25 Cutest Cat Breeds We Can't Get Enough Of

As lifelong cat lovers, if you were to ask us, "What are the cutest cat breeds of them all?" the first instinct is to answer, "All of them!" Cute cats come in all shapes, sizes, and breeds, and even those with "unconventional" features, like Sphinx cats or Lykoi, have their charms. It takes all types of cats to make a fun, feline world!

All cats are special, but, these 25 cute cat breeds have a particularly broad appeal with cat lovers everywhere, not just for their adorable appearances, but for their winning personalities as well!

Cutest Cat Breeds

Some cats are living fluffballs with legs; others look exactly like scaled-down versions of their wild big cat relatives. Some kitties are small, and others are absolute units. Since every cat parent has their own unique tastes when it comes to their dream pet, we'd thought we'd start off with the smallest cat breeds of all and work our way up to the big showstoppers!

1. Singapura

Breed Info:

• Notable Characteristics: Tiny size, large eyes, short coats

• Weight: 4-8 pounds

• Life Expectancy: 9-15 years

According to the Daily Paws, the Singapura cat is thought to be the smallest natural domestic cat breed in the entire world! Singapuras take about 2 years to grow to full size, which for them is only about eight pounds and eight inches tall maximum. Their tiny builds and short fur only serve to make their big, intense eyes all the more striking!

Though Singapuras are very small, they've got big personalities. They're generally known to be loyal, outgoing, and intelligent, with an affinity for plenty of playtime with their pet parents!

2. Munchkin

Breed Info:

• Notable Characteristics: Unusually short legs due to a genetic mutation

• Weight: 6-9 pounds

• Life Expectancy: 12-15 years

Munchkin cats are remarkable for their stubby little legs (3 inches shorter than average, according to PetMD) and Weiner dog-esque builds, which are due to a unique genetic variation. Despite their little legs, these spunky little kitties are sociable, sweet, and active, though they can't jump quite as well as cats without their mutation.

It's worth noting the selective breeding of Munchkin cats is very controversial, as their mutations can leave them predisposed to certain health issues (according to Australia's RSPCA, this is a common problem among many cats bred to have exaggerated physical features). Many cat associations do not even recognize Munchkins as an official breed. It doesn't make these cats any less sweet, but it's definitely something to be mindful of!

3. Devon Rex

Breed Info:

• Notable Characteristics: Curly coat, large eyes and ears

• Weight: 5-10 pounds

• Life Expectancy: 9-15 years

The Devon Rex is a truly striking cat breed, with their big eyes, bigger ears, and a short coat of curly fur. They look like the cutest little extraterrestrials you've ever seen, but in feline form - and their winning personalities don't hurt their case, either. Devon Rex cats are active, playful, highly intelligent, and very affectionate toward their favorite humans!

4. Turkish Angora

Breed Info:

• Notable Characteristics: Long coat, typically in white (though other colorations possible)

• Weight: 5-10 pounds

• Life Expectancy: 12-18 years

If you want a cat who's fabulously fluffy, look no further than the Turkish Angora. With their graceful poise and gorgeous coat of long, silky fur, these cats make a big impression wherever they go!

These lithe, elegant, long-lived kitties are also known to be outgoing, even-tempered, and very affectionate, making them fantastic as family cats. Plus, according to Purina, their long fur doesn't mat as easily as other longhaired cats, making them easy to groom!

5. American Curl

Breed Info:

• Notable Characteristics: Distinctive backwards-curling ears

• Weight: 5-10 pounds

• Life Expectancy: 12-16 years

No, this isn't a roundabout setup for a Tom Petty lyric pun: the American Curl is a very real, very cute breed of cat that's instantly recognizable for their adorable, backward-curled ears. They tend to be pretty long-lived, hardy cats, though PetMD notes that they can be more susceptible to ear infections due to their unique ear shape. The American Curl can be thought of almost as a "forever kitten" breed, not only for their small size, but also for their energetic, playful, and extroverted personalities!

