Best Short Haired Cat Breeds
The Top Ten
1 Siamese
The Siamese cat is one of the first distinctly recognized breeds of Asian cat. Derived from the rtgs: wichianmat landrace, one of several varieties of cat native to Thailand, the Siamese became one of the most popular breeds in Europe and North America in the 20th century.
The Siamese cat is one of the first distinctly recognized breeds of Asian cat. Derived from the rtgs: wichianmat landrace, one of several varieties of cat native to Thailand, the Siamese became one of the most popular breeds in Europe and North America in the 20th century.
2 Japanese Bobtail
Originating from Japan, this cat breed is recognized for its distinct, short tail that often resembles a pom-pom. The Japanese Bobtail is an energetic and playful breed, commonly featured in traditional folklore and art in Japan.
Originating from Japan, this cat breed is recognized for its distinct, short tail that often resembles a pom-pom. The Japanese Bobtail is an energetic and playful breed, commonly featured in traditional folklore and art in Japan.
3 Egyptian Mau
Egyptian Maus are a small- to medium-sized short-haired cat breed. Along with the Bahraini Dilmun cat, they are one of the few naturally spotted breeds of domesticated cat.
Egyptian Maus are a small- to medium-sized short-haired cat breed. Along with the Bahraini Dilmun cat, they are one of the few naturally spotted breeds of domesticated cat.
4 Abyssinian
The Abyssinian is a breed of domestic short-haired cat with a distinctive "ticked" tabby coat, in which individual hairs are banded with different colors. It's thought to have been originated in Southeast Asia.
The Abyssinian is a breed of domestic short-haired cat with a distinctive "ticked" tabby coat, in which individual hairs are banded with different colors. It's thought to have been originated in Southeast Asia.
5 Cornish Rex
A Cornish Rex is a breed of domestic cat. The Cornish Rex has no hair except for down. Most breeds of cat have three different types of hair in their coats: the outer fur or "guard hairs", which is about 5 cm long in shorthairs and 10 cm+ long in longhairs; a middle layer called the "awn hair"; and ...read more.
A Cornish Rex is a breed of domestic cat. The Cornish Rex has no hair except for down. Most breeds of cat have three different types of hair in their coats: the outer fur or "guard hairs", which is about 5 cm long in shorthairs and 10 cm+ long in longhairs; a middle layer called the "awn hair"; and ...read more.
6 Bombay
7 Burmese
A breed of domestic cat originating from Burma, the Burmese is known for its muscular build and short, fine coat. This breed is often sable in color and is characterized by its affectionate and social behavior, making it a popular companion animal.
A breed of domestic cat originating from Burma, the Burmese is known for its muscular build and short, fine coat. This breed is often sable in color and is characterized by its affectionate and social behavior, making it a popular companion animal.
8 Sphinx
9 Chartreux
10 British Shorthair
The British Shorthair is the pedigreed version of the traditional British domestic cat, with a distinctively chunky body, dense coat and broad face.
The British Shorthair is the pedigreed version of the traditional British domestic cat, with a distinctively chunky body, dense coat and broad face.The Contenders
11 American Shorthair
The American Shorthair is a breed of domestic cat believed to be descended from European cats brought to North America by early settlers to protect valuable cargo from mice and rats.
The American Shorthair is a breed of domestic cat believed to be descended from European cats brought to North America by early settlers to protect valuable cargo from mice and rats.BAdd New Item