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Longest-Living Cat Breeds23 breeds

More years together means more memories. These breeds are known for their impressive longevity.

Top 3 Longest-Lived

British Shorthair United Kingdom
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British Shorthair
The Teddy Bear Gentleman with a Round, Plush Face
Up to 20 years average — a robust body and calm nature for a lifetime together
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Russian Blue Russia
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Russian Blue
The Elegant Aristocrat Draped in Shimmering Silver
Quiet and intelligent — a serene partner for 15 to 20 years of peaceful companionship
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Siamese Thailand
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Siamese
The Mystical Blue-Eyed Beauty Born in Thailand
A longevity champion — their talkative nature keeps every year entertaining
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Tonkinese
Canada
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Tonkinese

The Best of Both Worlds: Siamese Meets Burmese

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Korat
Thailand
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Korat

Thailand's Lucky Cat — A Silver-Blue Jewel

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Savannah
United States
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Savannah

A Serval Heritage — Among the World's Tallest Domestic Cats

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Balinese
United States
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Balinese

The Longhaired Siamese — A Graceful Dancer of Bali

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Snowshoe
United States
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Snowshoe

White-mittened beauty with a sparkling personality

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British Longhair
United Kingdom
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British Longhair

A plush teddy bear in a luxurious long coat

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European Shorthair
Sweden
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European Shorthair

Europe's natural treasure — authentic and unpretentious

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Kurilian Bobtail
Russia
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Kurilian Bobtail

A wild island warrior with a gentle, loyal heart

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Brazilian Shorthair
Brazil
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Brazilian Shorthair

Brazil's streetwise charmer turned pedigreed star

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Mekong Bobtail
Thailand
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Mekong Bobtail

A loyal Siamese-pointed companion with a charming bobbed tail

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British Blue
United Kingdom
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British Blue

The quintessential plush teddy bear in elegant blue-gray

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Australian Mist
Australia
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Australian Mist

Australia's own gentle, spotted sunshine

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Turkish Angora
Turkey
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Turkish Angora

An Elegant White Angel — Turkey's National Treasure

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Ocicat
United States
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Ocicat

A Wild-Looking Domestic Cat with a Heart of Gold

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Burmese
Myanmar
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Burmese

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

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American Bobtail
United States
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American Bobtail

A rugged, golden-hearted adventurer with a bobbed tail

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American Wirehair
United States
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American Wirehair

A uniquely textured coat on a truly American original

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Nebelung
United States
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Nebelung

A shimmering blue ghost with a devoted soul

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Neva Masquerade
Russia
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Neva Masquerade

A Siberian beauty in a colorpoint mask

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Celtic Shorthair
Europe
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Celtic Shorthair

Europe's natural-born mouser with timeless charm

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