10 large cat breeds that make great pets

It's easy to assume all cats are in the "small pet" category. & while there are many small cat breeds, there are also many larger cats that make more sense in the "big pet" category. Here are 10...

DANGUTSU

1

british shorthair

HEIGHT: 12-14 inches
WEIGHT: 7-12 lbs (females), 9-17 lbs (males)
COAT: Short, dense
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 12-20 years
PERSONALITY: Adaptable, affectionate

MILK PHOTOGRAPHY

2

CHAUSIE

HEIGHT: 13-17 inches
WEIGHT: 8-13 lbs (females), 13-19 lbs (males)
COAT: Short, dense
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 12-20 years
PERSONALITY: Adaptable, affectionate

ALEXANDRA JURSOVA

3

MAINE COON

HEIGHT: 10-16 inches
WEIGHT: 12-15 lbs (females), 18-25 lbs (males)
COAT: Long, silky
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 12-20 years
PERSONALITY: Sweet, smart

ANNA FRIGNANI

4

NORWEGIAN FOREST

HEIGHT: 9-12 inches
WEIGHT: 8-12 lbs (females), 12-18 lbs (males)
COAT: Long, double coat
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 13-20 years
PERSONALITY: Independent, loving

NYNKE VAN HOLTEN

5

PIXIEBOB

HEIGHT: 9-13 inches
WEIGHT: 9-11 lbs (females), 11-14 lbs (males)
COAT: Long and short-haired varieties
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 13-15 years
PERSONALITY: Active, loyal

NYNKE VAN HOLTEN

6

ragamuffin

HEIGHT: 10-15 inches
WEIGHT: 8-13 lbs (females), 14-20 lbs (males)
COAT: Medium to long
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 12-16 years
PERSONALITY: Patient, doting

PHOTOALTO/ANNE-SOPHIE BOST

7

RAGDOLL

HEIGHT: 9-11 inches
WEIGHT: 10-15 lbs (females), 15-20 lbs (males)
COAT: Long, soft
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 13-18 years
PERSONALITY: Sweet, patient

KETSARA CHANKET

8

SAVANNAH

HEIGHT: 10-17 inches
WEIGHT: 11-20 lbs (females), 13-23 lbs (males)
COAT: Short to medium-length
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 12-15 years
PERSONALITY: Energetic, outgoing

ILYA SHUMLIN

9

SIBERIAN

HEIGHT: 10-12 inches
WEIGHT: 12-20 lbs
COAT: Long, triple-layered
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 10-18 years
PERSONALITY: Intelligent, mellow

ALEXANDRA KROL

10

TURKISH VAN

HEIGHT: 10-14 inches
WEIGHT: 10-20 lbs
COAT: Medium
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 13-17 years
PERSONALITY: Social, smart

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