{"id":26652,"date":"2025-12-21T16:35:35","date_gmt":"2025-12-21T16:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cats.com\/?p=26652"},"modified":"2025-12-21T16:35:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T16:35:35","slug":"friendliest-cat-breeds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cats.com\/friendliest-cat-breeds","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Friendliest &#038; Nicest Cat Breeds In the World"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_42516\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42516\" class=\"wp-image-42516 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Friendliest-Nicest-Cat.jpg\" alt=\"Wild cats\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Friendliest-Nicest-Cat.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Friendliest-Nicest-Cat-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Friendliest-Nicest-Cat-624x312.jpg 624w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Friendliest-Nicest-Cat-780x390.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-42516\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ryo96c \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Although cats have earned a reputation for being independent and aloof, cat lovers know that this generalization is not entirely accurate. Many cats are extremely affectionate with their favorite human companions, and some are outgoing and friendly with just about anyone.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What Are the Friendliest, Nicest and Most Social Cat Breeds?<\/h2>\n<p>If you long for a friendly cat to be your new best friend, certain pedigreed cat breeds are known to be exceptionally sweet and outgoing but there isn&#8217;t really just one cat breed that Is the Friendliest breed among all others.<\/p>\n<p>Do that&#8217;s why we&#8217;ve created the following list of the nicest, most social and\u00a0 friendliest cat breeds on in the world. Read on to meet some of the most friendly cat breeds around.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"product-review-heading\">#1 <\/span>Burmese<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_20883\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20883\" class=\"wp-image-20883\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/the-Burmese.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up portrait of a brown Burmese kitten, about 17 weeks old. The brown little cat is lying on a white blanket and is looking at camera.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/the-Burmese.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/the-Burmese-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/the-Burmese-624x415.jpg 624w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/the-Burmese-540x360.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20883\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Angela Kotsell \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n        <style>\n            .article-cat-breed{\n                background: #FFFFFF;\n                \/*box-shadow: 0px 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);*\/\n                padding: 0;\n                margin-bottom: 30px;\n            }\n            .article-cat-breed-title{\n                display: flex;\n                justify-content: center;\n                align-items: center;\n                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flex-basis: 100%;\n                }\n            }\n        <\/style>\n        <div class=\"article-cat-breed\">\n        <div class=\"breed-table\">\n            <span class=\"table-title\">Breed Overview<\/span>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-origin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Burmese\" alt=\"Origin\">\n\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Origin:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                Where this breed was first established.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Burma\/Myanmar<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-height-icon.svg\" alt=\"Burmese\" alt=\"Heigth\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Height:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult height among individuals of this breed. Height is measured from the top of the head to the bottom of the front paws.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">8\"-10\"<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-weight-icon.svg\" alt=\"Burmese\" alt=\" Adult Weight\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Adult Weight:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult weight range of this cat breed.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">8-12 pounds<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-life-span-icon.svg\" alt=\"Burmese\" alt=\"Life Span\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Life Span:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The average lifespan of the breed. While life expectancy is fairly consistent across all cat breeds, some breeds tend to live shorter or longer than others.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">12-16 years<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-group-icon.svg\" alt=\"Burmese\" alt=\"Group\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Group:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Medium-sized short-haired  <\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-price-icon.svg\" alt=\"Burmese\" alt=\"Price\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Price:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">$450-$3,000<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<p>Based on its name, you might think that <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/burmese\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Burmese<\/a> also claims Burma as its birthplace, but the breed was in fact developed in the United States from one special cat named Wong Mau, which came from the Orient. Simply stated, the Burmese breed loves people.<\/p>\n<p>They are called \u201cVelcro cats\u201d for their desire to be as close to their people as possible and will follow you around the house, hop into your lap the moment you sit down and sleep in your bed at night (often crawling right under the covers with you!). Burmese cats also love to play and be the center of attention.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"product-review-heading\">#2 <\/span>Abyssinian<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_26653\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26653\" class=\"wp-image-26653\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/AbyssinianFriendlyCatBreeds.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful Abyssinian cat on the green jungle background, the association of the cat and the wild animal\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/AbyssinianFriendlyCatBreeds.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/AbyssinianFriendlyCatBreeds-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/AbyssinianFriendlyCatBreeds-624x416.jpg 624w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/AbyssinianFriendlyCatBreeds-540x360.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26653\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">WildStrawberry \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"article-cat-breed\">\n        <div class=\"breed-table\">\n            <span class=\"table-title\">Breed Overview<\/span>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-origin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Abyssinian\" alt=\"Origin\">\n\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Origin:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                Where this breed was first established.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Abyssinia (Ethiopia)<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-height-icon.svg\" alt=\"Abyssinian\" alt=\"Heigth\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Height:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult height among individuals of this breed. Height is measured from the top of the head to the bottom of the front paws.