Turkish Van
Breed:
- Natural
Coat Length:
- Long Hair
Hypoallergenic:
- No
Shedding Level:
- Moderate
Physical Traits
Weight:
10
lbs to
18
lbs
Size:
14
inch to
18
inch
Life:
12
year to
17
year
Coat Type:
Silky, Water-Resistant
Eye Color:
Blue, Amber, Odd-Eyed (One Blue, One Amber)
Body Type:
Semi-Cobby
Personality & Behavior
Activity Level:
High
Good With Families?
Yes
Good With Other Pets?
Yes
Vocal:
Moderate
Trainability:
Easy
Health & Care
Common Health Issues:
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), deafness (in some white-coated cats), joint issues
Grooming Needs:
Medium
Exercise Needs:
High
Best For
Best For Owners Who Want:
A playful, intelligent, and independent cat that enjoys water
Best Living Condition:
House with space for climbing, but can adapt to large apartments
Siberian
Breed:
- Natural
Coat Length:
- Long Hair
Hypoallergenic:
- Yes
Shedding Level:
- High
Physical Traits
Weight:
10
lbs to
17
lbs
Size:
15
inch to
18
inch
Life:
12
year to
16
year
Coat Type:
Dense, triple-layered, water-resistant
Eye Color:
Green, gold, blue, odd-eyed
Body Type:
Semi-Cobby
Personality & Behavior
Activity Level:
Moderate
Good With Families?
Yes
Good With Other Pets?
Yes
Vocal:
Low
Trainability:
Easy
Health & Care
Common Health Issues:
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), obesity, dental issues
Grooming Needs:
Medium
Exercise Needs:
Medium
Best For
Best For Owners Who Want:
An affectionate, intelligent, and playful cat
Best Living Condition:
House or apartment with space for climbing
Norwegian Forest
Breed:
- Natural
Coat Length:
- Long Hair
Hypoallergenic:
- No
Shedding Level:
- High
Physical Traits
Weight:
12
lbs to
16
lbs
Size:
12
inch to
18
inch
Life:
12
year to
16
year
Coat Type:
Dense, Water-resistant, Double-layered
Eye Color:
Green, Gold, Copper, Blue (White cats can have odd eyes)
Body Type:
Semi-Cobby
Personality & Behavior
Activity Level:
High
Good With Families?
Yes
Good With Other Pets?
Yes
Vocal:
Moderate
Trainability:
Easy
Health & Care
Common Health Issues:
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD IV), Hip Dysplasia
Grooming Needs:
Medium
Exercise Needs:
Medium
Best For
Best For Owners Who Want:
A playful, affectionate, but independent cat
Best Living Condition:
House with space to climb, but adapts to apartments
Ragamuffin
Breed:
- Domestic
Coat Length:
- Long Hair
Hypoallergenic:
- No
Shedding Level:
- Moderate
Physical Traits
Weight:
8
lbs to
18
lbs
Size:
12
inch to
18
inch
Life:
10
year to
14
year
Coat Type:
Plush, Silky
Eye Color:
Blue, Green, Gold, Odd-eyed
Body Type:
Cobby
Personality & Behavior
Activity Level:
Moderate
Good With Families?
Yes
Good With Other Pets?
Yes
Vocal:
Low
Trainability:
Easy
Health & Care
Common Health Issues:
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), Obesity
Grooming Needs:
Medium
Exercise Needs:
Medium
Best For
Best For Owners Who Want:
A cuddly, affectionate companion
Best Living Condition:
Apartment or House
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