6. American Bobtail

Breed Info:

• Notable Characteristics: Short, stumpy tails

• Weight: 7-16 pounds

• Life Expectancy: 13-15 years

Speaking of American-made cute cat breeds, let's talk American Bobtails! These small, spunky cats are distinguished by their stumpy little tails, which only grow about 1-4 inches long. American Bobtails are often described as "dog-like" for their confident, fun-loving, loyal, and energetic temperaments, with Daily Paws calling them "the Golden Retriever of cat breeds." They tend to get along great with just about everyone - even other pets!

7. Abyssinian

Breed Info:

• Notable Characteristics: Large pointed ears, short coat in a ticked/agouti pattern, usually in warm colors

• Weight: 8-10 pounds

• Life Expectancy: 12-15 years

Originally hailing from Ethiopia and Egypt, Abyssinians (or Abys for short) have been revered for many centuries. According to VCA Animal Hospitals, mummified cats that look very similar to Abys have been found in ancient Egyptian tombs! With their lithe frames, short, warm-colored coats, and prominent ears, these kitties certainly have a noble air about them. Personality-wise, they're intelligent, curious, and friendly felines!

8. Egyptian Mau

Breed Info:

• Notable Characteristics: Smokey, silver, or bronze coats with an exotic spot pattern

• Weight: 6-12 pounds

• Life Expectancy: 13-16 years

Like Abys, the Egyptian Mau also originated in Ancient Egypt, and many consider them to be one of, if not the oldest, true cat breeds in all of human history. According to Wisdom Panel, cats resembling Maus have been depicted in Egyptian frescoes as far back as 1550 BC!

The breed's long history isn't the only reason why they're remarkable, though: Maus are also one of the very few rare cat breeds to have a naturally spotted coat! These bold beauties are highly intelligent and loyal to their favorite humans, but tend to be aloof around strangers.

9. American Shorthair

Breed Info:

• Notable Characteristics: Short, dense coat in a wide range of colors and patterns

• Weight: 6-15 pounds, with females ranging lighter than males

• Life Expectancy: up to 20 years

Vetstreet decribes American Shorthair cats as essentially the pedigreed version of Domestic Shorthair cats. which are genetic "mutts" (though no less lovable). These quintessential kitties come in a variety of colors and patterns and sport big, round, friendly faces. Originally bred as mousing cats, American Shorthairs have an active, independent streak, but they're still very friendly and easygoing when it comes to their human families!

10. Siamese

Breed Info:

• Notable Characteristics: Pointed coloration, lean athletic builds

• Weight: 8-15 pounds

• Life Expectancy: 10-15 years

Siamese cats are instantly recognizable by their slinky bodies covered in short, cream-colored fur, which deepens to a dark brown on their faces, ears, paws, and tips of their tails. If you want a chatty cat, you've got it: in addition to being quite sociable and intelligent, Siamese cats are notoriously very vocal!

As their name implies, these cats originally came from Siam (now Thailand), where they've been beloved for centuries. According to WebMD, legend has it that they were even used to guard Buddhist temples!

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11. Manx

Breed Info:

• Notable Characteristics: Tail variation ranging between short, stumpy tails to total absence of tails

• Weight: 7-14 pounds

• Life Expectancy: 10-14 years

At first glance, the average Manx cat looks like any other Domestic Shorthair cat, but with one notable exception. At their backs, you'll find only the slightest little stub of a tail - if indeed, they have any tail at all! According to Catster, Manx cats are labeled by tail length, with "Longies" having half-tails, "Stumpies" having short tails, "Rumpy-Risers" having tiny little nubs, and "Rumpies" having no tails whatsoever.

But that lack of a tail doesn't slow the Manx cat down any. This is another cat breed that's prized for their "dog-like" temperaments. Manx cats are devoted to their special humans, incredibly playful and active, and smart enough to pick up training quite easily. They're just tons of fun!

12. Russian Blue

Breed Info:

• Notable Characteristics: Short, dense, blue-gray coats, green eyes

• Weight: 7-15 pounds

• Life Expectancy: 10-15 years

Russian Blue cats are true beauties, named for their gorgeous bluish-gray coats and intense green eyes. Russian blues are highly intelligent, calm, and fairly reserved, yet while they may be quite aloof around strangers, they're very affectionate and loyal to their special humans.

