Cat Breed Finder
Search over 40 common cat breeds to find typical size, lifespan, temperament, and coat type.
44 of 44 breeds
Domestic Shorthair
Lifespan: 12-18 yrs
Adaptable, easygoing, varied
Persian
Lifespan: 10-17 yrs
Calm, sweet, gentle
Maine Coon
Lifespan: 12-15 yrs
Gentle, friendly, playful
Ragdoll
Lifespan: 12-17 yrs
Docile, affectionate, relaxed
British Shorthair
Lifespan: 12-17 yrs
Calm, easygoing, loyal
Siamese
Lifespan: 12-15 yrs
Vocal, social, intelligent
Abyssinian
Lifespan: 9-15 yrs
Active, curious, playful
Sphynx
Lifespan: 8-14 yrs
Energetic, affectionate, mischievous
Bengal
Lifespan: 12-16 yrs
Energetic, athletic, bold
Scottish Fold
Lifespan: 11-14 yrs
Sweet, calm, adaptable
American Shorthair
Lifespan: 15-20 yrs
Easygoing, adaptable, gentle
Devon Rex
Lifespan: 9-15 yrs
Playful, mischievous, social
Cornish Rex
Lifespan: 11-15 yrs
Active, affectionate, curious
Oriental Shorthair
Lifespan: 10-15 yrs
Vocal, social, intelligent
Russian Blue
Lifespan: 15-20 yrs
Gentle, shy with strangers, loyal
Norwegian Forest Cat
Lifespan: 14-16 yrs
Friendly, independent, gentle
Exotic Shorthair
Lifespan: 12-15 yrs
Calm, sweet, quiet
Turkish Angora
Lifespan: 12-18 yrs
Playful, intelligent, affectionate
Manx
Lifespan: 9-13 yrs
Playful, loyal, social
Burmese
Lifespan: 10-17 yrs
Affectionate, playful, sociable
Tonkinese
Lifespan: 12-16 yrs
Social, playful, vocal
Himalayan
Lifespan: 9-15 yrs
Gentle, calm, affectionate
Birman
Lifespan: 12-16 yrs
Gentle, sociable, calm
American Curl
Lifespan: 12-16 yrs
Affectionate, playful, curious
Egyptian Mau
Lifespan: 12-15 yrs
Athletic, loyal, alert
Somali
Lifespan: 11-16 yrs
Active, playful, intelligent
Balinese
Lifespan: 10-15 yrs
Vocal, social, intelligent
Chartreux
Lifespan: 12-15 yrs
Quiet, calm, affectionate
Selkirk Rex
Lifespan: 10-15 yrs
Patient, calm, affectionate
LaPerm
Lifespan: 10-15 yrs
Affectionate, playful, gentle
Ocicat
Lifespan: 12-18 yrs
Confident, social, active
Singapura
Lifespan: 9-15 yrs
Curious, playful, affectionate
Japanese Bobtail
Lifespan: 9-15 yrs
Active, social, intelligent
Munchkin
Lifespan: 12-15 yrs
Playful, extroverted, sociable
Ragamuffin
Lifespan: 12-16 yrs
Docile, affectionate, calm
Siberian
Lifespan: 12-15 yrs
Playful, affectionate, agile
Cymric
Lifespan: 9-13 yrs
Gentle, playful, loyal
Havana Brown
Lifespan: 10-15 yrs
Curious, affectionate, social
Korat
Lifespan: 15-20 yrs
Loyal, intelligent, reserved with strangers
Nebelung
Lifespan: 15-18 yrs
Gentle, shy with strangers, devoted
Turkish Van
Lifespan: 12-17 yrs
Energetic, intelligent, water-loving
American Bobtail
Lifespan: 11-15 yrs
Intelligent, playful, social
Colorpoint Shorthair
Lifespan: 12-16 yrs
Vocal, social, energetic
Snowshoe
Lifespan: 12-15 yrs
Affectionate, social, intelligent
How to Use the Cat Breed Finder
Type a breed name into the search box to filter a hand-compiled list of over 40 common cat breeds. Each entry shows the breed's size category, typical lifespan, general temperament, and coat type, so you can quickly compare breeds at a glance.
Example
Searching "sphynx" shows the Sphynx: a Medium-sized breed with a typical lifespan of 8-14 years, an energetic and affectionate temperament, and a distinctive hairless coat.
Common Use Cases
- Comparing breeds by coat type and temperament before adopting a cat.
- Quickly checking a breed's typical lifespan and general personality.
- Researching low-shedding or hypoallergenic-leaning coat types for allergy concerns.
FAQs
- Are these facts guaranteed for every individual cat? No — these are general, typical figures for each breed. Individual cats can vary in temperament, coat, and health regardless of breed, and mixed-breed cats may not follow these patterns at all.
- Does this include every recognized cat breed? No — this tool covers over 40 of the most common and widely recognized breeds rather than every breed registered by cat fancier associations worldwide.
- Is any coat type truly hypoallergenic? No cat breed is completely hypoallergenic — allergens come mainly from a protein in saliva and skin, not just fur — but some people find certain coat types easier to tolerate than others.