--- title: "Hardiest cat breeds: our top 20 | Pedibase" description: "Hardiest cat breeds: our top 20, based on scores from our breed listings (temperament, size, average price) and verified breeders." canonical_url: "https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/healthiest" meta: "og:description": "Hardiest cat breeds: our top 20, based on scores from our breed listings (temperament, size, average price) and verified breeders." "og:image": "https://www.pedibase.com/og.png" "og:image:alt": "Dog and cat breeders near you" "og:image:height": "630" "og:image:width": "1200" "og:title": "Hardiest cat breeds: our top 20" "twitter:description": "Hardiest cat breeds: our top 20, based on scores from our breed listings (temperament, size, average price) and verified breeders." "twitter:image": "https://www.pedibase.com/og.png" "twitter:title": "Hardiest cat breeds: our top 20" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.pedibase.com/llms.txt) Top 20 # Hardiest cat breeds Some breeds are less prone to inherited conditions. These cats have the highest health scores: check life expectancy, health concerns and veterinary care on each profile. 1. 1 [![Siberian](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/9539/siberien.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/siberian) ## [Siberian](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/siberian) A large Russian cat with a sumptuous coat, gentle, calm and remarkably robust. Health: 5/5Large Russia [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/siberian) [ 138 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-siberian) 2. 2 [![Savannah](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5018/f2_savannah_cat.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/savannah) ## [Savannah](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/savannah) A large athletic, intelligent and affectionate cat with the look of a small cheetah. Health: 5/5Large United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/savannah) [ 20 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-savannah) 3. 3 [![Kurilian Bobtail](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/6309/pexels-photo-17529525.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/kurilian-bobtail) ## [Kurilian Bobtail](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/kurilian-bobtail) A rare, sociable and robust cat, recognizable by its pompom tail. Health: 5/5Medium Russia [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/kurilian-bobtail) [ 5 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-kurilian-bobtail) 4. 4 [![Tonkinese](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/9070/tonkinois-5.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/tonkinese) ## [Tonkinese](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/tonkinese) A lively, affectionate and very sociable cat, born from the Siamese and the Burmese. Health: 5/5Medium Canada [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/tonkinese) [ 4 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-tonkinese) 5. 5 [![Snowshoe](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/9966/snowshoe.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/snowshoe) ## [Snowshoe](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/snowshoe) A tender, elegant and well-balanced cat, very attached to its family. Health: 5/5Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/snowshoe) [ 3 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-snowshoe) 6. 6 [![Toyger](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/9043/toyger-6.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/toyger) ## [Toyger](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/toyger) A cat with a mini-tiger look, sociable, playful and very close to its family. Health: 5/5Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/toyger) [ 3 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-toyger) 7. 7 [![Ceylan](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/9551/ceylan.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/ceylan) ## [Ceylan](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/ceylan) A rare, lively and affectionate cat, appreciated for its sociability and natural elegance. Health: 5/5Medium Sri Lanka [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/ceylan) 8. 8 [![British Shorthair](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4548/pexels-photo-17089872.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/british-shorthair) ## [British Shorthair](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/british-shorthair) A round, calm and affectionate cat, as reassuring as it is elegant. Health: 4/5Medium United Kingdom [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/british-shorthair) [ 185 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-british-shorthair) 9. 9 [![Norwegian Forest Cat](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/8007/norvegien-2.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/norwegian-forest-cat) ## [Norwegian Forest Cat](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/norwegian-forest-cat) A large rustic and gentle cat, built for the cold but very close to its family. Health: 4/5Large Norway [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/norwegian-forest-cat) [ 121 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-norwegian-forest-cat) 10. 10 [![Chartreux](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/7467/chartreux-1.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/chartreux) ## [Chartreux](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/chartreux) A French blue cat, calm, robust and endearing, without being intrusive. Health: 4/5Medium France [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/chartreux) [ 83 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-chartreux) 11. 11 [![Sphynx](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/6571/pexels-photo-31644050.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/sphynx) ## [Sphynx](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/sphynx) A hairless cat, affectionate and very close to its human. Health: 4/5Medium Canada [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/sphynx) [ 53 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-sphynx) 12. 12 [![Scottish Fold](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/6579/pexels-photo-36063193.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/scottish-fold) ## [Scottish Fold](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/scottish-fold) A tender and peaceful cat, famous for its delicately folded ears. Health: 4/5Medium Scotland [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/scottish-fold) [ 33 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-scottish-fold) 13. 13 [![Scottish Straight](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/10346/scottish-straight-1.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/scottish-straight) ## [Scottish Straight](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/scottish-straight) The round-faced cat of the Scottish Fold, with straight ears and preserved health. Health: 4/5Medium Scotland [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/scottish-straight) [ 29 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-scottish-straight) 14. 14 [![Turkish Angora](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5246/pexels-photo-38793375.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/turkish-angora) ## [Turkish Angora](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/turkish-angora) An elegant, lively cat that is very attached to its family. Health: 4/5Medium Turkey [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/turkish-angora) [ 16 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-turkish-angora) 15. 15 [![Russian Blue](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/9537/bleu-russe.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/russian-blue) ## [Russian Blue](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/russian-blue) An elegant, calm and loyal cat, recognizable by its blue coat with silvery highlights. Health: 4/5Medium Russia [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/russian-blue) [ 14 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-russian-blue) 16. 16 [![Somali](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/6691/cat_somali.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/somali) ## [Somali](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/somali) The Somali is an elegant cat, very lively and deeply attached to its family. Health: 4/5Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/somali) [ 12 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-somali) 17. 17 [![Cornish Rex](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5134/abyssinian-cornish_rex_cross_breed.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/cornish-rex) ## [Cornish Rex](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/cornish-rex) A curly-haired, athletic cat that is very close to its human. Health: 4/5Medium United Kingdom [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/cornish-rex) [ 10 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-cornish-rex) 18. 18 [![Egyptian Mau](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/9541/mau-egyptien.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/egyptian-mau) ## [Egyptian Mau](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/egyptian-mau) An ancient, athletic and affectionate cat, with a naturally spotted coat. Health: 4/5Medium Egypt [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/egyptian-mau) [ 10 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-egyptian-mau) 19. 19 [![Oriental Shorthair](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5065/oriental_shorthair_cat.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/oriental-shorthair) ## [Oriental Shorthair](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/oriental-shorthair) An elegant cat, very talkative and intensely attached to its human. Health: 4/5Medium United Kingdom [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/oriental-shorthair) [ 10 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-oriental-shorthair) 20. 20 [![American Curl](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/562/american_curl_2.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/american-curl) ## [American Curl](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/american-curl) A gentle, playful cat that is very attached to its family, recognizable by its curled ears. Health: 4/5Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/american-curl) [ 7 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-american-curl) This ranking is based on scores from 1 to 5 assigned to each cat breed in our listings. 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