Low Activity level Cat Breeds
Discover our comprehensive directory of cat breeds with low activity level.
British Shorthair
A stocky, dense cat with a round face and a thick plush coat. Originally working cats brought to Britain by the Romans. Today they are calm, patient, and largely content to sit beside you rather than on you.
Persian
Long coat, flat face, quiet temperament. Persians need daily grooming and prefer calm households. They are not particularly active. What they are is consistent, undemanding company.
Exotic Shorthair
A Persian with a shorter coat. Same flat face, same temperament, considerably less grooming. They are affectionate and relaxed, content to be near their people without demanding constant attention.
Birman
A colour-pointed cat with white gloves on all four paws. Medium-length coat, blue eyes. Quiet and gentle. They do not demand much but tend to be steady, reliable companions.
Ragdoll
Named because they tend to go limp when you pick them up. Large cats with blue eyes and a semi-long coat. They are calm, follow their owners from room to room, and rarely scratch.
Scottish Fold
Their ears fold forward because of a cartilage mutation. It gives them a distinctive, owl-like look. Sweet-tempered and adaptable, they get on well with most living situations.
British Longhair
The long-haired version of the British Shorthair. Same round face and calm temperament. The coat needs regular grooming to prevent matting.
Himalayan Persian Mix
Persian looks with Siamese colour points. Long coat, flat face, blue eyes. Calm and quiet. Better suited to indoor living.
Scottish Straight
The straight-eared version of the Scottish Fold. Same round face and body type. Breeding two Folds together causes skeletal problems, so Straights are essential to maintaining the breed.
Himalayan
A colour-pointed Persian. Flat face, long coat, blue eyes from the Siamese side of its ancestry. Calm and quiet. Prefers a settled, low-activity home.
Ragamuffin
Related to the Ragdoll. Large, plush, and relaxed. Their coats come in more colour variations than the Ragdoll's colour-point-only pattern.