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 affectionateQuietestHypoallergenicMost activeSmartestLargestSmallestLongest-livedHealthiestCalmestDog-friendly
1BurmillaBurmillaAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Health 3.515 kg2Savannah CatSavannah CatAffection 3.5Kids 3.5Health 3.512 kg3Maine CoonMaine CoonAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Health 3.011 kg4Neva Masquerade CatNeva Masquerade CatAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Health 4.59 kg5Siberian CatSiberian CatAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Health 4.59 kg6RagdollRagdollAffection 5.0Kids 5.0Health 3.09 kg7Norwegian Forest CatNorwegian Forest CatAffection 4.0Kids 4.5Health 3.59 kg8Pixie-bobPixie-bobAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Health 4.08 kg9British ShorthairBritish ShorthairAffection 3.5Kids 4.5Health 3.58 kg10Chantilly-TiffanyChantilly-TiffanyAffection 5.0Kids 4.5Health 4.07 kg11NebelungNebelungAffection 4.5Kids 3.5Health 4.57 kg12Selkirk RexSelkirk RexAffection 5.0Kids 4.5Health 3.57 kg13Kurilian Bobtail LonghairKurilian Bobtail LonghairAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Health 4.57 kg14Persian CatPersian CatAffection 4.5Kids 4.0Health 2.57 kg15ChartreuxChartreuxAffection 4.0Kids 4.5Health 3.57 kg16SerengetiSerengetiAffection 4.0Kids 4.0Health 4.07 kg17European ShorthairEuropean ShorthairAffection 4.0Kids 4.5Health 4.57 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 CatBrazilian Shorthair CatAffection 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 FoldScottish FoldAffection 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 ShorthairExotic ShorthairAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Health 2.56 kg30Mekong BobtailMekong BobtailAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Health 4.56 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.