Gentle Temperament Cat Breeds
Discover our comprehensive directory of cat breeds with gentle temperament.
Russian Blue
Silver-blue coat, green eyes, quiet nature. They attach closely to their primary person and tend to be reserved around strangers. One of the calmer breeds.
Maine Coon
One of the largest domestic cat breeds. Heavy coat, tufted ears, bushy tail. They get along well with other animals, are unhurried in temperament, and tend to chirp rather than meow.
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.
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.
Ragamuffin
Related to the Ragdoll. Large, plush, and relaxed. Their coats come in more colour variations than the Ragdoll's colour-point-only pattern.
LaPerm
Curly coat from a natural mutation first seen on a farm in Oregon in 1982. The curls range from waves to ringlets. Quiet and affectionate.
Korat
An ancient Thai breed with a silver-blue single-layer coat and green eyes. Considered good luck in Thailand. Calm, quiet, and loyal to their people.