Biggest cat breeds

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.

Rankings:For apartmentsFor kidsFor beginnersMost affectionateQuietestHypoallergenicНайактивнішіSmartestНайбільшіНайменшіДовгожителіНайздоровішіНайспокійнішіДружні до собак
1SavannahSavannahAffection 3.5Kids 3.5Health 3.512 kg2Maine CoonMaine CoonAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Health 3.011 kg3Neva Masquerade CatNeva Masquerade CatAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Health 4.59 kg4Siberian CatSiberian CatAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Health 4.59 kg5RagdollRagdollAffection 5.0Kids 5.0Health 3.09 kg6Norwegian Forest CatNorwegian Forest CatAffection 4.0Kids 4.5Health 3.59 kg7Pixie-bobPixie-bobAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Health 4.08 kg8British ShorthairBritish ShorthairAffection 3.5Kids 4.5Health 3.58 kg9Chantilly-TiffanyChantilly-TiffanyAffection 5.0Kids 4.5Health 4.07 kg10NebelungNebelungAffection 4.5Kids 3.5Health 4.57 kg11Selkirk RexSelkirk RexAffection 5.0Kids 4.5Health 3.57 kg12Kurilian Bobtail LonghairKurilian Bobtail LonghairAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Health 4.57 kg13Persian CatPersian CatAffection 4.5Kids 4.0Health 2.57 kg14Chartreux CatChartreux CatAffection 4.0Kids 4.5Health 3.57 kg15Serengeti CatSerengeti CatAffection 4.0Kids 4.0Health 4.07 kg16European Shorthair CatEuropean Shorthair CatAffection 4.0Kids 4.5Health 4.57 kg17BurmillaBurmillaAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Health 3.57 kg18Bengal CatBengal CatAffection 3.5Kids 4.0Health 3.57 kg19Asian Tabby CatAsian Tabby CatAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Health 3.57 kg20Anatolian CatAnatolian CatAffection 4.0Kids 4.5Health 4.57 kg21Brazilian Shorthair СatBrazilian Shorthair СatAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Health 4.57 kg22Don SphynxDon SphynxAffection 5.0Kids 4.5Health 3.07 kg23York Chocolate CatYork Chocolate CatAffection 5.0Kids 4.5Health 4.07 kg24Burmese CatBurmese CatAffection 5.0Kids 4.5Health 3.06.5 kg25Exotic Longhair CatExotic Longhair CatAffection 4.5Kids 4.0Health 2.56 kg26Scottish Fold CatScottish Fold CatAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Health 2.06 kg27Canaan CatCanaan CatAffection 4.0Kids 4.5Health 4.06 kg28Thai CatThai CatAffection 5.0Kids 4.5Health 3.56 kg29Exotic Shorthair CatExotic Shorthair CatAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Health 2.56 kg30OcicatOcicatAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Health 3.56 kg
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.
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The tvaryny.com editors — canine experts and vets
Ranking based on structured breed ratings. Updated regularly.