Longest-Living Cat Breeds（24 breeds）

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

Top 3 Picks

British Shorthair

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

Activity Level
Grooming
Russian Blue

Russian Blue

The Elegant Aristocrat Draped in Shimmering Silver

Quiet and intelligent — a serene partner for 15 to 20 years of peaceful companionship

Activity Level
Grooming
Siamese

Siamese

The Mystical Blue-Eyed Beauty Born in Thailand

A longevity champion — their talkative nature keeps every year entertaining

Activity Level
Grooming

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Tonkinese
Canada
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Tonkinese

The Best of Both Worlds: Siamese Meets Burmese
Activity Level
Grooming
Korat
Thailand
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Korat

Thailand's Lucky Cat — A Silver-Blue Jewel
Activity Level
Grooming
Savannah
United States
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Savannah

A Serval Heritage — Among the World's Tallest Domestic Cats
Activity Level
Grooming
Balinese
United States
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Balinese

The Longhaired Siamese — A Graceful Dancer of Bali
Activity Level
Grooming
Javanese
United States
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Javanese

A Colorful Pointed Jewel of the Orient
Activity Level
Grooming
Snowshoe
United States
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Snowshoe

White-mittened beauty with a sparkling personality
Activity Level
Grooming
British Longhair
United Kingdom
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British Longhair

A plush teddy bear in a luxurious long coat
Activity Level
Grooming
European Shorthair
Sweden
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European Shorthair

Europe's natural treasure — authentic and unpretentious
Kurilian Bobtail
Russia
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Kurilian Bobtail

A wild island warrior with a gentle, loyal heart
Brazilian Shorthair
Brazil
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Brazilian Shorthair

Brazil's streetwise charmer turned pedigreed star
Mekong Bobtail
Thailand
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Mekong Bobtail

A loyal Siamese-pointed companion with a charming bobbed tail
British Blue
United Kingdom
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British Blue

The quintessential plush teddy bear in elegant blue-gray
Australian Mist
Australia
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Australian Mist

Australia's own gentle, spotted sunshine
Turkish Angora
Turkey
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Turkish Angora

An Elegant White Angel — Turkey's National Treasure
Activity Level
Grooming
Ocicat
United States
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Ocicat

A Wild-Looking Domestic Cat with a Heart of Gold
Activity Level
Grooming
Burmese
Myanmar
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Burmese

Myanmar's Jewel — A Silky-Coated Cat with a Velvet Touch
Activity Level
Grooming
American Bobtail
United States
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American Bobtail

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

A uniquely textured coat on a truly American original
Activity Level
Grooming
Nebelung
United States
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Nebelung

A shimmering blue ghost with a devoted soul
Neva Masquerade
Russia
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Neva Masquerade

A Siberian beauty in a colorpoint mask
Celtic Shorthair
Europe
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Celtic Shorthair

Europe's natural-born mouser with timeless charm
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