Top 20
Low-maintenance cat breeds
Easy grooming makes everyday life simpler. These cat breeds generally need less grooming: check coat type, shedding and care costs on the breed profile.
- 1
Russian Blue
An elegant, calm and loyal cat, recognizable by its blue coat with silvery highlights.
Grooming: 1/5Medium Russia
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Oriental Shorthair
An elegant cat, very talkative and intensely attached to its human.
Grooming: 1/5Medium United Kingdom
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Singapura
Small, rare and affectionate cat, the Singapura charms with its gentleness and expressive gaze.
Grooming: 1/5Small Singapore
- 4
Bengal
An athletic, very intelligent and affectionate cat with the look of a small wild feline.
Grooming: 2/5Large United States
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Exotic
A calm, affectionate and round cat, close to the Persian but easier to live with on a daily basis.
Grooming: 2/5Medium United States
- 7
Scottish Straight
The round-faced cat of the Scottish Fold, with straight ears and preserved health.
Grooming: 2/5Medium Scotland
- 8
Siamese
A talkative, elegant Oriental cat that is very attached to its human.
Grooming: 2/5Medium Thailand
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Savannah
A large athletic, intelligent and affectionate cat with the look of a small cheetah.
Grooming: 2/5Large United States
- 10
Abyssinian
An elegant cat, very active and deeply attached to its human.
Grooming: 2/5Medium Ethiopia
- 11
Selkirk Rex
A curly-haired, affectionate and calm cat that deeply loves family life.
Grooming: 2/5Medium United States
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Somali
The Somali is an elegant cat, very lively and deeply attached to its family.
Grooming: 2/5Medium United States
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Thai
An affectionate and talkative cat, heir to the traditional Siamese.
Grooming: 2/5Medium Thailand
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Cornish Rex
A curly-haired, athletic cat that is very close to its human.
Grooming: 2/5Medium United Kingdom
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Egyptian Mau
An ancient, athletic and affectionate cat, with a naturally spotted coat.
Grooming: 2/5Medium Egypt
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American Curl
A gentle, playful cat that is very attached to its family, recognizable by its curled ears.
Grooming: 2/5Medium United States
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Korat
A rare Thai cat, affectionate and peaceful with bright green eyes.
Grooming: 2/5Medium Thailand
- 18
Kurilian Bobtail
A rare, sociable and robust cat, recognizable by its pompom tail.
Grooming: 2/5Medium Russia
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Burmese
A lively, intelligent and very affectionate cat, available in English and American varieties.
Grooming: 2/5Medium Thailand
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Lykoi
The werewolf cat: lively, sociable and with a naturally sparse coat.
Grooming: 2/5Medium 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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