Smallest cat breeds

In short The smallest cat breeds are compact pets weighing 2–4 kg that stay “eternal kittens”. Ranked by the breed’s weight, from the smallest.
How we rated

Ranked by the upper bound of the breed’s weight (kg). Lighter = higher position.

Rankings:For apartmentsFor kidsFor beginnersMost affectionateQuietestHypoallergenicНайактивнішіSmartestНайбільшіНайменшіДовгожителіНайздоровішіНайспокійнішіДружні до собак
1Singapura CatSingapura CatApartment 5.0Affection 4.5Energy 4.04 kg2MunchkinMunchkinApartment 5.0Affection 4.5Energy 4.04 kg3Cornish RexCornish RexApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Energy 5.04.5 kg4Devon RexDevon RexApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Energy 4.54.5 kg5KoratKoratApartment 5.0Affection 4.5Energy 3.54.5 kg6German RexGerman RexApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Energy 3.54.5 kg7LaPermLaPermApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Energy 3.55 kg8SphynxSphynxApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Energy 4.55 kg9Seychellois CatSeychellois CatApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Energy 4.55 kg10Balinese CatBalinese CatApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Energy 4.55 kg11Turkish AngoraTurkish AngoraApartment 4.5Affection 4.5Energy 4.55 kg12American CurlAmerican CurlApartment 5.0Affection 4.5Energy 3.55 kg13Japanese BobtailJapanese BobtailApartment 5.0Affection 4.5Energy 4.55 kg14Siamese CatSiamese CatApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Energy 4.55 kg15Oriental ShorthairOriental ShorthairApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Energy 4.55 kg16Havana BrownHavana BrownApartment 5.0Affection 4.5Energy 4.05 kg17CymricCymricApartment 4.5Affection 5.0Energy 3.55.5 kg18SnowshoeSnowshoeApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Energy 4.05.5 kg19Somali CatSomali CatApartment 4.5Affection 4.5Energy 4.55.5 kg20Tonkinese CatTonkinese CatApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Energy 4.55.5 kg21Russian Blue CatRussian Blue CatApartment 5.0Affection 4.0Energy 3.05.5 kg22Bombay СatBombay СatApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Energy 4.05.5 kg23Exotic Longhair CatExotic Longhair CatApartment 5.0Affection 4.5Energy 2.06 kg24Scottish Fold CatScottish Fold CatApartment 5.0Affection 4.5Energy 2.56 kg25Canaan CatCanaan CatApartment 4.5Affection 4.0Energy 4.06 kg26Thai CatThai CatApartment 5.0Affection 5.0Energy 4.06 kg27Exotic Shorthair CatExotic Shorthair CatApartment 5.0Affection 4.5Energy 2.06 kg28OcicatOcicatApartment 4.5Affection 4.5Energy 4.56 kg29Mekong BobtailMekong BobtailApartment 5.0Affection 4.5Energy 4.06 kg30Sacred BirmanSacred BirmanApartment 5.0Affection 4.5Energy 3.06 kg
FAQ
What is the smallest cat breed?
The Singapura is the smallest in the world (2–3 kg); also small are the Munchkin, Devon Rex and Cornish Rex.
Are small cats suitable for children?
Yes, but they are more delicate — small children should be taught gentle handling.
How long do small cats live?
Usually a long time — 13–16+ years; small breeds are often among the longest-lived.
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The tvaryny.com editors — canine experts and vets
Ranking based on structured breed ratings. Updated regularly.