Looking for the perfect domestic short-haired cat breeds for your family? Check out 12 that absolutely melt our hearts!
Short-haired cats are ideal for those who don’t have the time or want to spend the time with constant grooming. However, it is important to note that short-haired cats may still shed and do not at least regular grooming. Here are 12 domestic short-haired cat breeds, along with their origin, size, coat features, lifespan, common traits, average weight and popular colors.
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1- Abyssinian
- Origin- Egypt
- Size- medium
- Coat- dense and soft
- Lifespan- 14-15 years
- Traits- active, energetic and gentle
- Weight- males and females: 7-10 pounds
- Colors- black, chocolate, cinnamon and fawn
2- American Bobtail
- Origin- United States
- Size- medium to large
- Coat- dense and plush
- Lifespan- 11-15 years
- Traits- interactive, lively and sensitive
- Weight- males: 12-16 pounds, females: 7-11 pounds
- Colors- black, cream, fawn and white
3-Bengal
- Origin- United States
- Size- medium to large
- Lifespan- 12-16 years
- Traits- agile, energetic and rambunctious
- Weight- males: 10-18 pounds, females: 6-12 pounds
- Colors- black, brown, cream and ruddy
4- Bombay
- Origin- United States
- Size- medium
- Coat- glossy and sleek
- Lifespan- 12-16 years
- Traits- dependent, gentle and playful
- Weight- males: 8-11 pounds, females: 6-9 pounds
- Colors- black
5- Burmese
- Origin- Burma/Thailand
- Size- medium
- Coat- glossy and silky
- Lifespan- 15-16 years
- Traits- curious, gentle and lively
- Weight- males: 8-12 pounds, females: 6-10 pounds
- Colors- blue, champagne, platinum and sable
5- Cornish Rex
- Origin- United Kingdom
- Size- medium
- Coat- curly and silky
- Lifespan- 11-14 years
- Traits- affectionate, curious and intelligent
- Weight- males: 6-9 pounds, females: 5-7 pounds
- Colors- black, cream, silver and white
7- Egyptian Mau
- Origin- Egypt
- Size- medium
- Coat- resilient and silky
- Lifespan- 18-20 years
- Traits- agile, loyal and playful
- Weight- males: 10-14 pounds, females: 6-10 pounds
- Colors- black, blue, silver and smoke
8- Oriental
- Origin- United States
- Size- medium
- Coat- fine and glossy
- Lifespan- 12-14 years
- Traits- energetic, playful and social
- Weight- males: 7-10 pounds, females: 5-8 pounds
- Colors- black, chestnut, cream and white
9- Russian Blue
- Origin- Russia
- Size- medium
- Coat- dense and plush
- Lifespan- 10-16 years
- Traits- active, gentle and quiet
- Weight- males: 7-11 pounds, females: 5-8 pounds
- Colors- blue and silver
10- Savannah
- Origin- United States
- Size- medium to large
- Coat- slightly coarse
- Lifespan- 17-20 pounds
- Traits- adventurous, loyal and outgoing
- Weight- males and females: 8-25 pounds
- Colors- black, black silver spotted tabby, black smoke and brown spotted tabby
11- Scottish Fold
- Origin- United Kingdom
- Size- medium
- Coat- dense and plush
- Lifespan- 11-14 years
- Traits- loving, social and sweet
- Weight- males: 7-11 pounds, females: 5-8 pounds
- Colors- black, cream, silver and white
12- Siamese
- Origin- Thailand
- Size- medium
- Coat- glossy and soft
- Lifespan- 12-15 years
- Traits- active, energetic and social
- Weight- males: 11-15 pounds, females: 8-12 pounds
- Colors- blue, chocolate, lilac and seal
Remember, if you’re thinking about bringing home one of these domestic short-haired cat breeds, adopt before you shop! There are SO, so, so many cats in shelters waiting for homes.
I’ve been wanting a Savannah for years. Someday!
Such an awesome post with such adorable cats. I didnot know so many breeds existed and they all look so gorgeous to me. 🙂
Nice pictures of cats here. If someone is in purchasing a cat, they should definitely visit your blog.
I have a british short hair and they are so beautifully amazing!!
Wow! these are very nice. I would love to have one of them.
To be honest they are all cute and i do love cats. When it comes to long haired I like Persian cats but short haired I like the Russian Blue, Burmese, Siamese.. basically I like them all xx
I was never a big cat lover and then I met a bengal in person, totally fell in love with him. I would consider getting one myself now.
They are all so cute. I don’t have any pets but a close friend of mine has 3 and it’s so much fun to hang out with her cats.
Oh my god! this is something different that I’ve came across! Cats are cute but never thought of haircuts or types for cats. Your post brought a change in me.
I have two cats of my own but they don’t belong to any breed, they are called “european” in their health book. However, they do have kind of longish hair, which I love because it makes them so fluffy when cuddling 🙂
I am so in love with dogs and cats. Still have 4 cats… but I miss our siamese cat who got lost on her way home.
Lovely pictures of cat. They look so cute and adorable.
I like Bengal cat. Its look like small tiger. Great post.
Cats are so fun. I learned so much more about them from this post.
That Siamese cat looks so cute! My daughter has a cat at home, short haired too but I am not sure of his breed because we just adopted him.