In short The biggest cat breeds are impressive giants weighing 6–8 kg and up. Ranked by the upper bound of the breed’s weight.
How we rated
Ranked by the upper bound of the breed’s weight (kg). Heavier = higher position.
1
Savannah
Affection 3.5
Kids 3.5
Health 3.5
12 kg
2
Maine Coon
Affection 4.5
Kids 4.5
Health 3.0
11 kg
3
Ragdoll
Affection 5.0
Kids 5.0
Health 3.0
9 kg
4
Neva Masquerade Cat
Affection 4.5
Kids 4.5
Health 4.5
9 kg
5
Siberian Cat
Affection 4.5
Kids 4.5
Health 4.5
9 kg
6
Norwegian Forest Cat
Affection 4.0
Kids 4.5
Health 3.5
9 kg
7
Pixie-bob
Affection 4.5
Kids 4.5
Health 4.0
8 kg
8
British Shorthair
Affection 3.5
Kids 4.5
Health 3.5
8 kg
9
Chantilly-Tiffany
Affection 5.0
Kids 4.5
Health 4.0
7 kg
10
York Chocolate Cat
Affection 5.0
Kids 4.5
Health 4.0
7 kg
Savannah
Affection 3.5
Kids 3.5
Health 3.5
12 kg
2
Maine Coon
Affection 4.5
Kids 4.5
Health 3.0
11 kg
3
Ragdoll
Affection 5.0
Kids 5.0
Health 3.0
9 kg
4
Neva Masquerade Cat
Affection 4.5
Kids 4.5
Health 4.5
9 kg
5
Siberian Cat
Affection 4.5
Kids 4.5
Health 4.5
9 kg
6
Norwegian Forest Cat
Affection 4.0
Kids 4.5
Health 3.5
9 kg
7
Pixie-bob
Affection 4.5
Kids 4.5
Health 4.0
8 kg
8
British Shorthair
Affection 3.5
Kids 4.5
Health 3.5
8 kg
9
Chantilly-Tiffany
Affection 5.0
Kids 4.5
Health 4.0
7 kg
10
York Chocolate Cat
Affection 5.0
Kids 4.5
Health 4.0
7 kg
How the ranking is built
order: Weight → Affection → Kids → Health → breed · list composition as on the site, order by this rule
FAQ
What is the biggest cat breed?
Maine Coon and Savannah are the largest; also big are the Ragamuffin, Norwegian Forest Cat and Siberian.
How much does a big cat weigh?
Large breeds weigh 6–11 kg (males are bigger than females); some Maine Coons reach 12 kg.
What should I consider with a big cat?
Sturdier space and furniture, more food, weight control and joint and heart health.