Top 20
Cat breeds suited to apartment living
Not all cat breeds adapt equally well to indoor living. These breeds are often recommended for apartments, provided they get outdoor access and stimulation. Open a breed profile for temperament, grooming and breeders.
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Birman
An elegant, affectionate and calm cat, recognizable by its blue eyes and its white gloves.
Apartment living: 5/5Medium France
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Persian
The Persian is a calm and very affectionate cat, appreciated for its majestic appearance and its gentleness in everyday life.
Apartment living: 5/5Medium Iran
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Ragdoll
Large, gentle and placid cat, the Ragdoll is a very affectionate indoor companion and remarkably adaptable.
Apartment living: 5/5Large United States
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British Longhair
A calm, round little cat, close to its family without being intrusive.
Apartment living: 5/5Medium United Kingdom
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Exotic
A calm, affectionate and round cat, close to the Persian but easier to live with on a daily basis.
Apartment living: 5/5Medium United States
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Scottish Fold
A tender and peaceful cat, famous for its delicately folded ears.
Apartment living: 5/5Medium Scotland
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Scottish Straight
The round-faced cat of the Scottish Fold, with straight ears and preserved health.
Apartment living: 5/5Medium Scotland
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Highland Fold
The long-haired Scottish Fold: gentle, calm and to be monitored closely in terms of joints.
Apartment living: 5/5Medium United Kingdom / United States
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Highland Straight
The straight-eared brother of the Highland Fold: same gentleness, without the folded-ear gene.
Apartment living: 5/5Medium United Kingdom / United States
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Selkirk Rex
A curly-haired, affectionate and calm cat that deeply loves family life.
Apartment living: 5/5Medium United States
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Russian Blue
An elegant, calm and loyal cat, recognizable by its blue coat with silvery highlights.
Apartment living: 5/5Medium Russia
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Thai
An affectionate and talkative cat, heir to the traditional Siamese.
Apartment living: 5/5Medium Thailand
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Cornish Rex
A curly-haired, athletic cat that is very close to its human.
Apartment living: 5/5Medium United Kingdom
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Oriental Shorthair
An elegant cat, very talkative and intensely attached to its human.
Apartment living: 5/5Medium United Kingdom
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American Curl
A gentle, playful cat that is very attached to its family, recognizable by its curled ears.
Apartment living: 5/5Medium United States
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Korat
A rare Thai cat, affectionate and peaceful with bright green eyes.
Apartment living: 5/5Medium Thailand
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Céleste
A calm cat with a semi-long coat and bright blue eyes.
Apartment living: 5/5Medium Modern selection
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Lykoi
The werewolf cat: lively, sociable and with a naturally sparse coat.
Apartment living: 5/5Medium United States
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Munchkin
A short-legged cat, playful, affectionate and full of curiosity.
Apartment living: 5/5Medium United States
This ranking is based on scores from 1 to 5 assigned to each cat breed in our listings. In a tie, breeds with more breeders in France rank higher.
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