Calmest cat breeds

In short The calmest cat breeds don’t need constant play — they’re happy to rest at an easy pace beside their person. A good choice for a quiet home and busy owners.
How we rated

The lower the “Energy” score, the higher the position. We factored in the need for activity and overall steadiness.

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1Persian CatPersian CatApartment 5.0Independence 3.0Affection 4.53.52Himalayan CatHimalayan CatApartment 5.0Independence 2.5Affection 4.53.53Exotic Longhair CatExotic Longhair CatApartment 5.0Independence 2.5Affection 4.53.04Exotic Shorthair CatExotic Shorthair CatApartment 5.0Independence 2.5Affection 4.53.05RagdollRagdollApartment 5.0Independence 2.0Affection 5.02.56Scottish Fold CatScottish Fold CatApartment 5.0Independence 3.0Affection 4.52.57British ShorthairBritish ShorthairApartment 5.0Independence 4.0Affection 3.52.58Chantilly-TiffanyChantilly-TiffanyApartment 5.0Independence 2.0Affection 5.02.09NebelungNebelungApartment 5.0Independence 3.5Affection 4.52.010Chartreux CatChartreux CatApartment 5.0Independence 3.5Affection 4.02.011Russian Blue CatRussian Blue CatApartment 5.0Independence 3.5Affection 4.02.012Sacred BirmanSacred BirmanApartment 5.0Independence 2.5Affection 4.52.013American WirehairAmerican WirehairApartment 5.0Independence 3.0Affection 4.52.014LaPermLaPermApartment 5.0Independence 3.0Affection 5.01.515CymricCymricApartment 4.5Independence 2.5Affection 5.01.516Selkirk RexSelkirk RexApartment 5.0Independence 2.5Affection 5.01.517Neva Masquerade CatNeva Masquerade CatApartment 4.5Independence 3.5Affection 4.51.518Norwegian Forest CatNorwegian Forest CatApartment 4.0Independence 3.5Affection 4.01.519Pixie-bobPixie-bobApartment 4.5Independence 3.0Affection 4.51.520American CurlAmerican CurlApartment 5.0Independence 2.5Affection 4.51.521European Shorthair CatEuropean Shorthair CatApartment 4.5Independence 3.5Affection 4.01.522KoratKoratApartment 5.0Independence 2.5Affection 4.51.523German RexGerman RexApartment 5.0Independence 2.0Affection 5.01.524BurmillaBurmillaApartment 5.0Independence 3.0Affection 4.51.525Australian MistAustralian MistApartment 5.0Independence 2.5Affection 4.51.526York Chocolate CatYork Chocolate CatApartment 4.5Independence 2.0Affection 5.01.527Maine CoonMaine CoonApartment 4.5Independence 3.0Affection 4.51.028Siberian CatSiberian CatApartment 4.5Independence 3.5Affection 4.51.029Kurilian Bobtail LonghairKurilian Bobtail LonghairApartment 4.5Independence 3.0Affection 4.51.030SnowshoeSnowshoeApartment 5.0Independence 2.0Affection 5.01.0
FAQ
Which cat breeds are the calmest?
Persian, Ragdoll, British Shorthair, Chartreux — easy-going, gentle and unhurried.
Is a calm cat suitable for an apartment?
Yes — a low need for activity fits well with indoor living.
Do calm cats not need play?
They do, but moderate — even calm breeds need play for health and weight.
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The tvaryny.com editors — canine experts and vets
Ranking based on structured breed ratings. Updated regularly.