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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SIBERIAN
HEIGHT: 10-12 inches
WEIGHT: 12-20 lbs
COAT: Long, triple-layered
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 10-18 years
PERSONALITY: Intelligent, mellow
ALEXANDRA KROL
TURKISH VAN
HEIGHT: 10-14 inches
WEIGHT: 10-20 lbs
COAT: Medium
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 13-17 years
PERSONALITY: Social, smart
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