cats breeds for first-time owners

1. 1

   Bombay

   An affectionate, calm miniature panther perfectly suited to indoor living.

   First-time owners: 5/5Medium United States

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2. 2

   British Longhair

   A calm and plush cat, close to its family without being intrusive.

   First-time owners: 5/5Medium United Kingdom

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3. 3

   British Shorthair

   A round, calm and affectionate cat, as reassuring as it is elegant.

   First-time owners: 5/5Medium United Kingdom

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4. 4

   European Shorthair

   A balanced, hardy and affectionate cat, as comfortable in an apartment as in the garden.

   First-time owners: 5/5Medium Europe

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5. 5

   German Rex

   An expressive, playful and sociable cat with a naturally wavy short coat.

   First-time owners: 5/5Medium Germany

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6. 6

   Ragdoll

   Large, gentle and placid cat, the Ragdoll is a very affectionate indoor companion and remarkably adaptable.

   First-time owners: 5/5Large United States

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7. 7

   Birman

   An elegant, affectionate and calm cat, recognizable by its blue eyes and its white gloves.

   First-time owners: 5/5Medium France

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8. 8

   Singapura

   Small, rare and affectionate cat, the Singapura charms with its gentleness and expressive gaze.

   First-time owners: 5/5Small Singapore

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9. 9

   Tiffany

   A rare, gentle and elegant cat with a silky coat.

   First-time owners: 5/5Medium England

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10. 10

    Toyger

    A cat with a mini-tiger look, sociable, playful and very close to its family.

    First-time owners: 5/5Medium United States

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11. 11

    American Bobtail

    A large gentle and demonstrative cat, recognizable by its naturally short tail.

    First-time owners: 4/5Large United States

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12. 12

    American Curl

    A gentle, playful cat that is very attached to its family, recognizable by its curled ears.

    First-time owners: 4/5Medium United States

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13. 13

    American Shorthair

    A medium-sized cat, hunter, independent and affectionate, as comfortable with a family as outdoors.

    First-time owners: 4/5Medium United States

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14. 14

    American Wirehair

    A calm, playful and affectionate cat, recognizable by its short, dense and wiry coat.

    First-time owners: 4/5Medium United States

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15. 15

    Turkish Angora

    An elegant, lively cat that is very attached to its family.

    First-time owners: 4/5Medium Turkey

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16. 16

    Balinese

    An elegant, demonstrative cat that is very attached to its owner.

    First-time owners: 4/5Medium United States

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17. 17

    Russian Blue

    An elegant, calm and loyal cat, recognizable by its blue coat with silvery highlights.

    First-time owners: 4/5Medium Russia

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18. 18

    Burmese

    A lively, intelligent and very affectionate cat, available in English and American varieties.

    First-time owners: 4/5Medium Thailand

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    Burmilla

    An elegant and affectionate cat, halfway between calm and liveliness.

    First-time owners: 4/5Medium United Kingdom

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    California Spangled

    A rare, athletic and very endearing cat, with the look of a small spotted feline.

    First-time owners: 4/5Medium United States

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This ranking is based on the 1-to-5 scores given to each cat breed in our breed pages. If scores are tied, breeds are ranked alphabetically.