Top 20
Most affectionate cat breeds
A very affectionate cat forms a strong bond with its family. Compare temperament, need for company and purchase price on these cat breed profiles.
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Birman
An elegant, affectionate and calm cat, recognizable by its blue eyes and its white gloves.
Affection: 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.
Affection: 5/5Medium Iran
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Ragdoll
Large, gentle and placid cat, the Ragdoll is a very affectionate indoor companion and remarkably adaptable.
Affection: 5/5Large United States
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Bengal
An athletic, very intelligent and affectionate cat with the look of a small wild feline.
Affection: 5/5Large 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.
Affection: 5/5Medium United States
- 7
Scottish Fold
A tender and peaceful cat, famous for its delicately folded ears.
Affection: 5/5Medium Scotland
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Scottish Straight
The round-faced cat of the Scottish Fold, with straight ears and preserved health.
Affection: 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.
Affection: 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.
Affection: 5/5Medium United Kingdom / United States
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Savannah
A large athletic, intelligent and affectionate cat with the look of a small cheetah.
Affection: 5/5Large United States
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Devon Rex
A curly-haired, mischievous cat that is extremely close to its family.
Affection: 5/5Medium United Kingdom
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Somali
The Somali is an elegant cat, very lively and deeply attached to its family.
Affection: 5/5Medium United States
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Thai
An affectionate and talkative cat, heir to the traditional Siamese.
Affection: 5/5Medium Thailand
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Cornish Rex
A curly-haired, athletic cat that is very close to its human.
Affection: 5/5Medium United Kingdom
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Oriental Shorthair
An elegant cat, very talkative and intensely attached to its human.
Affection: 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.
Affection: 5/5Medium United States
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Korat
A rare Thai cat, affectionate and peaceful with bright green eyes.
Affection: 5/5Medium Thailand
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Kurilian Bobtail
A rare, sociable and robust cat, recognizable by its pompom tail.
Affection: 5/5Medium Russia
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Burmese
A lively, intelligent and very affectionate cat, available in English and American varieties.
Affection: 5/5Medium Thailand
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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