8-12-lbs Weight Cat Breeds
Discover our comprehensive directory of cat breeds with 8-12-lbs weight.
Domestic Shorthair
The most common cat in the world. No pedigree, no breed standard, just a cat shaped by natural selection over thousands of years. They come in nearly every coat colour and pattern. Their health tends to be good and their personalities vary as much as their looks.
Orange Tabby
Not a breed, just a coat pattern. About 80% of orange tabbies are male due to how the colour gene is inherited. They have a reputation for being food-motivated and sociable, which is probably why Garfield exists.
Burmese
Dense for their size, often described as a lot of cat in a small package. They are social, vocal, and do not do well being left alone for long periods.
Domestic Shorthair Tabby
A non-pedigree shorthaired cat with tabby markings. The pattern includes stripes, spots, or swirls. One of the most common cats in the world.
Domestic Shorthair Tuxedo
A black-and-white domestic shorthair. The pattern is called tuxedo for obvious reasons. They share no bloodline beyond the coat colour.
Domestic Shorthair White
A fully white domestic shorthair. White cats with blue eyes often have a hearing impairment due to how the white gene affects inner ear development.
Piebald
A coat pattern with large white patches alongside another colour. Seen in many breeds. The white areas result from a gene that stops pigment cells from reaching parts of the coat.
Tabby Cat
A coat pattern, not a breed. Stripes, swirls, or spots, usually with an M-shaped mark on the forehead. Appears in dozens of breeds and most non-pedigree cats worldwide.
Manx
Naturally tailless, from the Isle of Man. Some have a small stub, others have nothing. They follow their owners around and can be taught to fetch.