Quieter cats that are more likely to settle on a lap than run the length of the hallway at midnight.
| Breed | Size | Lifespan | Energy | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Shorthair | Medium | 12-20 years | Low | The round 'teddy bear' face and dense plush coat of the show standard sit on a breed that Cornell's feline healt… |
| Exotic Shorthair | Medium | 8-15 years | Low | The Exotic Shorthair is a Persian in a plush short coat, bred to the same extreme flat-faced standard, which mea… |
| Persian | Medium | 10-13 years | Low | The flat 'doll face' that wins in the show ring is extreme brachycephaly by another name, and it comes with life… |
| Ragamuffin | Large | 12-16 years | Low | Ragamuffin breeders lean hard on the phrase 'hybrid vigor' from outcrossing to domestic longhairs, but the breed… |
Pick two and put them side by side, then read the full cat guide for costs and daily time.