In short The most independent cats stay calmly at home alone, need no constant attention and suit busy people or those who travel often.
How we rated
The higher the “Independence” score, the higher the ranking.
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British ShorthairIndependence 4.0Need for attention 2.5Apartment 5.04.02
NebelungIndependence 3.5Need for attention 4.0Apartment 5.03.53
Neva Masquerade CatIndependence 3.5Need for attention 3.5Apartment 4.53.54
Siberian CatIndependence 3.5Need for attention 3.5Apartment 4.53.55
Norwegian Forest CatIndependence 3.5Need for attention 3.0Apartment 4.03.56
Turkish AngoraIndependence 3.5Need for attention 4.0Apartment 4.53.57
ChartreuxIndependence 3.5Need for attention 3.0Apartment 5.03.58
Russian Blue CatIndependence 3.5Need for attention 3.0Apartment 5.03.59
European ShorthairIndependence 3.5Need for attention 3.0Apartment 4.53.510
LaPermIndependence 3.0Need for attention 4.0Apartment 5.03.011
Maine CoonIndependence 3.0Need for attention 3.5Apartment 4.53.012
Pixie-bobIndependence 3.0Need for attention 3.5Apartment 4.53.013
Kurilian Bobtail LonghairIndependence 3.0Need for attention 3.5Apartment 4.53.014
Persian CatIndependence 3.0Need for attention 3.0Apartment 5.03.015
Scottish FoldIndependence 3.0Need for attention 3.5Apartment 5.03.016
Canaan CatIndependence 3.0Need for attention 3.5Apartment 4.53.017
Savannah CatIndependence 3.0Need for attention 4.0Apartment 2.53.018
BurmillaIndependence 3.0Need for attention 3.5Apartment 5.03.019
Bengal CatIndependence 3.0Need for attention 4.0Apartment 3.53.020
Anatolian CatIndependence 3.0Need for attention 3.5Apartment 4.53.021
Brazilian Shorthair CatIndependence 3.0Need for attention 3.5Apartment 4.53.022
American WirehairIndependence 3.0Need for attention 3.0Apartment 5.03.023
CymricIndependence 2.5Need for attention 4.5Apartment 4.52.524
Selkirk RexIndependence 2.5Need for attention 4.0Apartment 5.02.525
American CurlIndependence 2.5Need for attention 3.5Apartment 5.02.526
Exotic Longhair CatIndependence 2.5Need for attention 3.5Apartment 5.02.527
Somali CatIndependence 2.5Need for attention 4.0Apartment 4.52.528
Exotic ShorthairIndependence 2.5Need for attention 3.5Apartment 5.02.529
SerengetiIndependence 2.5Need for attention 4.0Apartment 4.02.530
Japanese BobtailIndependence 2.5Need for attention 4.0Apartment 5.02.5FAQ
Which cat breeds are the most independent?
The British Shorthair, Russian Blue, Norwegian Forest Cat and many landrace breeds cope well with being alone.
Can an independent cat be left alone for long?
For a working day — yes, given water, food, a clean litter box and toys. But even independent cats need daily contact and attention.
Is an independent cat a cold cat?
No. Independence just means less clinginess: such cats are attached to their owner but calmly tolerate time on their own.