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"twitter:image": "https://www.pedibase.com/og.png" "twitter:title": "Calm, low-energy cat breeds: our top 20" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.pedibase.com/llms.txt) Top 7 # Calm, low-energy cat breeds A calm cat is better suited to a relaxed lifestyle. These breeds have lower energy levels: check daily exercise, health and apartment suitability on the profile. 1. 1 [![Persian](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4514/chat_persan_beige.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/persian) ## [Persian](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/persian) The Persian is a calm and very affectionate cat, appreciated for its majestic appearance and its gentleness in everyday life. Energy: 2/5Medium Iran [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/persian) [ 198 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-persian) 2. 2 [![Ragdoll](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4532/pexels-photo-37252511.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/ragdoll) ## [Ragdoll](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/ragdoll) Large, gentle and placid cat, the Ragdoll is a very affectionate indoor companion and remarkably adaptable. Energy: 2/5Large United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/ragdoll) [ 189 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-ragdoll) 3. 3 [![British Longhair](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4593/british_longhair_-_blue_bicolor.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/british-longhair) ## [British Longhair](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/british-longhair) A calm, round little cat, close to its family without being intrusive. Energy: 2/5Medium United Kingdom [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/british-longhair) [ 84 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-british-longhair) 4. 4 [![Exotic](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/7562/exotic-1.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/exotic) ## [Exotic](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/exotic) A calm, affectionate and round cat, close to the Persian but easier to live with on a daily basis. Energy: 2/5Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/exotic) [ 49 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-exotic) 5. 5 [![Highland Fold](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4789/ge0f2af437ae37504fadecfd166b5bf827b14ca80428a2d4b7f10f249f1f9b5ca2e023fe4317f062ad67a421c3656b900f6edc99811fa71ff90bb46b999229c5f_1280.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/highland-fold) ## [Highland Fold](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/highland-fold) The long-haired Scottish Fold: gentle, calm and to be monitored closely in terms of joints. Energy: 2/5Medium United Kingdom / United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/highland-fold) [ 25 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-highland-fold) 6. 6 [![Céleste](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5234/pexels-photo-34462779.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/celeste) ## [Céleste](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/celeste) A calm cat with a semi-long coat and bright blue eyes. Energy: 2/5Medium Modern selection [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/celeste) [ 4 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-celeste) 7. 7 [![Himalayan](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4685/pexels-photo-39137878.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/himalayan) ## [Himalayan](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/himalayan) The colourpoint Persian: calm, majestic and very dependent on regular grooming. Energy: 2/5Medium United States / United Kingdom [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/himalayan) [ 3 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-himalayan) 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. ## Other cat breed rankings - [Cat breeds suited to apartment living](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/best-for-apartments) - [Cat breeds for families with children](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/best-with-children) - [Cat breeds for first-time owners](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/best-for-first-time-owners) - [Most affectionate cat breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/most-affectionate) - [Cat breeds that get along with other pets](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/best-with-other-pets) - [Easy-to-train cat breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/easiest-to-train) - [Cat breeds that shed less](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/that-shed-the-least) - [Low-maintenance cat breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/easiest-to-groom) - [Most intelligent cat breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/most-intelligent) - [Hardiest cat breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/healthiest) - [Cat breeds that need little exercise](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/that-need-little-exercise) - [So-called hypoallergenic cat breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/hypoallergenic) - [Small cat breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/smallest) - [More affordable cat breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/cheapest) [All cat breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breeds) [Breed comparison](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-cat-breeds) [Which cat should you choose?](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-cat) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/#website","@type":"WebSite","description":"Find dog and cat breeders near you. 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