Short haired cat breeds are known for their lower maintenance than other breeds.
They require less brushing than their longer-haired cousins (though they do benefit from some of it to keep their coats clean). Plus, this kind of feline is beautiful to behold.
Short-haired cat breeds range from the most common to exotic, so we've put together an outline of the most popular short haired cat breeds below.
Origin: Abysinnia
Age Expectancy: 9-15 yrs
Weight Range: 3-5kg
Shedding: Minimal
Energy Levels: High
Origin: USA
Age Expectancy: Early Teens
Weight Range: 4-8kg
Shedding: Intermediate
Energy Levels: High
Origin: England
Age Expectancy: 9-15 yrs
Weight Range: 4-7kg
Shedding: Minimal
Energy Levels: Intermediate
Origin: England
Age Expectancy: 15 yrs
Weight Range: Up to 7kg
Shedding: Minimal
Energy Levels: High
Origin: England (Devon)
Age Expectancy: 9-15 yrs
Weight Range: 2.5 - 4kg
Shedding: Minimal
Energy Levels: High
Origin: America
Age Expectancy: 9-15 yrs
Weight Range: 4-7kg
Shedding: Minimal
Energy Levels: Medium
Origin: England
Age Expectancy: 9-15 yrs
Weight Range: 4-7kg
Shedding: Minimal
Energy Levels: Medium
Origin: Foreign Whites
Age Expectancy: Late Teens
Weight Range: 4-8kg
Shedding: Minimal
Energy Levels: High
Origin: Scotland
Age Expectancy: 12-14 yrs
Weight Range: 4-6kg
Shedding: Minimal
Energy Levels: Medium
The Russian Blue LOVES human attention and can appear to be quite hurt when rejected. They're quite content to be house cats as long as they have the company of their human friends.
The Siamese is a very well known cat breed, and probably as much for its loud vocal personality as for its classic looks. They are outgoing extrovert and can be extremely noisy. They demand attention and to be part of the family.
The Norwegian Forest Cat is a large but elegant breed with a semi longhair coat. They absolutely love people and thrive on human company.
