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Shorthair Cat Breeds

Shorthair cats have sleek, low-maintenance coats and come in a wide variety of breeds. From the playful Abyssinian to the gentle British Shorthair, these cats are popular for their easy grooming needs.

41 breeds in this group

Siamese

Siamese

Active · Agile · Clever

2.7–5.4 kg12–15 yrs

British Shorthair

British Shorthair

Affectionate · Easy Going · Gentle

3.2–7.7 kg12–17 yrs

Bengal

Bengal

Alert · Agile · Energetic

3.6–6.8 kg12–15 yrs

Abyssinian

Abyssinian

Active · Energetic · Independent

2.7–4.5 kg14–15 yrs

Scottish Fold

Scottish Fold

Affectionate · Intelligent · Loyal

2.7–6 kg11–14 yrs

Russian Blue

Russian Blue

Active · Dependent · Easy Going

3.2–5.4 kg10–16 yrs

Burmese

Burmese

Curious · Intelligent · Gentle

3.2–6.4 kg15–16 yrs

American Shorthair

American Shorthair

Active · Curious · Easy Going

3.2–6.8 kg15–17 yrs

Devon Rex

Devon Rex

Highly interactive · Mischievous · Loyal

2.3–4.5 kg10–15 yrs

Cyprus

Cyprus

Affectionate · Social

4.5–11 kg12–15 yrs

Burmilla

Burmilla

Easy Going · Friendly · Intelligent

3–6.4 kg10–15 yrs

Exotic Shorthair

Exotic Shorthair

Affectionate · Sweet · Loyal

3–6.8 kg12–15 yrs

Havana Brown

Havana Brown

Affectionate · Curious · Demanding

2.7–4.9 kg10–15 yrs

Chausie

Chausie

Affectionate · Intelligent · Playful

3.5–11.5 kg12–14 yrs

Arabian Mau

Arabian Mau

Affectionate · Agile · Curious

3–7 kg12–14 yrs

Japanese Bobtail

Japanese Bobtail

Active · Agile · Clever

2.3–4.5 kg14–16 yrs

Khao Manee

Khao Manee

Calm · Relaxed · Talkative

2.7–5 kg10–12 yrs

Kurilian

Kurilian

Independent · highly intelligent · clever

3.6–7 kg15–20 yrs

Oriental

Oriental

Energetic · Affectionate · Intelligent

2.5–5.5 kg12–14 yrs

Pixie-bob

Pixie-bob

Affectionate · Social · Intelligent

4–8 kg13–16 yrs

Snowshoe

Snowshoe

Affectionate · Social · Intelligent

3–5.5 kg14–19 yrs

Singapura

Singapura

Affectionate · Curious · Easy Going

1.8–3.6 kg12–15 yrs

Toyger

Toyger

Playful · Social · Intelligent

3–7 kg12–15 yrs

Aegean

Aegean

Affectionate · Social · Intelligent

3–5 kg9–12 yrs

Korat

Korat

Active · Loyal · highly intelligent

2.7–5 kg10–15 yrs

American Bobtail

American Bobtail

Intelligent · Interactive · Lively

3–7 kg11–15 yrs

American Wirehair

American Wirehair

Affectionate · Curious · Gentle

3.5–6 kg14–18 yrs

Bombay

Bombay

Affectionate · Dependent · Gentle

3–5.5 kg12–16 yrs

Egyptian Mau

Egyptian Mau

Agile · Dependent · Gentle

3–6 kg18–20 yrs

Savannah

Savannah

Curious · Social · Intelligent

5–14 kg17–20 yrs

Manx

Manx

Easy Going · Intelligent · Loyal

3.5–5.5 kg12–14 yrs

Malayan

Malayan

Affectionate · Interactive · Playful

3–6 kg12–18 yrs

European Burmese

European Burmese

Sweet · Affectionate · Loyal

3.5–6.5 kg10–15 yrs

Tonkinese

Tonkinese

Curious · Intelligent · Social

2.7–5.5 kg14–16 yrs

Colorpoint Shorthair

Colorpoint Shorthair

Affectionate · Intelligent · Playful

2.5–5 kg12–16 yrs

Dragon Li

Dragon Li

Intelligent · Friendly · Gentle

3.5–6 kg12–15 yrs

American Curl

American Curl

Affectionate · Curious · Intelligent

2.3–4.5 kg12–16 yrs

Australian Mist

Australian Mist

Lively · Social · Fun-loving

3.5–7 kg12–16 yrs

Ocicat

Ocicat

Active · Agile · Curious

2.7–6.4 kg12–14 yrs

California Spangled

California Spangled

Affectionate · Curious · Intelligent

4–8 kg10–14 yrs

Cheetoh

Cheetoh

Affectionate · Gentle · Intelligent

6–10.5 kg12–14 yrs

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