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">8''-10''<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-weight-icon.svg\" alt=\"Abyssinian\" alt=\" Adult Weight\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Adult Weight:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult weight range of this cat breed.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">6-12 pounds<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-life-span-icon.svg\" alt=\"Abyssinian\" alt=\"Life Span\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Life Span:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The average lifespan of the breed. While life expectancy is fairly consistent across all cat breeds, some breeds tend to live shorter or longer than others.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">14-17+ years<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-group-icon.svg\" alt=\"Abyssinian\" alt=\"Group\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Group:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Medium-sized short-haired<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-price-icon.svg\" alt=\"Abyssinian\" alt=\"Price\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Price:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">$1,000-$2,000<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<p>Although the <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/abyssinian\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abyssinian<\/a> is more active than snuggly, the breed is extremely people-oriented, playful, and friendly. Intelligent and curious, Abys want to be in the middle of everything and will follow you all over the house. It&#8217;s also widely considered one of the friendliest cat breeds with dogs.<\/p>\n<p>The breed\u2019s outgoing personality, coupled with its exotic good looks, makes the Abyssinian a joy to live with.<\/p>\n<p>One of the oldest breeds of cat, the Abyssinian is named for Abyssinia (an area that today is Ethiopia). Historians believe that the breed may have originated Southeast Asia, not in Abyssinia, but the first Abyssinians that were brought to England in the late 1800s came from Abyssinia, and the name stuck.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"product-review-heading\">#3 <\/span>Birman<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_20860\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20860\" class=\"wp-image-20860\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/The-Birman-cat.jpg\" alt=\"Birman cat, 2 years old, lying in front of white background\" width=\"1000\" height=\"751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/The-Birman-cat.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/The-Birman-cat-600x451.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/The-Birman-cat-624x469.jpg 624w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/The-Birman-cat-240x180.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20860\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eric Isselee \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"article-cat-breed\">\n        <div class=\"breed-table\">\n            <span class=\"table-title\">Breed Overview<\/span>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-origin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Birman\" alt=\"Origin\">\n\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Origin:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                Where this breed was first established.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Burma<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-height-icon.svg\" alt=\"Birman\" alt=\"Heigth\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Height:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult height among individuals of this breed. Height is measured from the top of the head to the bottom of the front paws.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">8\"-11\"<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-weight-icon.svg\" alt=\"Birman\" alt=\" Adult Weight\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Adult Weight:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult weight range of this cat breed.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">6-14 pounds<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-life-span-icon.svg\" alt=\"Birman\" alt=\"Life Span\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Life Span:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The average lifespan of the breed. While life expectancy is fairly consistent across all cat breeds, some breeds tend to live shorter or longer than others.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">12-16 years<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-group-icon.svg\" alt=\"Birman\" alt=\"Group\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Group:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Medium sized longhair<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-price-icon.svg\" alt=\"Birman\" alt=\"Price\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Price:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">$400 - $1,000<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<p>If love the idea of a companionable lap cat, the <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/birman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Birman<\/a> might be just what you\u2019re looking for. The Birman is a sociable, sweet, and affectionate cat, and is just the right mix of outgoing and cuddly.<\/p>\n<p>The Birman is friendly to all, including respectful children who interact with the cat gently. Birman cats, which hail from Burma (present-day Myanmar), all share certain characteristics, including beautiful blue eyes and a pointed coat (lighter body with darker \u201cpoints\u201d of color on the ears, nose, legs and tail. All Birmans also have four white paws.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"product-review-heading\">#4 <\/span>Tonkinese<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_21207\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21207\" class=\"wp-image-21207\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Tonkinese-cat.jpg\" alt=\"Tonkinese cat\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Tonkinese-cat.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Tonkinese-cat-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Tonkinese-cat-624x415.jpg 624w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Tonkinese-cat-540x360.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21207\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Anna Averianova \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n\n<p>A famously people-loving cat that thrives on companionship.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/tonkinese\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tonkinese<\/a> is a cross between the Siamese and the Burmese, and they inherited all the best traits from both breeds. These cats are extremely affectionate, outgoing, and social\u2014they adore being around people and do not enjoy being left alone for long periods of time. Tonkinese cats greet their humans at the door, follow them from room to room, and participate in every activity with cheerful enthusiasm.<\/p>\n<p>This playful, talkative breed is exceptionally friendly with guests, children, and other household pets. Tonkinese cats are intelligent, spirited, and love interactive play, which makes them wonderful companions for families who want a cat that truly feels like a member of the household.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"product-review-heading\">#5 <\/span>Maine Coon<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_26658\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26658\" class=\"wp-image-26658\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/MaineCoonFriendlyCatBreeds.jpg\" alt=\"Maine Coon cat\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/MaineCoonFriendlyCatBreeds.