13. Persian

Breed Info:

• Notable Characteristics: Long, silky coats, flat faces

• Weight: 7-12 pounds

• Life Expectancy: 15-20 years

You'd be hard-pressed to find a fluffier feline than the floof-tastic Persian. One of the most iconic and popular cat breeds worldwide (they're practically the face of Fancy Feast), Persian cats are famous for their long, luxurious coats and their smushed flat faces, which can make them look a bit grumpy at times. Don't let that fool you, though: Persians are gentle, affectionate sweeties who love to chill out and cuddle with their owners!

14. Birman

Breed Info:

• Notable Characteristics: Pointed coloration similar to Siamese but with white socks, long fur, blue eyes

• Weight: 6-12 pounds

• Life Expectancy: 12-16 years

Imagine a Siamese cat, but with long silky hair, white socks instead of dark brown ones, and striking blue eyes - that's your standard Birman cat right there. With their fluffy bodies and sweet little faces, Birman cats will steal your heart in an instant and never give it back. They're sweet-natured, mellow, and incredibly attached to their favorite person - although according to Hills Pets, they can end up getting a bit jealous!

15. Bombay

Breed Info:

• Notable Characteristics: All-black bodies, orange eyes, athletic builds

• Weight: 8-15 pounds

• Life Expectancy: 12-18 years

Bombay cats might look just like miniature panthers, but don't let their resemblance to their bigger jungle cat relatives scare you away! These slinky mini-panthers are secretly total sweethearts that become very attached to their families. With their fun-loving, friendly, and extroverted dispositions, Bombays make wonderful family cats!

16. Scottish Fold

Breed Info:

• Notable Characteristics: Flat folded ears, round heads, large eyes

• Weight: 6-13 pounds

• Life Expectancy: 11-15 years

Scottish Fold cats have an adorably silly appearance, with big eyes, round faces, and the small, folded ears that give this iconically cute cat breed its name. Scottish Folds are generally sweet, even-tempered kitties that thrive in laid-back social environments.

Sadly, International Cat Care warns that the same mutation that gives Scottish Folds their famous folded ears also causes them to invariably develop degenerative joint disease to varying degrees as they age. Selective breeding of Scottish Folds is very controversial, and parents of Scottish Folds need to be aware that their cat will need supportive veterinary care as they age.

17. Bengal

Breed Info:

• Notable Characteristics: Leopard-like patterning, muscular builds

• Weight: 8-15 pounds

• Life Expectancy: 12-16 years

Another type of cat that bears a striking resemblance to their big-cat cousins, the Bengal cat looks like an ocelot that's been zapped by a shrinking ray. That's due in part to their wild ancestry, as according the ASPCA, the first Bengal cats were developed by breeding Domestic Shorthairs with wild Asian Leopard cats! Under their spotted wild cat coats, however, Bengal cats are quite friendly, though they're very active and athletic kitties that need lots of energetic playtime!

18. Siberian

Breed Info:

• Notable Characteristics: Long, thick, triple-layered coats

• Weight: 15-20 pounds

• Life Expectancy: 12-15 years

Siberian cats are among the "gentle giants" of the cat world. These muscular, hardy felines wear a unique water-repellent, triple-layered coat, which protected them from the long, harsh winters of their native homeland in Siberia. Despite their long fur, however, Siberians shed relatively little and are generally considered low-allergen. They're also a ton of fun, with intelligent, laid-back, and affectionate personalities and an affinity for cuddles!

19. British Shorthair

Breed Info:

• Notable Characteristics: Round, chubby faces, stocky builds, short dense coats

• Weight: 8-14 pounds for females, 12-18 pounds for males

• Life Expectancy: 12-17 years

While American Shorthairs are active and energetic kitties with a penchant for mouse hunting, British Shorthairs are more laidback and easygoing, though no less friendly and lovable. They also tend to have a slightly more stocky or "cobby" body shape than their American counterparts, with males being noticeably larger than females. Though they can come in a variety of colors, many British Shorthairs tend to sport a rich blue-gray coat not dissimilar to that of the Russian Blue!

