Check out these tiny fluffy lap-monsters. These small cat breeds are ideal for people who live in tight spaces or for those who just like small cats. No matter how small they are they will give you oodles of love!
Small cat breeds come in an array of types and colors. Here is a list of some small cat breeds.
Abyssinian
This cat breed is believed to have been worshiped for more than 4,000 years by the Egyptians, making them one of the oldest cat breeds in the world. They have an appearance of a muscular body, large ears, and almond-shaped eyes. These cats are known for being lap cats but they do like people and other animals.
American Curl
This cat breed is the first to be accepted by the Cat Fancier Association. They get their name because of the fact that they have curling ears. These cats are very low-maintenance, active, healthy, friendly, playful and sociable.
Cornish Rex
This cat breed first came into existence in the summer of 1950. They are known for having fur that is very soft and rather wavy. Their face is often compared to that of a Siamese cat and like the Siamese cat, Cornish Rex cats are smart and loyal. In addition, they are also affectionate and very clingy.
Munchkin
This cat breed features short legs that is caused by something called hypochondroplasia, a natural spontaneous mutation. Their body is smaller than that of a regular cat, but they have very short legs. This breed of cats was established in the 1980’s, so they are relatively a new breed.
Singapura
This cat breed is known as the Smallest Domesticated Cat in the World, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. They are roughly half the size of a regular sized cat, and features a petite body, big eyes and long ears. These cats love to climb and are extremely playful and active.
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Hubby and I are looking for a new pet and was thinking about a cat but not a large one. I didn’ know they came in different sizes. Thanks for posting this.
hello tammy, please please whatever you decide upon do not purchase a cat, please adopt! there are so many beautiful cats and dogs available. sadly so many people want ‘designer’ pets and it’s not fair that all the others get ignored.
let us know what you decide, if not already.
thanks.
dee
Hubby and I are looking for a new pet and was thinking about a cat but not a large one. I didn’ know they came in different sizes. Thanks for posting this.
hello tammy, please please whatever you decide upon do not purchase a cat, please adopt! there are so many beautiful cats and dogs available. sadly so many people want ‘designer’ pets and it’s not fair that all the others get ignored.
let us know what you decide, if not already.
thanks.
dee
A cat is a good pet as they dont make a lot of noise. This is good info to know hoe to choose a cat.
I prefer small pets but I didn’t know cats came in small size. I’ll have to check out these breeds further.
Aw, what cute kitties. I am a huge cat person. We have two cats.
I love all animals dearly. These are some beautiful and magnificent creatures!
I have never seen a CORNISH REX but I would like to have a SINGAPURA breed cat, they look very pretty and sexy.
A cat is a good pet as they dont make a lot of noise. This is good info to know hoe to choose a cat.
I prefer small pets but I didn’t know cats came in small size. I’ll have to check out these breeds further.
Aw, what cute kitties. I am a huge cat person. We have two cats.
I love all animals dearly. These are some beautiful and magnificent creatures!
I don’t know much about cats and their breeds. I didn’t know their were small breeds of cats. Very interesting. Thanks for your article it was a nice read.
I have never seen a CORNISH REX but I would like to have a SINGAPURA breed cat, they look very pretty and sexy.
I don’t know much about cats and their breeds. I didn’t know their were small breeds of cats. Very interesting. Thanks for your article it was a nice read.
Wow. Never heard about the breeds before, I just know they are cats. Haha. Thanks for sharing.
I personally like the American Curl breed. They are really cute and low maintenance.
They are all very cute! I like cats because they are super clingy and friendly.
Wow. Never heard about the breeds before, I just know they are cats. Haha. Thanks for sharing.
I personally like the American Curl breed. They are really cute and low maintenance.
They are all very cute! I like cats because they are super clingy and friendly.
This is interesting. Thanks for the fun facts. My kids are always asking me questions about cats and know I have some fun new things to share with them.
This is interesting. Thanks for the fun facts. My kids are always asking me questions about cats and know I have some fun new things to share with them.
This is all great information and I love how you created these charts. I think I would love to have a American Curl.
This is all great information and I love how you created these charts. I think I would love to have a American Curl.
Such an interesting post. I’m not a cat person so I had no idea.
Such an interesting post. I’m not a cat person so I had no idea.
I’m in love with these breeds! I can’t get over how adorable the american curl one is, I need one for myself <3
I’m in love with these breeds! I can’t get over how adorable the american curl one is, I need one for myself <3
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