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Short haired cat breeds

Short hair cat breeds are loved for their sleek, low-maintenance coats and playful personalities. These cats require minimal grooming compared to their long-haired counterparts, making them ideal for busy households or those who prefer a low-shed, easy-care pet. Despite their short coats, these breeds come in a wide range of colours, patterns, and temperaments, offering plenty of variety for potential cat owners.

Short-haired cats are typically active, affectionate, and adaptable, making them great companions for individuals, families, and even apartment dwellers. While they may not need frequent brushing, they still offer all the love, loyalty, and companionship you’d expect from any cat breed. Whether you’re drawn to their elegant appearance or their lively and sociable nature, short hair cat breeds make wonderful additions to any home.

To help you find the perfect short-haired feline, we’ve created a comprehensive list of the most popular short hair cat breeds. You’ll find detailed information about each breed’s history, personality, care requirements, and unique traits, making it easy to choose the right cat for your lifestyle.

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Abyssinian

The Abyssinian cat is a sleek feline that features a small, triangular head with smooth feature lines in the faces. The cat’s triangular ears tilt forward to give this athletic pet an alert, attentive and athletic look.

Bengal

The Bengal cat is known for its soft, sleek coat which has two main fur patterns: spotted (which is most common) and marbled. Both patterns are often tri-coloured, giving each cat unique markings and patterns.

British Short Hair

The British Shorthair is a medium/large-sized cat breed with a broad chest, short, muscular legs, round paws and a thick tail. Its head is round with large eyes and a short but broad nose.

Burmese

The Burmese is a strong, sporty cat that holds a surprising amount of weight considering its size.

Devon Rex

The Devon Rex is a highly intelligent, unique-looking cat breed, known for its wavy coat and large ears. They have large eyes, prominent cheekbones and a short muzzle.

Exotic Shorthair

Exotic Shorthair cats are similar in many ways to Persian, but they have short fur. While there fur is short by Persian standards, it’s not as short as many other short haired breeds.

Munchkin Cat

The Munchkin cat is a relatively new breed known for its very short legs, resulting from a genetic mutation.

Russian Blue

The Russian Blue cat has a striking bluish grey coat that is quite unique.  The eyes of the Russian Blue are deep bottle green in colour.

Scottish Fold

Scottish Folds are a unique breed of cat whose ears and fold forward and down.  The have a very nice, easy going temperament and a great personality.  They are a medium sized cat with a rounded body.

Siamese

The Siamese coat is quite unique, with a light-coloured body with a darker face, paws, ears and tail. Its fur is short, soft, and silky.

Snowshoe Cat

Snowshoe cats are medium-sized cats that look like they are wearing a mask with darker markings on their ears, legs and tail.  It is the striking blue eyes of the Snowshoe that really sets them apart from other felines.

Tonkinese

The Tonkinese cat is a slender, graceful, muscular, and holds more weight than one might expect.

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