20. Pixie-Bob

Breed Info:

• Notable Characteristics: Bobcat-like appearance

• Weight: 8-18 pounds

• Life Expectancy: 13-16 years

Ever wanted to cuddle a wild bobcat, but didn't want to suffer the consequences? If so, meet the Pixie-Bob. The name says it all: the Pixie-Bob is bred to look like a miniature bobcat with big ears, muscular build, tabby coats, and short, stubby tails. Unlike their wild lookalikes, though, Pixie-Bobs are very easygoing and extroverted with good-natured, chatty temperaments. They have a great reputation for getting along well with kids and other pets!

21. Ragamuffin

Breed Info:

• Notable Characteristics: Large builds with long, fluffy fur

• Weight: 10-20 pounds

• Life Expectancy: up to 18 years

The Ragamuffin is one of the most snuggly cat breeds on this list. Sporting long, fluffy coats from head to toe, Ragamuffins are big babies who are incredibly affectionate and outgoing with just about everyone (including kids, pets, and new people), and they absolutely adore a good cuddle sesh. According to the ASPCA, Ragamuffins can be leash trained just like dogs, but be warned: they also have a tendency to go limp and "flop out" in their human's arms. What lovable goofballs!

22. Ragdoll

Breed Info:

• Notable Characteristics: Long, pointed coats, almond-shaped blue eyes

• Weight: 8-20 pounds

• Life Expectancy: 9-15 years

Ragdoll cats look very similar to Ragamuffins, but they are their own distinct breed. While Ragamuffins can have all kinds of coat patterns and eye colors, purebred Ragdolls specifically have pointed coats (meaning their bodies are light colored with darker colors on the extremities) and bright blue eyes. Otherwise, they also share a lot of similarities with Ragamuffins in temperament, down to their affable, dog-like personalities and their "floppy" tendencies!

23. Norwegian Forest Cat

Breed Info:

• Notable Characteristics: Long, shaggy coats, large muscular builds

• Weight: 12-20 pounds

• Life Expectancy: 12-15 years

As the name implies, the Norwegian Forest Cat hails from the forests of Norway. These floof-tastic giants sometimes get mistaken for Maine Coons - not unsurprisingly, as according to Cat Town Oakland, Maine Coons are partially descended from them. These lovable forest kitties are very calm, sweet, even-tempered, and affectionate, but not clingy. They prefer their personal space, but they still love basking in the company of their families!

24. Savannah

Breed Info:

• Notable Characteristics: Large, lean builds, prominent ears, spotted, cheetah-like patterns

• Weight: 10-20 pounds

• Life Expectancy: 12-20 years

Savannah cats have a unique hybrid ancestry: according to the ASPCA, they're a cross between certain domestic cat breeds and Servals, a wild African cat. Because of their wild ancestry, they're much larger than most types of cats, sport exotic spotted coats, and are very active and adventurous - many of them even enjoy swimming! Nevertheless, they are social, loyal kitties, perfect for energetic pet parents looking for a companion cat who can keep up with them!

25. Maine Coon

Breed Info:

• Notable Characteristics: Large, long bodies, long fluffy fur, prominent ears, square faces

• Weight: 10-20 pounds on average

• Life Expectancy: 10-15 years

You know 'em, you've seen 'em, you love 'em: Maine Coons are iconic. Widely considered the largest purely domesticated cat breed in the world, Maine Coons are fluff-covered titans that can grow to be nearly 3 feet long or longer. The longest Maine Coon ever, Stewie, made it into the Guinness World Records at a whopping 48.5 inches long!

Maine Coons are the epitome of "gentle giants." They are wonderfully sweet-tempered, intelligent, and sociable with playful, adventurous personalities, to the point where many liken them to "dogs in cat bodies." Many Maine Coons love to go on leashed walks, swim or play in water, and generally engage in active adventures with their families. Big in both personality and size, Maine Coons will always steal the show!

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