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0Looking 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.
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