Cat breed reference

The most popular US cat breeds, each with a quick-reference page. Lifespan and health-issue data come from CFA breed profiles, VetCompass mortality records, and peer-reviewed breed-predisposition research.

A

Abyssinian

Small breed · 9 to 15 years · 6 to 10 lb

American Shorthair

Medium breed · 15 to 20 years · 6 to 15 lb

B

Bengal

Medium breed · 12 to 16 years · 8 to 15 lb

Birman

Medium breed · 12 to 16 years · 8 to 12 lb

British Shorthair

Medium breed · 12 to 17 years · 9 to 17 lb

Burmese

Medium breed · 16 to 18 years · 8 to 12 lb

D

Devon Rex

Small breed · 9 to 15 years · 5 to 10 lb

E

Exotic Shorthair

Medium breed · 12 to 15 years · 7 to 12 lb

M

Maine Coon

Large breed · 12 to 15 years · 12 to 22 lb

N

Norwegian Forest Cat

Large breed · 14 to 16 years · 12 to 16 lb

O

Oriental Shorthair

Small breed · 12 to 15 years · 6 to 12 lb

P

Persian

Medium breed · 10 to 15 years · 7 to 12 lb

R

Ragamuffin

Large breed · 12 to 18 years · 10 to 20 lb

Ragdoll

Large breed · 12 to 17 years · 10 to 20 lb

Russian Blue

Medium breed · 15 to 20 years · 7 to 12 lb

S

Savannah

Large breed · 12 to 20 years · 8 to 25 lb

Scottish Fold

Medium breed · 11 to 15 years · 6 to 13 lb

Siamese

Medium breed · 12 to 20 years · 6 to 14 lb

Sphynx

Medium breed · 8 to 14 years · 6 to 12 lb

T

Tonkinese

Medium breed · 14 to 16 years · 6 to 12 lb