The Persian cat, with its long, thick fur and fluffy tail, is a beloved and popular breed known for its beauty and elegance.
The Ragdoll is better known for its striking color point coat and piercing blue eyes. They also have a large, muscular form with a semi-longhair and silky coat. The Ragdoll breed were developed in the 1960s by American breeder, Ann Baker.
The Maine Coon is regarded as one of the largest cat breeds, and they certainly have the fluffiest coat to match! They’re known for their distinctive long, bushy tail, and thick, silky fur coat. What’s more, their paws are adorned with thick fur.
The Himalayan cat, a crossbreed of Siamese and Persian, showcases stunning long fur, a dramatic ruff, and captivating blue eyes, combining the best traits of both parent breeds.
This popular breed of domestic cat originates from Northern Europe, and so naturally adapted to a colder climate. As a result, the Norwegian Forest Cat has a thick, glossy, waterproof top-coat, warm, woolly undercoat and bushy tail to keep insulated. Bear in mind though, their fluffy coats are prone to shedding in the colder seasons.
The Ragamuffin, established as a separate breed in 1994, emerged from crosses between Ragdolls, Persians, Himalayans, and domestic long-haired cats. They boast fluffy coats resembling rabbits and come in a wide array of colors.
The Birman, also known as the "Sacred Cat of Burma," is a stunning color-pointed breed with long, silky fur and distinctive white feet. Resembling the Siamese, Birmans are born white and acquire their markings as they mature.
The Siberian Forest Cat, Russia's national cat, is a robust and muscular breed with a barrel-shaped body. Their long, thick fur features a pale undercoat that darkens towards the tips, providing both a shimmering appearance and insulation in cold weather.
This fluffy cat breed was developed as a short-haired version of the Persian, and often nicknamed, ‘the lazy man’s Persian’. Interestingly, the Exotic Shorthair was originally supposed to be silver and called Sterling, but today you can find them in the same colors and patterns as the Persian.
Often described as a long-haired African cat, the Somali is a breed of a recessive gene in Abyssinian cats. The Somali has a medium build, firm and muscular with long legs and oval tufted paws. Its coat is medium-length, rich and super soft, and would require regular brushing and grooming.