--- title: "Most affectionate cat breeds: our top 20 | Pedibase" description: "Most affectionate 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/most-affectionate" meta: "og:description": "Most affectionate 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": "Most affectionate cat breeds: our top 20" "twitter:description": "Most affectionate 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": "Most affectionate cat breeds: our top 20" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.pedibase.com/llms.txt) 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. 1. 1 [![Birman](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5733/2609850377_6bfd25e934_b.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/birman) ## [Birman](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/birman) An elegant, affectionate and calm cat, recognizable by its blue eyes and its white gloves. Affection: 5/5Medium France [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/birman) [ 259 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-birman) 2. 2 [![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. Affection: 5/5Medium Iran [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/persian) [ 198 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-persian) 3. 3 [![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. Affection: 5/5Large United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/ragdoll) [ 189 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-ragdoll) 4. 4 [![Bengal](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4516/pexels-photo-6548971.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/bengal) ## [Bengal](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/bengal) An athletic, very intelligent and affectionate cat with the look of a small wild feline. Affection: 5/5Large United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/bengal) [ 165 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bengal) 5. 5 [![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. Affection: 5/5Medium Canada [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/sphynx) [ 53 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-sphynx) 6. 6 [![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. Affection: 5/5Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/exotic) [ 49 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-exotic) 7. 7 [![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. Affection: 5/5Medium Scotland [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/scottish-fold) [ 33 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-scottish-fold) 8. 8 [![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. Affection: 5/5Medium Scotland [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/scottish-straight) [ 29 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-scottish-straight) 9. 9 [![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. Affection: 5/5Medium 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) 10. 10 [![Highland Straight](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/9332/highland-straight-1788360993029.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/highland-straight) ## [Highland Straight](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/highland-straight) The straight-eared brother of the Highland Fold: same gentleness, without the folded-ear gene. Affection: 5/5Medium United Kingdom / United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/highland-straight) [ 21 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-highland-straight) 11. 11 [![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. Affection: 5/5Large United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/savannah) [ 20 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-savannah) 12. 12 [![Devon Rex](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/10160/devon-rex-1789117268075-0.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/devon-rex) ## [Devon Rex](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/devon-rex) A curly-haired, mischievous cat that is extremely close to its family. Affection: 5/5Medium United Kingdom [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/devon-rex) [ 15 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-devon-rex) 13. 13 [![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. Affection: 5/5Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/somali) [ 12 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-somali) 14. 14 [![Thai](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/9549/thai.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/thai) ## [Thai](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/thai) An affectionate and talkative cat, heir to the traditional Siamese. Affection: 5/5Medium Thailand [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/thai) [ 11 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-thai) 15. 15 [![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. Affection: 5/5Medium United Kingdom [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/cornish-rex) [ 10 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-cornish-rex) 16. 16 [![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. Affection: 5/5Medium United Kingdom [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/oriental-shorthair) [ 10 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-oriental-shorthair) 17. 17 [![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. Affection: 5/5Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/american-curl) [ 7 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-american-curl) 18. 18 [![Korat](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5063/korat_cat_wikipedia.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/korat) ## [Korat](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/korat) A rare Thai cat, affectionate and peaceful with bright green eyes. Affection: 5/5Medium Thailand [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/korat) [ 6 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-korat) 19. 19 [![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. Affection: 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) 20. 20 [![Burmese](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4609/pexels-photo-5521476.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/burmese) ## [Burmese](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/burmese) A lively, intelligent and very affectionate cat, available in English and American varieties. Affection: 5/5Medium Thailand [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/burmese) [ 4 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-burmese) This ranking is based on scores from 1 to 5 assigned to each cat breed in our listings. 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