Are you looking for a cute cat to keep you company? Then you are in luck because there are so many cute cat breeds to choose from and in this article, we are making the work easy for you.
We will narrow down the selection to the top 22. In our view these are some of the cutest cat breeds that anyone can fall in love with.
Cute Cat Breeds (With Pictures)
Whilst beauty is in the eyes of the beholders, below are 22 cute cat breeds that everyone seems to agree that they make such cute feline friends.
1. Ragdoll
- Coat & Color: long; white, black, red-orange, blue-gray, lavender, silver, cream, tan, chocolate, brown, sable or lilac
- Weight: 10-20 lbs (4.5-9.1 kg)
- Height: 9-11 in (22.9-27.9 cm)
- Lifespan: 13-18 years
The Ragdoll is a very cute cat breed that is known for its beautiful blue eyes. Where a ragdoll is seen to have green or other shades of colors, they are not essentially pure breeds.
These cats are sort of similar to dogs. They embody the loyalty and playfulness of dogs.
As kittens, they are born pure white and their coat color and pattern develop later on at around two weeks of age. They mature at a slow pace and are considered fully grown adults at the age of four years.
2. Turkish Angora
- Coat & Color: long; white, black, ebony, red-orange, blue-gray, lavender, silver
- Weight: 8-15 lbs (3.6-6.8 kg)
- Height: 9-14 in (22.9-35.6 cm)
- Lifespan: 9-14 years
Turkish Angora is another cute cat breed that is considered a national treasure in Turkey and is the only domestic cat kept in a zoo.
For a long time, they were thought to be deaf and thus were used by breeders to create the Persian breed. This largely reduced their numbers and almost drove them to extinction.
The Turkish Angora is still a rare breed today but still loved across the world by cat-lovers who desire a soft and long-haired cat.
3. Turkish Van
- Coat & Color: long; white
- Weight: 10-20 lbs (4.5-9.1 kg)
- Height: 10-14 in (25.4-35.6 cm)
- Lifespan: 12-17 years
Turkish Vans are known for their magnificence. They are quite rare but very memorable. It is believed that this breed was aboard Noah’s ark and upon reaching Mount Ararat, the cat jumped off the boat and swam to dry land near Lake Van, hence its name. [1]
This breed prefers the company of a fellow Turkish Van but easily gets along with other cats or house pets.
They also like to be mentally stimulated and as such their owners are advised to indulge them in pet-friendly puzzle games.
Turkish Vans love water and it is not unusual to find them playing in showers, sinks, or even toilets.
4. Russian Blue
- Weight: 7-12 lbs (3.2-5.4 kg)
- Height: 9-11 in (22.9-27.9 cm)
- Coat & Color: short; blue or gray
- Lifespan: 15-20 years
Russian blues are cute cat breeds that are very sweet and loyal. They like having a routine, are quite independent with an interactive personality.
Russian Blues are affectionate and can be shy at first instance.
They become playful once they are comfortable in their homes and easily associate with other pets and people but tend to form a strong bond with only one person.
This is a fairly common breed whose kittens are quite expensive. They have lower levels of feline allergens because they shed lightly.
5. Munchkin
- Coat & Color: short; white, black, red-orange, blue-gray, cream, beige, chocolate, brown, fawn, lilac or sable
- Weight: 6-9 lbs (2.7-4.1 kg)
- Height: 5-7 in (12.7-17.8 cm)
- Lifespan: 12-15 years
These cats are delightful and are commonly kept by celebrities. They are short-legged and have a long torso. Their appearance is attributed to the fact that this breed came about as a result of a spontaneous genetic mutation.
Munchkins are loved because of their adorable and playful nature. They are fun and curious mammals that will explore every part of your home. Because of this, they require some attention.
6. American Bobtail
- Coat & Color: short or long; chocolate, brown, sable, silver, fawn, blue-gray, black, cream, tan, lilac or white
- Weight: 7-16 lbs (3.2-7.3 kg)
- Height: 9-10 in (22.9-25.4 cm)
- Lifespan: 13-15 years
American Bobtails are known for their short-bobbed tails. This breed looks wild but is very loving and friendly. They are sometimes referred to as the ‘golden retrievers’ of dogs because of their affectionate and friendly nature.
Their social nature makes them solicit attention by meowing. They are intelligent, confident, playful and energetic.
These cats require training and socialization from an early age to enable them to get along well with other pets.