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/MaineCoonFriendlyCatBreeds-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/MaineCoonFriendlyCatBreeds-624x416.jpg 624w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/MaineCoonFriendlyCatBreeds-540x360.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26658\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seregraff \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"article-cat-breed\">\n        <div class=\"breed-table\">\n            <span class=\"table-title\">Breed Overview<\/span>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-origin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Maine Coon\" alt=\"Origin\">\n\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Origin:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                Where this breed was first established.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">United States<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-height-icon.svg\" alt=\"Maine Coon\" alt=\"Heigth\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Height:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult height among individuals of this breed. Height is measured from the top of the head to the bottom of the front paws.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">10\" to 16\"<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-weight-icon.svg\" alt=\"Maine Coon\" alt=\" Adult Weight\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Adult Weight:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult weight range of this cat breed.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">9 to 20 pounds<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-life-span-icon.svg\" alt=\"Maine Coon\" alt=\"Life Span\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Life Span:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The average lifespan of the breed. While life expectancy is fairly consistent across all cat breeds, some breeds tend to live shorter or longer than others.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">9 to 15 years<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-group-icon.svg\" alt=\"Maine Coon\" alt=\"Group\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Group:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Large Longhair<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-price-icon.svg\" alt=\"Maine Coon\" alt=\"Price\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Price:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">$400 to $2,000<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/maine-coon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maine Coon<\/a> is the largest of all cat breeds. With its tufted ears and paws, and great size, Maine Coons look a little bit like bobcats (especially brown tabby Maine Coons), but in reality these cats are gentle giants. The Maine Coon is the official state cat of Maine, which is where the breed evolved. The Maine Coon cat is considered as one of the friendliest hypoallergenic cat breeds around.<\/p>\n<p>Maine Coons get along with just about anyone, including kids and even dogs. The breed is so friendly and sweet natured, many people train them as therapy cats, taking them to visit people in hospitals and the elderly in nursing homes.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"product-review-heading\">#6 <\/span>Sphynx<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_26662\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26662\" class=\"wp-image-26662\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/SphynxFriendlyCatBreeds.jpg\" alt=\"Sphynx cat\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/SphynxFriendlyCatBreeds.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/SphynxFriendlyCatBreeds-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/SphynxFriendlyCatBreeds-624x416.jpg 624w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/SphynxFriendlyCatBreeds-540x360.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26662\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">everytime \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"article-cat-breed\">\n        <div class=\"breed-table\">\n            <span class=\"table-title\">Breed Overview<\/span>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-origin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Sphynx\" alt=\"Origin\">\n\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Origin:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                Where this breed was first established.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Canada<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-height-icon.svg\" alt=\"Sphynx\" alt=\"Heigth\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Height:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult height among individuals of this breed. Height is measured from the top of the head to the bottom of the front paws.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">8\"-10\"<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-weight-icon.svg\" alt=\"Sphynx\" alt=\" Adult Weight\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Adult Weight:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult weight range of this cat breed.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">8-16 pounds<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-life-span-icon.svg\" alt=\"Sphynx\" alt=\"Life Span\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Life Span:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The average lifespan of the breed. While life expectancy is fairly consistent across all cat breeds, some breeds tend to live shorter or longer than others.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">13-14 years<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-group-icon.svg\" alt=\"Sphynx\" alt=\"Group\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Group:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Medium-sized hairless<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-price-icon.svg\" alt=\"Sphynx\" alt=\"Price\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Price:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">$1800-$3000<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<p>The hairless <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/sphynx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sphynx<\/a> is certainly one of the most unusual breeds when it comes to looks, but their wrinkly, \u201cspace alien\u201d appearance isn\u2019t the only reason people are so drawn to them. Sphynx cats are very outgoing and friendly, and will happily greet family and strangers alike.<\/p>\n<p>They get along with everyone, including other dogs and cats, and are extremely affectionate. Sphynx are not truly hairless. Some have short, fine hair on the feet, ears and tail; others covered in soft, peachfuzz.<\/p>\n<p>They do tend to get chilly, especially in winter, but they always find ways to keep warm\u2014usually lots of snuggling with you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"product-review-heading\">#7 <\/span>Persian<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_26659\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26659\" class=\"wp-image-26659\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/PersianFriendlyCatBreeds.jpg\" alt=\"Silver Persian cat\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/PersianFriendlyCatBreeds.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/PersianFriendlyCatBreeds-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/PersianFriendlyCatBreeds-624x416.jpg 624w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/PersianFriendlyCatBreeds-540x360.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26659\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ZAHRA22 \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"article-cat-breed\">\n        <div class=\"breed-table\">\n            <span class=\"table-title\">Breed Overview<\/span>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-origin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Persian\" alt=\"Origin\">\n\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Origin:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                Where this breed was first established.