Low Shedding
Minimal shedding breeds ideal for clean homes
Found 18 breeds in this category
Abyssinian
The Abyssinian is easy to care for, and a joy to have in your home. They’re affectionate cats and love both people and other animals.
American Wirehair
The American Wirehair tends to be a calm and tolerant cat who takes life as it comes. His favorite hobby is bird-watching from a sunny windowsill, and his hunting ability will stand you in good stead if insects enter the house.
Arabian Mau
Arabian Mau cats are social and energetic. Due to their energy levels, these cats do best in homes where their owners will be able to provide them with plenty of playtime, attention and interaction from their owners. These kitties are friendly, intelligent, and adaptable, and will even get along well with other pets and children.
Bambino
The Bambino is a breed of cat that was created as a cross between the Sphynx and the Munchkin breeds. The Bambino cat has short legs, large upright ears, and is usually hairless. They love to be handled and cuddled up on the laps of their family members.
British Longhair
The British Longhair is a very laid-back relaxed cat, often perceived to be very independent although they will enjoy the company of an equally relaxed and likeminded cat. They are an affectionate breed, but very much on their own terms and tend to prefer to choose to come and sit with their owners rather than being picked up.
California Spangled
Perhaps the only thing about the California spangled cat that isn’t wild-like is its personality. Known to be affectionate, gentle and sociable, this breed enjoys spending a great deal of time with its owners. They are very playful, often choosing to perch in high locations and show off their acrobatic skills.
Cheetoh
The Cheetoh has a super affectionate nature and real love for their human companions; they are intelligent with the ability to learn quickly. You can expect that a Cheetoh will be a fun-loving kitty who enjoys playing, running, and jumping through every room in your house.
Cornish Rex
This is a confident cat who loves people and will follow them around, waiting for any opportunity to sit in a lap or give a kiss. He enjoys being handled, making it easy to take him to the veterinarian or train him for therapy work. The Cornish Rex stay in kitten mode most of their lives and well into their senior years.
Devon Rex
The favourite perch of the Devon Rex is right at head level, on the shoulder of her favorite person. She takes a lively interest in everything that is going on and refuses to be left out of any activity. Count on her to stay as close to you as possible, occasionally communicating his opinions in a quiet voice. She loves people and welcomes the attentions of friends and family alike.
Donskoy
Donskoy are affectionate, intelligent, and easy-going. They demand lots of attention and interaction. The Donskoy also gets along well with other pets. It is now thought the same gene that causes degrees of hairlessness in the Donskoy also causes alterations in cat personality, making them calmer the less hair they have.
Exotic Shorthair
The Exotic Shorthair is a gentle friendly cat that has the same personality as the Persian. They love having fun, don’t mind the company of other cats and dogs, also love to curl up for a sleep in a safe place. Exotics love their own people, but around strangers they are cautious at first. Given time, they usually warm up to visitors.
Javanese
Javanese are endlessly interested, intelligent and active. They tend to enjoy jumping to great heights, playing with fishing pole-type or other interactive toys and just generally investigating their surroundings. He will attempt to copy things you do, such as opening doors or drawers.
Kurilian
The character of the Kurilian Bobtail is independent, highly intelligent, clever, inquisitive, sociable, playful, trainable, absent of aggression and very gentle. They are devoted to their humans and when allowed are either on the lap of or sleeping in bed with their owners.
Malayan
Malayans love to explore and even enjoy traveling by way of a cat carrier. They are quite a talkative and rather loud cat with an apparent strong will. These cats will make sure that you give it the attention it seeks and always seem to want to be held and hugged. They will constantly interact with people, even strangers. They love to play and cuddle.
Selkirk Rex
The Selkirk Rex is an incredibly patient, loving, and tolerant breed. The Selkirk also has a silly side and is sometimes described as clownish. She loves being a lap cat and will be happy to chat with you in a quiet voice if you talk to her.
Siamese
While Siamese cats are extremely fond of their people, they will follow you around and supervise your every move, being talkative and opinionated. They are a demanding and social cat, that do not like being left alone for long periods.
Sphynx
The Sphynx is an intelligent, inquisitive, extremely friendly people-oriented breed. Sphynx commonly greet their owners at the front door, with obvious excitement and happiness. She has an unexpected sense of humor that is often at odds with her dour expression.
Turkish Angora
This is a smart and intelligent cat which bonds well with humans. With its affectionate and playful personality the Angora is a top choice for families. The Angora gets along great with other pets in the home, but it will make clear who is in charge, and who the house belongs to
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