15 of the Calmest Cat Breeds

Calmer, more laidback cat breeds are fitting for seniors and households with small children.

These cats make a great addition to a home with limited space, such as an apartment, because they require less activity during the day.

• Persian

The Persian is quite a lazy kitty. In fact; the laziest. You're likely to find this guy taking a cat nap on the sofa

• Exotic Shorthair

The Exotic Shorthair is the shorthaired version of the Persian. They have little to no difference in behavior

• Russian Blue

The Russian Blue is fairly calm and prefers to chill out on the couch

• Ragdoll

The Ragdoll is playful yet docile

• Ragamuffin

The Ragamuffin is a great pet for children, as they are very docile and calm

• American Shorthair

American Shorthairs are one if not the most common cat breed in America. She's calm, laidback, and affectionate

• British Shorthair

The Britsh Shorthair is a quite mellow and independent kitty

• Maine Coon

Maine Coons, commonly called, "gentle giants", have a sweet, calm, and easygoing temperament

• Burmese

Burmese cats are calm and affectionate lap cats

• Himalayan

The Himalayan is calm, quiet, and docile

• Birman

The Birman, similar to the Ragdoll, is playful yet has lower energy levels than other cat breeds

• Scottish Fold

Scottish Folds aren't very active kitties either. These guys prefer to sit in their owner's lap for a spell

• Selkirk Rex

While a bit playful, the Selkirk Rex is less energetic than other kitties

• Siberian

The Siberian is an affectionate, quiet, and mellow breed

• Tonkinese

Tonkinese; the more active of the other fourteen, is a crossbreed between a Siamese and a Burmese. These kitties are a bit more docile like their Burmese ancestors

Works Cited

Coleman Liz, "Least Active Cat Breeds," Rover,

https://www.rover.com/blog/least-active-cat-breeds/

"10 Lazy Cat Breeds," BeChewy, 21 December 2016,

https://be.chewy.com/behavior-breeds-10-docile-cat-breeds/