Top 11
cats breeds that need little exercise
Not all breeds need long daily outings. These cats are fine with moderate activity: check energy, apartment compatibility, and health on the breed page.
- 1
View breed pageBombay
An affectionate, calm miniature panther perfectly suited to indoor living.
Exercise: 2/5Medium United States
- 2
View breed pageBritish Longhair
A calm and plush cat, close to its family without being intrusive.
Exercise: 2/5Medium United Kingdom
- 3
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View breed pageExotic
A calm, tender and round cat, close to the Persian but easier to live with on a daily basis.
Exercise: 2/5Medium United States
- 5
View breed pageHighland Fold
The long-haired Scottish Fold: gentle, calm and to be monitored closely in terms of joints.
Exercise: 2/5Medium United Kingdom / United States
- 6
View breed pageHighland Straight
The straight-eared brother of the Highland Fold: same gentleness, without the folded-ear gene.
Exercise: 2/5Medium United Kingdom / United States
- 7
View breed pageHimalayan
The colourpoint Persian: calm, majestic and very dependent on regular grooming.
Exercise: 2/5Medium United States / United Kingdom
- 8
View breed pageKorat
A rare Thai cat, affectionate and peaceful with bright green eyes.
Exercise: 2/5Medium Thailand
- 9
View breed pageNapoleon / Minuet
The Minuet, a Munchkin × Persian cross: compact, cuddly and short-legged.
Exercise: 2/5Small United States
- 10
View breed pagePersian
The Persian is a calm and very affectionate cat, appreciated for its majestic appearance and its gentleness in everyday life.
Exercise: 2/5Medium Iran
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View breed pageRagdoll
Large, gentle and placid cat, the Ragdoll is a very affectionate indoor companion and remarkably adaptable.
Exercise: 2/5Large United States
This ranking is based on the 1-to-5 scores given to each cat breed in our breed pages. If scores are tied, breeds are ranked alphabetically.
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