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Iran<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-height-icon.svg\" alt=\"Persian\" alt=\"Heigth\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Height:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult height among individuals of this breed. Height is measured from the top of the head to the bottom of the front paws.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">8\"- 10\"<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-weight-icon.svg\" alt=\"Persian\" alt=\" Adult Weight\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Adult Weight:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult weight range of this cat breed.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">8-15 pounds<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-life-span-icon.svg\" alt=\"Persian\" alt=\"Life Span\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Life Span:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The average lifespan of the breed. While life expectancy is fairly consistent across all cat breeds, some breeds tend to live shorter or longer than others.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">14-15 years<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-group-icon.svg\" alt=\"Persian\" alt=\"Group\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Group:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Medium to large long-haired <\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-price-icon.svg\" alt=\"Persian\" alt=\"Price\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Price:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\"> $1300 - $3000<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<p>Like their shorthaired Exotic cousins, <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/persian\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Persian<\/a> cats are exceptionally sweet, docile and peaceful. Extremely attached and devoted to their humans, they blend in perfectly with almost any family.<\/p>\n<p>All the Persian wants is to be close to its special people and to be admired (of course!). Though much about the history of the Persian cat is speculated, the ancestors of the modern-day Persian were brought from Persia (which is present-day Iran) to different parts of Europe during the 17thcentury.<\/p>\n<p>Persians come in a rainbow of colors and patterns, including pointed (which is called Himalayan). <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"product-review-heading\">#8 <\/span>Ragdoll<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_26660\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26660\" class=\"wp-image-26660\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/RagdollFriendlyCatBreeds.jpg\" alt=\"Ragdoll cat\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/RagdollFriendlyCatBreeds.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/RagdollFriendlyCatBreeds-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/RagdollFriendlyCatBreeds-624x416.jpg 624w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/RagdollFriendlyCatBreeds-540x360.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26660\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Luxurious Ragdoll \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"article-cat-breed\">\n        <div class=\"breed-table\">\n            <span class=\"table-title\">Breed Overview<\/span>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-origin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Ragdoll\" alt=\"Origin\">\n\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Origin:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                Where this breed was first established.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">United States<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-height-icon.svg\" alt=\"Ragdoll\" alt=\"Heigth\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Height:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult height among individuals of this breed. Height is measured from the top of the head to the bottom of the front paws.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">9\"-11\"<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-weight-icon.svg\" alt=\"Ragdoll\" alt=\" Adult Weight\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Adult Weight:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult weight range of this cat breed.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">10-20 pounds<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-life-span-icon.svg\" alt=\"Ragdoll\" alt=\"Life Span\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Life Span:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The average lifespan of the breed. While life expectancy is fairly consistent across all cat breeds, some breeds tend to live shorter or longer than others.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">12-15 years<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-group-icon.svg\" alt=\"Ragdoll\" alt=\"Group\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Group:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Large-sized long-haired<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-price-icon.svg\" alt=\"Ragdoll\" alt=\"Price\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Price:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">$1200 - $2300<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a cat who loves to snuggle and purr, look no further than the <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/ragdoll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ragdoll<\/a>. This affectionate breed is named for its natural tendency to completely relax and even go limp while being cuddled.<\/p>\n<p>Ragdolls are not only beautiful cats, they are also sweet, happy and exceptionally social, and will seek out attention. They are very tolerant and accepting of people of all types, including kind children, and many also get along with other animals, including dogs. Ragdolls are widely known as the one of the friendliest domestic big cat breeds on the planet.<\/p>\n<p>Ragdoll cats love playtime and some are even known to play fetch just like dogs.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"product-review-heading\">#9 <\/span>Siamese<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_26661\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26661\" class=\"wp-image-26661\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/SiameseFriendlyCatBreeds.jpg\" alt=\"Siamese cat\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/SiameseFriendlyCatBreeds.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/SiameseFriendlyCatBreeds-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/SiameseFriendlyCatBreeds-624x416.jpg 624w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/SiameseFriendlyCatBreeds-540x360.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26661\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">tovsla \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"article-cat-breed\">\n        <div class=\"breed-table\">\n            <span class=\"table-title\">Breed Overview<\/span>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-origin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Siamese\" alt=\"Origin\">\n\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Origin:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                Where this breed was first established.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Thailand<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-height-icon.svg\" alt=\"Siamese\" alt=\"Heigth\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Height:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult height among individuals of this breed. Height is measured from the top of the head to the bottom of the front paws.