7. Birman
- Coat & Color: long; cream, beige or tan
- Weight: 10-12 lbs (4.5-5.4 kg)
- Height: 8-10 in (20.3-25.4 cm)
- Lifespan: 13-15 years
This breed is also known as the ‘Sacred Cat of Burma’ because it is believed that they were companions of the temple priests on the Mount of Lugh in northern Burma.
Birmans are long-bodied and can be very large. This tends to cause obesity in this breed and thus, exercise is highly recommended to ensure good health.
These cats have a triangular-shaped head with a broad skull and a face that can appear round. It has a Roman nose and medium-sized ears and blue eyes.
They are easy to care for and can be very territorial.
8. Egyptian Mau
- Coat & Color: short; black, blue-gray, lavender or silver, chocolate, brown or sable
- Weight: 8-12 lbs (3.6-5.4 kg)
- Height: 7-11 in (17.8-27.9 cm)
- Lifespan: 9-13 years
Egyptian Mau is a lean and athletic cute cat breed. It dates back at least 3,000 years. In ancient Egypt, their art comprised cats which are deemed to be the direct-line ancestor of the Egyptian Mau.
This breed is beautiful and very appealing to look at. They have shiny, spotted coats and green eyes.
While this cat is social it does not require a lot of attention and as such is easy to care for and maintain. They are generally independent and can be left alone for extended periods. [2]
9. Ragamuffin
- Coat & Color: long; white, black, gray, red-orange, chocolate-brown, lilac, lavender or silver
- Weight: 10-20 lbs (4.5-9.1 kg)
- Height: 10-15 in (25.4-38.1 cm)
- Lifespan: 12-16 years
Gorgeous and gentle makes for why this cute cat is common among pet lovers. This cat is big, cuddly and likes to be held and pat. The Ragamuffin is soft, luxurious and sassy.
They are friendly and get along with children and other pets.
Ragamuffins are a good choice for a family house as they love the company of people. Also, they tend to be very calm and patient with children. They are nice lap cats.
10. Siberian
- Coat & Color: long; white, ebony black, red-orange, blue-gray, lavender, silver, cream, beige, tan, fawn, lilac, chocolate or brown
- Weight: 12-15 lbs (5.4-6.8 kg)
- Height: 10-12 in (25.4-30.1 cm)
- Lifespan: 8-10 years
As the name suggests, this breed is native to Siberia which is known for its long and harsh winters. Thus, their long, triple coat and strong bodies.
The Siberian cats are alert and have the personality of a playful kitten. They are cute, sweet and cuddly.
These cats are known for their devotion to their pet parents and easily get along with children and other pets.
Their kittens are quite costly because of their high demand and relatively low population of purebred Siberian cats.
11. Chartreux
- Coat & Color: short; blue or gray
- Weight: 6-12 lbs (2.7-5.4 kg)
- Height: 9-11 in (22.9-27.9 cm)
- Lifespan: 12-15 years
This is a rare breed originating from France and has been around for ages. They are famous for their quiet nature and their short coats.
Their calm and independent demeanor makes them undemanding and easy to care for. This cat can make a perfect companion for someone seeking the company of a sweet and silent pet.
The Chartreux is easy to train and easy to groom. This makes them a good first-time pet.
They are rare today and therefore the kittens are quite costly.
12. British Longhair
- Coat & Color: long; chocolate, brown, silver, black, gray, tan, red-orange or white
- Weight: 8-16 lbs (3.6-7.3 kg)
- Height: 12-14 in (30.1-35.6 cm)
- Lifespan: 12-15 years
These cats are loyal and loving with cute, adorable round faces. They originated in Britain and are a cross between the Persian cat breeds and the British Shorthair cat.
Their very dense coats make them appear larger than they truly are. They have large round eyes and plush coats which makes them charming.
This breed is mostly compared to the Persian act and British Shorthair in appearance. The British Longhair is similar in breed standards to the British Shorthair, only their coats are different just as the name suggests.
13. Scottish Fold
- Weight: 6-9 lbs (2.7-4.1 kg) for females and 9-13 lbs for males (4.1-5.9 kg)
- Height: 8-10 in (20.3-25.4 cm)
- Coat & Color: short or long; silver, blue-gray, black, cream, beige, tan or red-orange
- Lifespan: 11-14 years
Sometimes referred to as the Highland Fold, this breed is loving, smart, social and very cute. They make a great pet for families of all sizes.
