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Easy-to-Care Cat Breeds33 breeds

Want a cat without the fuss? These low-maintenance breeds require minimal grooming and special care, perfect for busy lifestyles.

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American Shorthair

American Shorthair

America's Beloved Family Cat with Endless Curiosity

Robust, healthy, and easygoing — the textbook example of a low-maintenance cat

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British Shorthair

British Shorthair

The Teddy Bear Gentleman with a Round, Plush Face

Independent enough to be left alone, yet affectionate when you're home

Grooming Shedding

Russian Blue

The Elegant Aristocrat Draped in Shimmering Silver

Short coat, quiet nature, and sharp intelligence make them a breeze to care for

Grooming Shedding

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Tonkinese

Tonkinese

The Best of Both Worlds: Siamese Meets Burmese

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Shedding

Chartreux

Chartreux

France's Blue Jewel — The Smiling Cat

Grooming

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Japanese Bobtail

Japanese Bobtail

The Lucky Cat of Japan — Model for the Maneki-neko

Grooming

Shedding

LaPerm

LaPerm

The Curly-Coated Charmer with an Adorable Perm

Grooming

Shedding

Singapura

Singapura

The World's Smallest Cat Breed — Singapore's Tiny Treasure

Grooming

Shedding

Bombay

Bombay

The Miniature Black Panther with a Glossy Jet-Black Coat

Grooming

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Burmese

Burmese

Myanmar's Jewel — A Silky-Coated Cat with a Velvet Touch

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Havana Brown

Havana Brown

A Rich Chocolate Elegance — Rare and Refined

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Pixiebob

Pixiebob

A wild look with a heart of pure gold

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Snowshoe

Snowshoe

White-mittened beauty with a sparkling personality

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Toyger

Toyger

A miniature tiger for your living room

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Shedding

American Curl

American Curl

Whimsical curled ears and a forever-young spirit

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Shedding

American Wirehair

American Wirehair

A uniquely textured coat on a truly American original

Grooming

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Burmilla

Burmilla

A shimmering silver beauty born from a happy accident

Grooming

Shedding

Khao Manee

Khao Manee

The jewel-eyed white gem of ancient Thailand

Thai

Thai

The original Siamese in its classic, apple-headed form

Australian Mist

Australian Mist

Australia's own gentle, spotted sunshine

Ceylon

Ceylon

A golden island gem from the shores of Sri Lanka

Korean Bobtail

Korean Bobtail

Korea's beloved good-luck cat with a pom-pom tail

Mekong Bobtail

Mekong Bobtail

A loyal Siamese-pointed companion with a charming bobbed tail

Serrade Petit

Serrade Petit

A charming natural miniature cat from the streets of Brazil

Suphalak

Suphalak

An ancient Thai treasure with a lustrous copper coat

Asian

Asian

A Burmese beauty in every color of the rainbow

British Blue

British Blue

The quintessential plush teddy bear in elegant blue-gray

European Shorthair

European Shorthair

Europe's natural treasure — authentic and unpretentious

Aegean

Aegean

A sun-kissed fisher from the Greek islands

Arabian Mau

Arabian Mau

A desert survivor with ancient Arabian heritage

Brazilian Shorthair

Brazilian Shorthair

Brazil's streetwise charmer turned pedigreed star

Cyprus cat

Cyprus cat

A Mediterranean treasure with 10,000 years of history

Celtic Shorthair

Celtic Shorthair

Europe's natural-born mouser with timeless charm

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