Long-lived cats: breeds that live the longest

In short Long-lived cats reach 15+ years — mostly natural breeds with robust health. Ranked by the breed’s lifespan.
How we rated

Ranked by the upper bound of the breed’s lifespan. More years = higher position.

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1Kurilian Bobtail LonghairKurilian Bobtail LonghairHealth 4.5Apartment 4.5Energy 4.020 yrs2Savannah CatSavannah CatHealth 3.5Apartment 2.5Energy 5.020 yrs3Siamese CatSiamese CatHealth 3.0Apartment 5.0Energy 4.520 yrs4Russian Blue CatRussian Blue CatHealth 4.5Apartment 5.0Energy 3.020 yrs5Mekong BobtailMekong BobtailHealth 4.5Apartment 5.0Energy 4.020 yrs6European ShorthairEuropean ShorthairHealth 4.5Apartment 4.5Energy 3.520 yrs7Brazilian Shorthair CatBrazilian Shorthair CatHealth 4.5Apartment 4.5Energy 4.020 yrs8Australian MistAustralian MistHealth 4.0Apartment 5.0Energy 3.519 yrs9NebelungNebelungHealth 4.5Apartment 5.0Energy 3.018 yrs10Balinese CatBalinese CatHealth 3.5Apartment 5.0Energy 4.518 yrs11Turkish AngoraTurkish AngoraHealth 4.0Apartment 4.5Energy 4.518 yrs12Canaan CatCanaan CatHealth 4.0Apartment 4.5Energy 4.018 yrs13Oriental ShorthairOriental ShorthairHealth 3.0Apartment 5.0Energy 4.518 yrs14OcicatOcicatHealth 3.5Apartment 4.5Energy 4.518 yrs15KoratKoratHealth 4.0Apartment 5.0Energy 3.518 yrs16Burmese CatBurmese CatHealth 3.0Apartment 5.0Energy 4.018 yrs17Anatolian CatAnatolian CatHealth 4.5Apartment 4.5Energy 4.018 yrs18RagdollRagdollHealth 3.0Apartment 5.0Energy 2.517 yrs19Persian CatPersian CatHealth 2.5Apartment 5.0Energy 1.517 yrs20British ShorthairBritish ShorthairHealth 3.5Apartment 5.0Energy 2.517 yrs21Norwegian Forest CatNorwegian Forest CatHealth 3.5Apartment 4.0Energy 3.516 yrs22Pixie-bobPixie-bobHealth 4.0Apartment 4.5Energy 3.516 yrs23American CurlAmerican CurlHealth 4.0Apartment 5.0Energy 3.516 yrs24Somali CatSomali CatHealth 3.0Apartment 4.5Energy 4.516 yrs25Thai CatThai CatHealth 3.5Apartment 5.0Energy 4.016 yrs26Tonkinese CatTonkinese CatHealth 3.5Apartment 5.0Energy 4.516 yrs27Snowshoe CatSnowshoe CatHealth 3.5Apartment 5.0Energy 4.016 yrs28Japanese BobtailJapanese BobtailHealth 4.0Apartment 5.0Energy 4.516 yrs29Cornish RexCornish RexHealth 3.5Apartment 5.0Energy 5.016 yrs30Sacred BirmanSacred BirmanHealth 3.5Apartment 5.0Energy 3.016 yrs
FAQ
Which cats live the longest?
Siamese, British Shorthair, Sphynx, European Shorthair and many natural breeds — often 15–18+ years.
How long does a cat live on average?
House cats live 12–16 years; with good care and health, longer.
How can I extend my cat’s life?
Normal weight, a quality diet, play, prevention and regular check-ups are the key factors for longevity.
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The tvaryny.com editors — canine experts and vets
Ranking based on structured breed ratings. Updated regularly.