Top 10 longest-lived cat breeds

Of course, quality nutrition, proper care and constant care for the health of a pet will help any cat live a long and happy life, but if you choose a cat based on how many years it can live with you, then we advise you to pay attention to the following breeds:

1. Siamese cat

   On average, these cats live up to 20 years. This is a healthy breed, however, some of its representatives have dental problems, as well as respiratory diseases.

2. Burmese cat

   These cats easily live up to 18 years. They have no special health problems, so with proper care they will please their owners for a long time.

3. Savanna

   Representatives of this hybrid breed can live a long life — up to 20 years old. However, they need a lot of space as they grow into quite large pets.

4. Egyptian mau

   This breed is unlikely to break the record for life expectancy, but on average, its representatives live up to 15 years, which is also a lot. True, some of them have heart disease.

5. Ragdoll

   These cats can live for over 15 years with proper care. Of the diseases to which they are prone, urolithiasis and heart problems can be noted.

6. Balinese cat

   They are very similar to their closest relatives. — Siamese, including longevity: 20 years is not uncommon for them.

7. Russian blue

   It can also live a respectable period and celebrate the twentieth anniversary. True, cats of this breed have urolithiasis and have vision problems.

8. Bombay cat

   On average, cats of this breed can live up to 16 years if they are properly cared for and the respiratory and cardiovascular diseases to which they are prone are prevented.

9. american shorthair

   Cats of this breed can reach their twenties if they do not encounter heart diseases, to which they unfortunately have a tendency.

10. Sphinx

    These hairless cats usually live up to 15 years of age, despite their predisposition to heart disease, neurological and skin diseases.

Long-lived cat breeds from left to right: Siamese, Burmese, Savannah, Egyptian Mau, Ragdoll, Balinese, Russian Blue, Bombay, American Shorthair, Sphynx

July 6 2020

Updated: August 17, 2022

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