Ranking · 10 breeds
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.
1
Mekong Bobtail
Health 4.5
Apartment 5.0
Energy 4.0
20 yrs
2
Russian Blue Cat
Health 4.5
Apartment 5.0
Energy 3.0
20 yrs
3
Brazilian Shorthair Cat
Health 4.5
Apartment 4.5
Energy 4.0
20 yrs
4
Kurilian Bobtail Longhair
Health 4.5
Apartment 4.5
Energy 4.0
20 yrs
5
European Shorthair
Health 4.5
Apartment 4.5
Energy 3.5
20 yrs
6
Savannah Cat
Health 3.5
Apartment 2.5
Energy 5.0
20 yrs
7
Siamese Cat
Health 3.0
Apartment 5.0
Energy 4.5
20 yrs
8
Australian Mist
Health 4.0
Apartment 5.0
Energy 3.5
19 yrs
9
Nebelung
Health 4.5
Apartment 5.0
Energy 3.0
18 yrs
10
Anatolian Cat
Health 4.5
Apartment 4.5
Energy 4.0
18 yrs
Mekong Bobtail
Health 4.5
Apartment 5.0
Energy 4.0
20 yrs
2
Russian Blue Cat
Health 4.5
Apartment 5.0
Energy 3.0
20 yrs
3
Brazilian Shorthair Cat
Health 4.5
Apartment 4.5
Energy 4.0
20 yrs
4
Kurilian Bobtail Longhair
Health 4.5
Apartment 4.5
Energy 4.0
20 yrs
5
European Shorthair
Health 4.5
Apartment 4.5
Energy 3.5
20 yrs
6
Savannah Cat
Health 3.5
Apartment 2.5
Energy 5.0
20 yrs
7
Siamese Cat
Health 3.0
Apartment 5.0
Energy 4.5
20 yrs
8
Australian Mist
Health 4.0
Apartment 5.0
Energy 3.5
19 yrs
9
Nebelung
Health 4.5
Apartment 5.0
Energy 3.0
18 yrs
10
Anatolian Cat
Health 4.5
Apartment 4.5
Energy 4.0
18 yrs
How the ranking is built
order: Lifespan → Health → Apartment → Energy → breed · list composition as on the site, order by this rule
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.