10 Large Cats Breeds that Make Great Pets

10 Large Breed Cats that make great pets!

Owning a Large Cat Breed

Large cat breeds may require more attention than small cat breeds, simply because they need more space to meet their wild cat impulses.

BRITISH SHORTHAIR

Height: 12-14 inches

Weight: 7-12 pounds (females), 9-17 pounds (males)

Coat: Short, dense

Color: Various (known for blue-grey)

Life expectancy: 12-20 years

Personality: Adaptable, affectionate

CHAUSIE

Height: 13-17 inches

Weight: 8-13 pounds (females), 13-19 pounds (males)

Coat: Short, dense

Color: Brown, tan

Life Expectancy: 12-18 years

Personality: Smart, adventurous


MAINE COON

Height: 10-16 inches

Weight: 12-15 pounds (females), 18-25 pounds (males)

Coat: Long, silky

Color: Various

Life expectancy: 12-20 years

Personality: Sweet, smart

NORWEGIAN FOREST

Height: 9-12 inches

Weight: 8-12 pounds (females), 12-18 pounds (males)

Coat: Long, double coat, coarse

Color: Various (known for white and tabby mix)

Life Expectancy: 13-20 years

Personality: Independent, loving

PIXIEBOB

Height: 9-13 inches

Weight: 9-11 pounds (females), 11-14 pounds (males)

Coat: Thick double coat, Long- and short-haired varieties

Color: Brown, tan, tabby

Life Expectancy: 13-15 years

Personality: Active, loyal

RAGAMUFFIN

Height: 10-15 inches

Weight: 8-13 pounds (females), 14-20 pounds (males)

Coat: Medium to long, soft, dense

Color: Various

Life expectancy: 12-16 years

Personality: Patient, doting

RAGDOLL

Height: 9-11 inches

Weight: 10-15 pounds (females), 15-20 pounds (males)

Coat: Long, soft

Color: White bodies, pointed markings

Life expectancy: 13-18 years

Personality: Sweet, patient

SAVANNAH

Height: 10-17 inches

Weight: 11-20 pounds (females), 13-23 pounds (males)

Coat: Short- to medium-length, coarse

Color: Black and brown spotted

Life Expectancy: 12-15 years

Personality: Energetic, outgoing

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SIBERIAN

Height: 10-12 inches

Weight: 12-20 pounds

Coat: Long, triple-layered

Color: Various colors and patterns

Life expectancy: 10-18 years

Personality: Intelligent, mellow

TURKISH VAN

Height: 10-14 inches

Weight: 10-20 pounds

Coat: Medium to long, soft

Color: White with red, cream, black or blue markings on the head and tail

Life expectancy: 13-17 years

Personality: Social, smart


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