Cat breeds
Size, lifespan, energy, grooming and family fit for every cat breed — plus real cats and their owners from the SitterNation community.
44 breeds
Ragdoll
Large, relaxed companion cat famous for going limp when picked up and for trailing its people from room to room.
Large · 12–17 years
Maine Coon
Gentle giant with a shaggy coat, tufted ears and a chirping voice, shaped by New England winters.
Large · 12–15 years
Persian
Flat-faced, long-coated lap cat with a calm, quiet manner and a coat that needs combing every day.
Medium · 12–17 years
Exotic Shorthair
The Persian in a plush short coat: same round face and easygoing nature with far less grooming.
Medium · 12–15 years
Devon Rex
Pixie-faced cat with huge ears, a wavy coat and a mischievous, monkey-like urge to ride on shoulders.
Small · 12–15 years
British Shorthair
Round-faced teddy-bear cat with a dense coat and a reserved, undemanding temperament.
Medium · 12–17 years
Abyssinian
Sleek, ticked-coated athlete that treats every room as a climbing frame and never stops exploring.
Medium · 12–15 years
Scottish Fold
Owl-faced cat whose forward-folded ears come from a cartilage mutation; placid, quiet and fond of sitting upright.
Medium · 11–15 years
Sphynx
Nearly hairless, suede-skinned cat that runs warm, craves attention and behaves like an extroverted clown.
Medium · 10–15 years
American Shorthair
Sturdy, low-maintenance working cat descended from ships' mousers, known for an even temper and a long life.
Medium · 15–20 years
Siamese
Slender, blue-eyed talker with pointed coloring that forms intense bonds and comments loudly on everything.
Medium · 12–20 years
Bengal
Leopard-spotted hybrid descended from the Asian leopard cat, with wild looks, a love of water and boundless energy.
Large · 12–16 years
Russian Blue
Plush silver-blue cat with green eyes, reserved around strangers but devoted and playful with its own family.
Medium · 15–20 years
Birman
Silky, blue-eyed colorpoint with pure white gloves on every paw and a gentle, quietly affectionate disposition.
Medium · 12–16 years
Norwegian Forest Cat
Big, bushy Scandinavian climber with a waterproof coat and a calm, independent streak built for long winters.
Large · 12–16 years
Burmese
Compact, heavy-for-its-size cat with a satin coat and a people-focused, puppyish personality that lasts into old age.
Medium · 12–18 years
Siberian
Powerful, triple-coated Russian forest cat that stays playful for years and is often tolerated by allergy sufferers.
Large · 12–15 years
Oriental Shorthair
Siamese body and voice in hundreds of solid, tabby and shaded colors, with enormous ears and a need to be involved.
Medium · 12–15 years
Cornish Rex
Greyhound-built cat in a marcelled, washboard-wave coat, forever racing, leaping and seeking warm laps.
Small · 11–15 years
Tonkinese
Siamese-Burmese blend with aqua eyes and mink coloring that balances chattiness with a cuddly, easygoing nature.
Medium · 12–16 years
Selkirk Rex
Curly-coated, heavy-boned cat often called the sheep cat; mellow, patient and tolerant of handling.
Medium · 12–15 years
Ragamuffin
Ragdoll offshoot with a rabbit-soft coat, a full range of colors and an exceptionally docile, lap-loving temperament.
Large · 12–16 years
Turkish Angora
Elegant, fine-boned ancient breed with a silky single coat and a lively, strong-willed, people-centred character.
Medium · 12–18 years
Manx
Tailless island cat with a rounded, rabbit-like hop and a loyal, dog-like attachment to its household.
Medium · 9–13 years