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">8\"- 10\"<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-weight-icon.svg\" alt=\"Siamese\" alt=\" Adult Weight\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Adult Weight:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult weight range of this cat breed.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">8-15 pounds<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-life-span-icon.svg\" alt=\"Siamese\" alt=\"Life Span\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Life Span:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The average lifespan of the breed. While life expectancy is fairly consistent across all cat breeds, some breeds tend to live shorter or longer than others.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">15-20 years<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-group-icon.svg\" alt=\"Siamese\" alt=\"Group\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Group:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Small to medium-sized short-haired<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-price-icon.svg\" alt=\"Siamese\" alt=\"Price\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Price:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">$600 - $1200<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<p>With its long and lean body, sleek, pointed coat and almond-shaped blue eyes, Siamese is as exotic-looking as they come. It takes its name from Siam (present-day Thailand), the breed\u2019s birthplace.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/siamese\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Siamese cats<\/a> are exceptionally outgoing and affectionate with both family and new friends. They are also extremely talkative, and won\u2019t hesitate to loudly demand your attention with an unmistakable meow.<\/p>\n<p>Siamese want to be as close to you as possible, and will crawl into your lap, climb up your back, cuddle you in bed and wrap themselves around your heart.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row card-review\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"product-review-heading\">#10 <\/span>Exotic Shorthair<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_22602\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22602\" class=\"wp-image-22602\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/exotic-shorthair-featured.jpg\" alt=\"Brown Exotic shorthair cat, focusing in the foreground\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22602\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wutlufaipy \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"article-cat-breed\">\n        <div class=\"breed-table\">\n            <span class=\"table-title\">Breed Overview<\/span>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-origin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Exotic Shorthair\" alt=\"Origin\">\n\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Origin:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                Where this breed was first established.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">United States<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-height-icon.svg\" alt=\"Exotic Shorthair\" alt=\"Heigth\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Height:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult height among individuals of this breed. Height is measured from the top of the head to the bottom of the front paws.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">10\"-12\"<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-weight-icon.svg\" alt=\"Exotic Shorthair\" alt=\" Adult Weight\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Adult Weight:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The typical adult weight range of this cat breed.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">8-15 pounds<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-life-span-icon.svg\" alt=\"Exotic Shorthair\" alt=\"Life Span\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Life Span:\n                        <div class=\"tip\">\n                            ?\n                            <span class=\"tip-text\">\n                                The average lifespan of the breed. While life expectancy is fairly consistent across all cat breeds, some breeds tend to live shorter or longer than others.                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">12-16 years<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-group-icon.svg\" alt=\"Exotic Shorthair\" alt=\"Group\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Group:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">Small to medium-sized shorthair<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"table-item\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"table-item-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ribosome\/img\/breed-price-icon.svg\" alt=\"Exotic Shorthair\" alt=\"Price\">\n                <span class=\"table-item-title\">\n                        Price:\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"table-item-value\">$1,000-$5,000<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<p>The Exotic, sometimes called the <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/exotic-shorthair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exotic Shorthair<\/a>, is basically a Persian cat with a short, plush coat. The breed came about from outcrossing Persian cats with <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/american-shorthair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Shorthairs<\/a>, with Burmese and Russian Blues also thrown into the mix. These cats are widely regarded as among the friendliest domestic cat breeds in the world.<\/p>\n<p>Like their longhaired cousins, Exotics are friendly, laidback and affectionate. The mellow Exotic would much rather warm your lap than take part in strenuous endeavors. Exotics do not demand your attention but they look like teddy bears and are known to <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/do-cats-like-hugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">give hugs<\/a>, so most people find them irresistible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>More Breeds to Explore<\/h2>\n<p>These are just a handful of the many friendly cat breeds that make great companions.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a new feline friend that is a social butterfly type, also check out include the <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/bengal-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bengal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/bombay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bombay<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/chartreux\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chartreux<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/cornish-rex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cornish Rex<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/devon-rex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Devon Rex<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/munchkin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Munchkin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/oriental-shorthair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oriental<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/ragamuffin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ragamuffin<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\/scottish-fold\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scottish Fold<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-breeds\"><strong>Learn more with our cat breed discovery tool.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although cats have earned a reputation for being independent and aloof, cat lovers know that this generalization is not entirely accurate. 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