Their social nature is recommended that they are not left alone for long periods. It is advisable that an owner looking to adopt this breed adopts two of them to have them keep each other company.
An interesting fact about these cats is that the color of their eyes is determined by the color of their coats. They can sometimes have two different colored eyes.
14. Persian
- Coat & Color: long; white, black, red-orange, blue-gray, lavender, silver, cream, beige, tan, chocolate, brown, sable or lilac
- Weight: 7-13 lbs (3.2-5.9 kg)
- Height: 10-15 in (25.4-38.1 cm)
- Lifespan: 10-15 years
This breed is known for its quiet and sweet nature. They are cuddly and enjoy sitting on their owner’s lap for petting.
These cats are normally quite relaxed and easy-going. However, despite their quiet nature, they can still be bothered by loud children and pets.
15. Siamese
- Coat & Color: short; chocolate, brown, lavender, silver, blue-gray, black, cream, beige or white
- Weight: 6-14 lbs (2.7-6.4 kg)
- Height: 8-10 in (20.3-25.4 cm)
- Lifespan: 15-20 years
This breed is an intelligent cute feline with a charming personality. They are known for their dog-like nature and just like dogs, like a lot of attention.
Siamese cats are easy to train and groom and thus good for first-time pet owners. Their coats have darkened fur near the face, ears, legs and tail. With piercing blue eyes, they are striking and appealing to look at.
There are four types of this breed: seal point (fawn-cream body with a dark seal color point), lilac point (light cream bodies with a pink-gray color point), blue point (light silver to a dark body with a gray-blue color point) and chocolate point (ivory body with a dark brown color point).
16. Maine Coon
- Coat & Color: long; white, black, blue-gray, cream, beige, tan or brown
- Weight: 8-18 lbs (3.6-8.2 kg)
- Height: 10-16 in (25.4-40.6 cm)
- Lifespan: 10-13 years
Maine coons are cute cats known for their massive size of up to 40 in in length. They love to play and spend time with humans.
This breed had once before almost faced extinction but has now become quite popular. It has even been listed in the Cat Fanciers Association as the fifth most popular breed. [3]
Their ears are large and pointed with wisps of hair while their eyes are oval-shaped. Another significant physical feature is their long bushy tail.
They make for loving family pets.
17. Balinese
- Coat & Color: long; white, red-orange, blue-gray, cream, beige, sable or brown
- Weight: 8-15 lbs (3.6-6.8 kg)
- Height: 8-11 in (20.3-27.9 cm)
- Lifespan: 15-20 years
Balinese is a cute cat breed that came about as a result of a spontaneous genetic mutation in pure breed Siamese which resulted in the cats developing a longer coat type hence the name ‘Long-Haired Siamese’.
They are intelligent, friendly and playful. These cats are famous for their fluffy nature due to their long and silky coat.
They are similar in nature and personality to the Siamese; highly intelligent, playful and extremely devoted to their family units.
18. Khao Manee
- Coat & Color: short and white
- Weight: 8-10 lbs (3.6-4.5 kg)
- Height: 10-12 in (25.4-30.1 cm)
- Lifespan: 10-12 years
Khao Manee is another cute cat breed that is also a rare breed.
This cat originate from Thailand and is also known as White Gem, Khao Plort cats or the Diamond Eye cat. This is because of its jewel-like eyes.
They are rare and are believed to bring their owners good luck. Khao Manees have snow-white coats and athletic bodies.
They are playful pets who are devoted to their humans.
These cats love attention and because of their stunning appearance and social nature, they usually get a lot of it. They make great pets for family homes and are a great companion for children.
19. LaPerm
- Coat & Color: short, hairless or long; brown, silver, blue-gray, black, lilac, red-orange or white
- Weight: 8-10 lbs (3.6-4.5 kg)
- Height: 6-10 in (15.2-25.4 cm)
- Lifespan: 10-15 years
These cats are known for their curly fur and charming nature. Their curly coat resulted from a mutated gene discovered in the 1980s. [4]
They are loving lap cats who are easy to care for and maintain.
Laperms are cuddly and adorable pets who develop strong bonds with those they interact with most. They can live in apartments comfortably provided they get the required amount of exercise.
20. Bengal
- Coat & Color: short; lavender, silver, chocolate, brown or sable
- Weight: 8-15 lbs (3.6-6.8 kg)
- Height: 8-10 in (20.3-25.4 cm)
- Lifespan: 9-15 years
This cute cat breed resembles a leopard and can be mistaken for a wild animal. However, it has a loving and affectionate personality.
