-and-white-Ragamuffin-cat-lying-on-the-sofa-at-home-540x360.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-86535\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The RagaMuffin is cuddly, calm feline teddy bear. Wirestock Creators \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"article-cat-breed\">\n        <div class=\"breed-table\">\n            <span class=\"table-title\">Breed Overview<\/span>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-origin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Ragamuffin\" alt=\"Origin\">\n\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Origin:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                Where this breed was first established.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">United States<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-height-icon.svg\" alt=\"Ragamuffin\" alt=\"Heigth\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Height:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult height among individuals of this breed. Height is measured from the top of the head to the bottom of the front paws.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">9\"-11\"<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-weight-icon.svg\" alt=\"Ragamuffin\" alt=\" Adult Weight\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Adult Weight:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult weight range of this cat breed.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">10-15 pounds<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-life-span-icon.svg\" alt=\"Ragamuffin\" alt=\"Life Span\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Life Span:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The average lifespan of the breed. While life expectancy is fairly consistent across all cat breeds, some breeds tend to live shorter or longer than others.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">13-16 years<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-group-icon.svg\" alt=\"Ragamuffin\" alt=\"Group\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Group:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Large-sized long-haired<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-price-icon.svg\" alt=\"Ragamuffin\" alt=\"Price\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Price:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">$1200 - $2000<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<p>The RagaMuffin is a newer cat breed developed in California in the 1990s. They are fairly large, big boned, and have medium-long, soft, dense, silky coats. The breed comes in any color or pattern other than pointed colors.<\/p>\n<p>The serene RagaMuffin loves warming your lap and snuggling on the couch, but they are also up for playtime with their favorite humans or feline friends. They enjoy being held and, like the Ragdoll cat, often melt into your arms. RagaMuffins are exceptionally loving and affectionate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"product-review-heading\">#11 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/russian-blue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Russian Blue<\/a><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_86536\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-86536\" class=\"wp-image-86536 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/russianblue-cat-cute-animal-pet.jpg\" alt=\"Russian Blue cat cute animal pet.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/russianblue-cat-cute-animal-pet.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/russianblue-cat-cute-animal-pet-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/russianblue-cat-cute-animal-pet-624x416.jpg 624w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/russianblue-cat-cute-animal-pet-540x360.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-86536\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Russian Blue cats are independent but also enjoy cuddles. Kazuma Take \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"article-cat-breed\">\n        <div class=\"breed-table\">\n            <span class=\"table-title\">Breed Overview<\/span>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-origin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Russian Blue\" alt=\"Origin\">\n\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Origin:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                Where this breed was first established.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Russia<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-height-icon.svg\" alt=\"Russian Blue\" alt=\"Heigth\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Height:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult height among individuals of this breed. Height is measured from the top of the head to the bottom of the front paws.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">8\"- 10\"<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-weight-icon.svg\" alt=\"Russian Blue\" alt=\" Adult Weight\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Adult Weight:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult weight range of this cat breed.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">10-14 pounds<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-life-span-icon.svg\" alt=\"Russian Blue\" alt=\"Life Span\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Life Span:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The average lifespan of the breed. While life expectancy is fairly consistent across all cat breeds, some breeds tend to live shorter or longer than others.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">10-16 years<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-group-icon.svg\" alt=\"Russian Blue\" alt=\"Group\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Group:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Medium-sized short-haired<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-price-icon.svg\" alt=\"Russian Blue\" alt=\"Price\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Price:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">$1000 - $1700<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<p>The Russian Blue is an established breed that was one of those shown at the very first cat shows in England in the 1880s. The breed is known for their short, silvery blue-gray coat, which is soft, silky, dense, and plush. Other breed hallmarks include <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/names-for-cat-with-green-eyes\">emerald green eyes<\/a> and upturned corners of the mouth, which make the Russian Blue look as if it\u2019s smiling.<\/p>\n<p>The Russian Blue is quiet and easy-going. These cats don\u2019t mind spending some time alone but are all too happy to climb into your lap for some snuggles when you return home. Russian Blue cats adore their human families but might be aloof with strangers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"product-review-heading\">#12 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/selkirk-rex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Selkirk Rex<\/a><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_86537\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-86537\" class=\"wp-image-86537 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Blue-torty-white-Selkirk-Rex-cat-on-grey-floor.jpg\" alt=\"Blue torti white Selkirk Rex cat on grey floor.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Blue-torty-white-Selkirk-Rex-cat-on-grey-floor.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Blue-torty-white-Selkirk-Rex-cat-on-grey-floor-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Blue-torty-white-Selkirk-Rex-cat-on-grey-floor-624x351.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-86537\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Selkirk Rex are very laid-back, just like their distant cousins, the Persian and British Shorthair. Peredniankina \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"article-cat-breed\">\n        <div class=\"breed-table\">\n            <span class=\"table-title\">Breed Overview<\/span>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-origin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Selkirk Rex\" alt=\"Origin\">\n\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Origin:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                Where this breed was first established.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">United States<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-height-icon.svg\" alt=\"Selkirk Rex\" alt=\"Heigth\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Height:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult height among individuals of this breed. Height is measured from the top of the head to the bottom of the front paws.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">9\"- 11\"<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-weight-icon.svg\" alt=\"Selkirk Rex\" alt=\" Adult Weight\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Adult Weight:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult weight range of this cat breed.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">7-12 pounds<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-life-span-icon.svg\" alt=\"Selkirk Rex\" alt=\"Life Span\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Life Span:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The average lifespan of the breed. While life expectancy is fairly consistent across all cat breeds, some breeds tend to live shorter or longer than others.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">14-15 years<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-group-icon.svg\" alt=\"Selkirk Rex\" alt=\"Group\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Group:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Large-sized long-haired<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-price-icon.svg\" alt=\"Selkirk Rex\" alt=\"Price\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Price:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">$500- $800<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<p>The Selkirk Rex\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/curly-haired-cat-breeds\">unique, curly coat<\/a> makes this breed look like it\u2019s having a permanent bad hair day. In fact, the coat is very soft and doesn\u2019t need a ton of brushing (too much brushing will loosen the curls). The coat may be short or long and comes in a rainbow of colors and patterns.<\/p>\n<p>The Selkirk Rex was developed using a curly-haired kitten born into a litter of ferals, as well as the Persian and British Shorthair\u2014two breeds known for their calm temperaments. It\u2019s not surprising that Selkirk Rex are super relaxed and cuddly. The Selkirk is also known for its patient and loving nature.<\/p>\n<p>If you own a calm cat breed, make sure these laid-back cats get enough exercise. 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