Best Cat Breeds for Beginners（21 breeds）

New to cats? These gentle, adaptable breeds will welcome you warmly. Easy to care for and affectionate, they are the perfect first companions.

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Scottish Fold

Scottish Fold

The Round-Faced Sweetheart with Folded Ears

Gentle and sociable — they bond with new owners in no time

Affection Level
Grooming
Munchkin

Munchkin

The Dachshund of the Cat World with Irresistible Short Legs

Curious and playful — their short-legged antics will brighten every day

Affection Level
Grooming
Ragdoll

Ragdoll

The Gentle Giant That Goes Limp in Your Arms

Loves being held and incredibly gentle — a soothing first cat experience

Affection Level
Grooming

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Maine Coon
United States
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Maine Coon

The Gentle Giant — One of the World's Largest Domestic Cats
Affection Level
Grooming
Exotic Shorthair
United States
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Exotic Shorthair

The Shorthaired Persian — An Adorable Round-Faced Angel
Affection Level
Grooming
Birman
Myanmar
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Birman

The Sacred Cat with White Gloves of Mystery
Affection Level
Grooming
Ragamuffin
United States
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Ragamuffin

The Ragdoll's Cousin — A Fluffy Giant Full of Love
Affection Level
Grooming
Selkirk Rex
United States
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Selkirk Rex

A Sheep in Cat's Clothing — The Cuddly Curly-Coated Teddy
Affection Level
Grooming
Scottish Straight
Scotland
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Scottish Straight

All the Scottish charm with perfectly upright ears
Affection Level
Grooming
LaPerm
United States
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LaPerm

The Curly-Coated Charmer with an Adorable Perm
Affection Level
Grooming
Bombay
United States
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Bombay

The Miniature Black Panther with a Glossy Jet-Black Coat
Affection Level
Grooming
Snowshoe
United States
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Snowshoe

White-mittened beauty with a sparkling personality
Affection Level
Grooming
American Bobtail
United States
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American Bobtail

A rugged, golden-hearted adventurer with a bobbed tail
Affection Level
Grooming
American Shorthair
United States
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American Shorthair

America's Beloved Family Cat with Endless Curiosity
Affection Level
Grooming
British Shorthair
United Kingdom
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British Shorthair

The Teddy Bear Gentleman with a Round, Plush Face
Affection Level
Grooming
Japanese Bobtail
Japan
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Japanese Bobtail

The Lucky Cat of Japan — Model for the Maneki-neko
Affection Level
Grooming
Pixiebob
United States
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Pixiebob

A wild look with a heart of pure gold
Affection Level
Grooming
Toyger
United States
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Toyger

A miniature tiger for your living room
Affection Level
Grooming
American Curl
United States
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American Curl

Whimsical curled ears and a forever-young spirit
Affection Level
Grooming
American Wirehair
United States
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American Wirehair

A uniquely textured coat on a truly American original
Affection Level
Grooming
Burmilla
United Kingdom
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Burmilla

A shimmering silver beauty born from a happy accident
Affection Level
Grooming
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