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Best apartment cat breeds
The Cat Fanciers' Association's breed profiles never use the word apartment, so this list follows what they say about living space and surroundings.
Each pick rests on one sentence about space, adaptability or a quiet environment.
Apartment cat breeds for small spaces
Ragdoll
The Ragdoll adapts easily to most environments and does not need a lot of living space. Play sessions please it, but they are optional.
Russian Blue
It does not need a lot of space to feel content and is easy to care for and live with. Quiet homes suit it best, though many Russian Blues do well in noisier ones.
American Curl
The American Curl is an acknowledged expert at settling into any environment, often in record time. Its energy level amuses without annoying.
Bombay
The Bombay adapts very well to virtually any kind of environment. A grocery bag or a cracker box keeps it busy for hours.
Singapura
One of the smallest pedigreed cats, the Singapura is relatively quiet and does best in a quiet environment, though its voice may surprise you when it speaks up.
Grooming from CFA
| Breed | Coat length | Grooming |
|---|---|---|
| Ragdoll | Longhair | Steel comb once or twice a week |
| Russian Blue | Shorthair | Combing two or three times a month |
| American Curl | Longhair and shorthair | Combing or brushing two or three times a month |
| Bombay | Shorthair | Rubber curry brush two or three times a month |
| Singapura | Shorthair | Weekly combing |