Since its formation in 1906, the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) has hosted cat exhibits and saved monitor of pedigreed cats within the U.S. and overseas. These days, it acknowledges 45 completely different pedigreed breeds, from the Abyssinian to the Turkish Van.
So which of them are the most well-liked? According to registration knowledge from 2023, ragdoll cats are—which CFA says is partially due to their “docile nature and affectionate personality.” Prospective pet house owners available in the market for a diminutive cat would possibly need to go for a unique breed, although: Ragdolls are fairly giant, with males weighing as much as 20 kilos and females tipping the scales between 10 and 15. Hefty cats are apparently a scorching commodity: Maine Coons got here in second place.
Some of the most well-liked pedigreed breeds have been acknowledged by the CFA because the starting. Persian cats (third place), Abyssinians (seventh place), American shorthairs (eleventh), and Russian blues (twelfth) had been all acknowledged again in 1906. The latest recruit rounded out the highest 15: Bengals, which had been acknowledged in 2018.
While the closest cat lover might be fast to inform you that each one cats are lovely—and their very own feline is the most lovely—it’s arduous to disclaim that Bengals are particularly putting. They appear to be miniature leopards (they’re half Asian leopard cat), which in all probability helps clarify why they’re so costly. In truth, there’s various crossover between the listing of hottest breeds and the costliest ones. But even purebred cats find yourself in shelters—so when you’ve got your coronary heart set on a sure breed, it’s all the time a good suggestion to start out there.
See the 15 hottest cat breeds under, and discover out extra about every one right here.
- Ragdoll
- Maine coon
- Persian
- Exotic shorthair
- Devon rex
- British shorthair
- Abyssinian
- Scottish fold
- Siberian
- Sphynx
- American shorthair
- Russian blue
- Norwegian forest
- Oriental shorthair
- Bengal
