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Best Cat Breeds for Beginners21 breeds

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

Top 3 Picks

Scottish Fold Scotland
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Scottish Fold
The Round-Faced Sweetheart with Folded Ears
Gentle and sociable — they bond with new owners in no time
Affection Level Grooming
Munchkin United States
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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 United States
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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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