Less Hairy Breeds Don’t be fooled by how long your cat’s hair is. Whether he has short hair or long hair, they can still shed the same amount. However, there are three breeds that don’t shed as much. They are great for people with allergies or those that don’t want to deal with a hairy house.

Singapura The appropriately-named Singapura cat was established in Singapore and is the smallest cat breed in the world, weighing in at 5-8lbs.

Which Cats Shed the Least?

• Sphynx. This breed is known for its unique, hairless look but even they have hair follicles covered in very fine hair however, this can’t be felt or seen with the naked eye.
• British Shorthair.
• Cornish Rex.
• Burmese.
• Russian Blue.

Cornish Rex Like the Devon Rex, Cornish cats also have slender, muscular bodies and long legs but their heads are not quite so tapered.

According to The Spruce Pets, the Egyptian Mau is the fastest of domestic cat on the planet. “Heavily muscled and strong,” per Hill’s Pet Nutrition, this highly athletic breed’s top speed is about 30 miles per hour, making it fast enough to get ticketed in a school zone.

The Norwegian Forest cat is a strong, muscular looking cat with large paws and a big, thick coat that gives them an even larger appearance. Weighing up to 22 pounds, this big domestic cat was actually developed as a result of a Norwegian legend.

Slowest cat breeds

• Ragdoll.
• Persian.
• Exotic.
• Selkirk Rex.
• Tonkinese.
• Russian Blue.
• British Shorthair.
• American Shorthair.

The American Shorthair cat is known for its hunting ability. American Shorthairs have broad muscular bodies with thick dense fur. They are hardy cats and natural hunters.

Veterinarian Dr. Dan Smith told BuzzFeed that Buff Cat may have a genetic muscle condition that causes his unusual appearance. It’s possible he has double-muscling, which is a rare mutation mostly seen in cattle.

Unlike the brains of dogs, the brains of cats have an amazing surface folding and a structure that is about 90 percent similar to ours. The cerebral cortex of cats is greater and more complex compared to that of dogs. The cerebral cortex is the part of the brain responsible for cognitive information processing.

Compared to our devoted dogs, cats seem pretty unconcerned with human affairs. But it looks like our feline companions pay more attention than we give them credit for. They seem to be able to tell when we are happy. New research has found the first strong evidence that cats are sensitive to human emotional gestures.