Short Haired Cat Breeds

Short Haired Cat Breeds

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.

 

The Abysinnian

Origin: Abysinnia

Age Expectancy: 9-15 yrs

Weight Range: 3-5kg

Shedding: Minimal

Energy Levels: High

Origin: Australia

Age Expectancy: Late Teens

Weight Range: 4-7kg

Shedding: Intermediate

Energy Levels: Medium




Bengal Cat

Origin: USA

Age Expectancy: Early Teens

Weight Range: 4-8kg

Shedding: Intermediate

Energy Levels: High

Bombay Cat

Origin: England & USA

Age Expectancy: 15 yrs

Weight Range: 4-7kg

Shedding: Minimal

Energy Levels: High




British Shorthair

Origin: England

Age Expectancy: 9-15 yrs

Weight Range: 4-7kg

Shedding: Minimal

Energy Levels: Intermediate

Burmese

Origin: Burma

Age Expectancy: 18-20 yrs

Weight Range: 4-7kg

Shedding: Minimal

Energy Levels: High




Burmilla

Origin: England

Age Expectancy: 15 yrs

Weight Range: Up to 7kg

Shedding: Minimal

Energy Levels: High

Cornish Rex

Origin: England (Cornwall)

Age Expectancy: 9-15 yrs

Weight Range: 2.5 - 4.5kg

Shedding: Minimal

Energy Levels: High




Devon Rex

Origin: England (Devon)

Age Expectancy: 9-15 yrs

Weight Range: 2.5 - 4kg

Shedding: Minimal

Energy Levels: High

Domestic (Moggie)

Origin: Australia

Age Expectancy: 12-14 yrs

Weight Range: 3-5kg

Shedding: Minimal

Energy Levels: Intermediate




Exotic Shorthair

Origin: America

Age Expectancy: 9-15 yrs

Weight Range: 4-7kg

Shedding: Minimal

Energy Levels: Medium

Korat Cat

Origin: Thailand

Age Expectancy: 15 yrs

Weight Range: 2.5 - 5kg

Shedding: Minimal

Energy Levels: High




Manx Cat

Origin: England

Age Expectancy: 9-15 yrs

Weight Range: 4-7kg

Shedding: Minimal

Energy Levels: Medium

Ocicat (Oci)

Origin: America

Age Expectancy: Late Teens

Weight Range: 4 - 6.5kg

Shedding: Minimal

Energy Levels: High




Oriental Shorthair

Origin: Foreign Whites

Age Expectancy: Late Teens

Weight Range: 4-8kg

Shedding: Minimal

Energy Levels: High

Russian Blue

Origin: Russia

Age Expectancy: Late Teens

Weight Range: 4-8kg

Shedding: Minimal

Energy Levels: High




Scottish Fold Cat

Origin: Scotland

Age Expectancy: 12-14 yrs

Weight Range: 4-6kg

Shedding: Minimal

Energy Levels: Medium

Siamese Cat

Origin: Thailand

Age Expectancy: Late Teens, Early 20's

Weight Range: 3-7kg

Shedding: Minimal

Energy Levels: Medium




Tonkinese Cat

Origin: USA

Age Expectancy: Late Teens

Weight Range: 2.5 - 5.5kg

Shedding: Minimal

Energy Levels: Medium

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