7 of the Best Cat Breeds for Apartment Living

Do you live in an apartment and want to purchase or adopt a cat? You should not be worried much. Since there are quite a few cat breeds that suit apartment living. Yes, many cat breeds don’t like staying in apartments. One such breed is Bengal cats. Bengal cats have an independent attitude and find the apartments too short to stay.

These cats prefer to roam in the wild. If you want to bring a cat inside your apartment, never go for these Bengals. Choose a breed friendly to human beings and can live in apartments. The following table lists seven of the best cat breeds that find themselves comfortable in apartments with relevant descriptions of those breeds.

1. Russian Blue

It is a medium-sized cat whose male adult version weighs 10 to 12 pounds while the female adult version ranges between 7 to 10 pounds. They are double-coated and look bigger than they weigh.

The bright green eyes of the adult Russian Blues attract every cat lover. While they are kittens, they have yellow eyes. Another attraction of this apartment living cat breed is its big ears with pointed tips. A good reason to opt for this breed is that they shed much less. For people allergic to fur, Russian Blue is a pretty good choice.

This cat breed loves to play with known people and thus acts shy to strangers. The bright side of this cat is its independent nature. If you leave it for quite a few hours, it will be able to survive pretty well.

2. Sphynx

The unique feature of this cat breed is that it has no fur. If you have an allergy to fur, this breed is an ideal option. The absence of fur doesn’t make this breed hard to touch. They are quite a soft and good-looking breed that prefers spending time with their owners.

They have a friendly nature and love to spend time playing with human beings. During the cold weather, it will find an excuse to come close to you and cuddle against your body. It’s hard to keep away from this fur-less cat breed for its loving nature.

3. Maine Coon

It is the native American cat breed. It is believed to be one of the ancient breeds. According to the experts, this breed was born of the mating of long-haired European cats ( brought to America by the Vikings and European sailors) and native American cats with short hair. They range between 9 to 18 pounds. Due to their builds, they look like giants.

But their nature does not match their look. It’s hard to find such a gentle domestic cat other than this breed. They love the company of humans. They are gentle and obey your commands. So, they are referred to as ‘gentle giants. It may be hard for you to put it on your lap unless you are yourself with a strong build.

But this cat will not show any disagreement in curling up on your lap. They love to interact and play with human beings and are known for their high intelligence quotient. If trained properly, they can do many household chores to perfection. One unique feature of this cat breed is that they love to sing and prefer communicating with a chirping sound.

If your apartment is in a snow-clad location, this cat breed is the ideal option. They are made for winter and are ideal in wet conditions. Their fur is water-resistant.

4. Birman

The height of this domesticated cat breed ranges between 8 to 10 inches. The length varies from 15 to 18 inches. This cat is referred to as the ‘Sacred Cat of Burma’. It has a lifespan of 12 to 16 years. It is said in the Mount of Lugh in North Burma, these cats used to accompany the priests of temples.

They have stunning blue eyes that will compel you to fall in love with them at first sight. They have a silky coat and white ‘gloves’ on their paws. It is said a goddess had gifted this breed all these attractive physical features because of their loyalty to a priest.

These cats love to play with kids. Hence, Birman is friendly with human beings, but they also love the companionship of dogs. Though they love to be around humans, don’t feel that they need your attention for 24 hours. If required, they can be independent and don’t need your interference for quite a few hours.

5. British Shorthair

This breed is so quiet and dignified that it seems to be made for apartment living. If you prefer keeping a quiet cat in your apartment that does not demand you to play or interact much, go for this breed. The adult males of this breed weigh between 9 to 17 pounds. The weight of their female version ranges between 7 to 12 pounds.

It has a broad chest. Looking at it makes you feel that it is powerful. Its coat is one of the remarkable features of this breed. Despite it not having any undercoat, its coat looks quite dense. While it moves, its coat throws a crispy feature rarely found in other cats.

6. Persian

Experts say that the Persian cat breed was found as early as the 17th century and is presently the most popular cat in the heart of the United States of America. Even in Europe, the Persians are popular as domestic cats.

Their gentle attitude makes them an automatic choice for cat lovers living in apartments. These are considered lazy. So, it assures you the presence of a roommate without creating any tantrums.

 

7. Ragdoll

It is an ideal lap cat cute as dolls and prefers to cuddle up in the owner’s arms. This cat breed loves to be around its owner and seems to be following you at every step. If you want a cat who will be you all the time within your apartment, Ragdoll is a pretty good option.