Large cat breeds

Discover the different large cat breeds: learn about their origins and tales of their creation, and explore an abundance of information on their physical characteristics, personality traits, health and wellbeing, and more.

Each breed profile allows you to understand more about the range of domestic cat options available to you. This will help you to choose the breed that is best suited to you and your lifestyle.

While we explore personality traits in greater detail under each breed profile, when it comes to the large breeds, you’ll need to think big. Big in all senses of the word, including personality. This is often why many of the large breeds are referred to by breeders and owners alike as ‘dog cats’ or ‘dogs of the cat world’. Big, heart-warming personalities much like a dog! After all, they are gentle, affectionate and far from aggressive.

These ‘gentle giants’ are very adaptable to family life and children. Of course, some are more independent and shy than others. However, this characteristic will be specific to each cat depending on its upbringing.

Weight classifications indicate that large cat breeds weigh more than 6kg. They also typically measure 1m or more in length, from head to tail.

Among the largest of the cat breeds are the Maine Coon, Savannah, Norwegian Forest Cat, Siberian, Ragdoll, Ragamuffin, American Bobtail, Turkish Van and British Shorthair.

Chausie

The Chausie, while elegant and unique, is not very well-known because it is still a relatively new breed. One of …

Highlander cat

In this article, we will give you an overview of the Highlander cat's origins, character, physical characteristics, and grooming needs.

Ragdoll

The Ragdoll is a very gentle and docile cat breed. These cats truly enjoy playing with children. Read on to …

Top 6 large cat breeds

Large cats are known for their calm, cuddly, and easygoing personalities. In this article, we will talk about 6 of …

Balinese cat

The Balinese cat does not actually originate from Bali or Indonesia, it is instead a cat breed that comes from …

British Shorthair

The British Shorthair is a calm cat with a peaceful and easygoing temperament. It adapts itself very easily to new …

Norwegian Forest cat

The Norsk Skogkatt, literally Norwegian Forest Cat, is a cat breed that originated in Northern Europe. Nowadays, the breed is …

Bengal

The Bengal cat is a highly intelligent breed characterised by its wild, leopard-like appearance. It is incredibly active and playful …

Maine Coon

The Maine Coon is one of the largest domestic cat breeds and can weigh up to an impressive 14kg! This …