They were created through the breeding of domestic felines and the Asian leopard cat.
This breed is classified based on the generation from which they were removed from their original wild parent.
For instance, a kitten of the Asian leopard is classified as an F1 and the systemic classification runs in chronological order from F1 upwards. [5]
For a cat to be considered a true domestic cat it must be classified as at least F4, just like the Bengal cat. Therefore, to keep a Bengal one must examine the state and local governments as well as the cat’s generation as they are banned in some places.
21. British Shorthair
- Coat & Color: short; white, black, red-orange, blue, gray, chocolate, fawn or brown
- Weight: 7-17 lbs (3.2-7.7 kg)
- Height: 12-14 in (30.1-35.6 cm)
- Lifespan: 15-20 years
This breed is medium-sized to large and heavily muscular. It is a powerful cat with a thick appearance who like to turn up their noses to be touched and to be cuddled.
It has a broad chest, a muscular neck, and strong jaws.
These cats make ideal family cats and enjoy their owner’s company and has a lot of similarities to the British Longhair.
22. Norwegian Forest Cat
- Coat & Color: long; white, black, red, orange, lavender, silver, cream, beige or tan
- Weight: 12-16 lbs (5.4-7.3 kg)
- Height: 9-12 in (22.9-30.1 cm)
- Lifespan: 14-16 years
Also called the skogkatt (forest cat) in Norway, this cat is a natural breed. Forest cats are believed to have arrived in Norway from Europe as descendants of domestic cats which had been introduced in northern Europe by the Romans.
They are athletic and like to run and investigate bookshelves and counters.
These cats are playful, friendly, sweet and family-oriented. They love their owners and tend to bond with one person.
Cute Cat Breeds – Summary Table
| Cute Cat Breeds | Appearance (Coat & Color) |
| Turkish Angora | Long; white, black, ebony, red-orange, blue-gray, lavender, silver |
| Turkish Van | Long; white |
| Russian Blue | Short; blue or gray |
| Ragdoll | Long; white, black, red-orange, blue-gray, lavender, silver, cream, tan, chocolate, brown, sable or lilac |
| Munchkin | Short; white, black, red-orange, blue-gray, cream, beige, chocolate, brown, fawn, lilac or sable |
| American Bobtail | Short or long; chocolate, brown, sable, silver, fawn, blue-gray, black, cream, tan, lilac or white |
| Birman | Long; cream, beige or tan |
| Egyptian Mau | Short; black, blue-gray, lavender or silver, chocolate, brown or sable |
| Ragamuffin | Long; white, black, gray, red-orange, chocolate-brown, lilac, lavender or silver |
| Siberian | Long; white, ebony black, red-orange, blue-gray, lavender, silver, cream, beige, tan, fawn, lilac, chocolate or brown |
| Chartreux | Short; blue or gray |
| British Longhair | Long; chocolate, brown, silver, black, gray, tan, red-orange or white |
| Scottish Fold | Short or long; silver, blue-gray, black, cream, beige, tan or red-orange |
| Persian | Long; white, black, red-orange, blue-gray, lavender, silver, cream, beige, tan, chocolate, brown, sable or lilac |
| Siamese | Short; chocolate, brown, lavender, silver, blue-gray, black, cream, beige or white |
| Maine Coon | Long; white, black, blue-gray, cream, beige, tan or brown |
| Balinese | Long; white, red-orange, blue-gray, cream, beige, sable or brown |
| Khao Manee | Short and white |
| LaPerm | Short, hairless or long; brown, silver, blue-gray, black, lilac, red-orange or white |
| Bengal | Short; lavender, silver, chocolate, brown or sable |
| British Shorthair | Short; white, black, red-orange, blue, gray, chocolate, fawn or brown |
| Norwegian Forest Cat | Long; white, black, red, orange, lavender, silver, cream, beige or tan |
Cute Cat Breeds List
- Ragdoll
- Turkish Angora
- Turkish Van
- Russian Blue
- Munchkin
- American Bobtail
- Birman
- Egyptian Mau
- Ragamuffin
- Siberian
- Chartreux
- British Longhair
- Scottish Fold
- Persian
- Siamese
- Maine Coon
- Balinese
- Khao Manee
- LaPerm
- Bengal
- British Shorthair
- Norwegian Forest Cat
