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Longevity in Cat Breeds

Compare breeds by longevity. The ordering follows the characteristic itself rather than the alphabet whenever a meaningful order exists.

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#	Breed	Longevity
1	Abyssinian Forum	14–17+ years; some reach their 20s A practical lifespan estimate for an Abyssinian is about 14–18 years, with some well-cared-for individuals reaching 20 years or more.
2	American Curl Forum	10–20 years A typical reported life span is about 10–20 years.
3	American Shorthair Forum	15–20 years American Shorthairs are generally robust, slow-maturing cats; a practical expectation is about 15–20 years with good preventive care and healthy body condition.
4	Balinese Forum	10+ years; 20+ occurs Balinese commonly live beyond 10 years, and individuals reaching 20 or more are reported.
5	British Longhair Forum	12–20 years A reported life span of roughly 12–20 years reflects substantial individual and background variation.
6	Cornish Rex Forum	14–18 years Cornish Rex cats are commonly long-lived; about 14–18 years is a practical range, and some individuals reach around 20.
7	Korat Forum	15+ years; 20+ is reported Korats commonly live well into their teens, and individuals reaching 20 or beyond are reported.
8	Kurilian Bobtail Forum	15–20 years A reported life span of about 15–20 years is typical for the breed.
9	LaPerm Forum	12–15 years; some reach about 20 A typical reported life span is about 12–15 years, with some LaPerms reported to reach around 20.
10	Oriental Longhair Forum	10+ years; some reach 20+ Oriental Longhairs commonly live beyond 10 years and some have been known to reach 20 years or more.
11	Russian Forum	15–20 years Russian-type cats are generally lean, moderate and notably long-lived; about 15–20 years is a reasonable expectation, with some exceeding it.
12	Siamese Forum	15–20 years Siamese are often long-lived and many reach the later teens; about 15–20 years is a useful expectation, although inherited and age-related disease can shorten individual lifespan.
13	Snowshoe Forum	15–20+ years Reported life span is commonly around 15–20 years or longer.
14	Thai Forum	Late teens to early 20s are reported A practical lifespan estimate for a Thai cat is about 15–20 years, with some individuals reported beyond 20 years.
15	Somali Forum	10–19+ years Reported life span is broad, roughly 10–19 years or longer with good care.
16	American Wirehair Forum	14–18 years American Wirehairs share much of the American Shorthair background and are generally sturdy; about 14–18 years is a reasonable working range.
17	Asian Forum	14–18 years The Asian shares much of the Burmese family background and is generally long-lived; about 14–18 years is a useful expectation, with some cats living longer.
18	Asian Semi-Longhair (Tiffanie) Forum	14–18 years The Tiffanie belongs to the Asian/Burmese-derived family, which tends to be comparatively long-lived; about 14–18 years is a reasonable expectation.
19	Burmese Forum	14–18 years Burmese are often notably long-lived among pedigreed cats; about 14–18 years is a useful expectation and some individuals live beyond it.
20	Burmilla Forum	15–18+ years Burmillas are often notably long-lived; 15–18 years is realistic and well-cared-for individuals can move beyond the upper end.
21	Chausie Forum	12–18+ years A typical reported life span is about 12–18 years or longer.
22	European Burmese Forum	14–18 years European Burmese share the generally long-lived Burmese background; about 14–18 years is a practical expectation, with some cats exceeding it.
23	European Shorthair Forum	14–18 years European Shorthairs retain a moderate, naturally selected domestic-cat build; about 14–18 years is a reasonable expectation under good care.
24	Mekong Bobtail Forum	14–18 years Mekong Bobtails are a Siamese-related, generally robust bobtail breed; about 14–18 years is a reasonable expectation and some may live longer.
25	Ocicat Forum	13–18 years Ocicats are athletic domestic cats with Abyssinian, Siamese and American Shorthair ancestry; about 13–18 years is a reasonable expectation.
26	Sam Sawet Forum	14–18 years As a Thai natural-type cat without a known life-shortening breed syndrome, the Sam Sawet is reasonably estimated at about 14–18 years, with some individuals potentially living longer.
27	Singapura Forum	11–18 years A typical reported life expectancy is about 11–18 years.
28	Suphalak Forum	14–18 years The Suphalak is a rare Thai natural breed closely comparable in general constitution to other long-lived Southeast Asian cats; about 14–18 years is a reasonable estimate.
29	Turkish Angora Forum	14–18 years Turkish Angoras are lean, athletic and generally long-lived; about 14–18 years is a practical expectation, with some living longer.
30	American Ringtail Forum	13–17 years The American Ringtail is generally robust and not defined by a major life-shortening syndrome; about 13–17 years is a reasonable working range.
31	Arabian Mau Forum	13–17 years As a hardy natural landrace with an athletic build, the Arabian Mau can reasonably be expected to reach about 13–17 years with good preventive care.
32	Brazilian Shorthair Forum	13–17 years As a naturally developed, moderate-bodied shorthair without an extreme conformation, the Brazilian Shorthair is reasonably expected to live about 13–17 years.
33	California Spangled Forum	13–17 years The California Spangled was a moderate, athletic domestic breed without an extreme body type; about 13–17 years is a reasonable inferred lifespan range.
34	Colorpoint Shorthair Forum	12–17 years With close Siamese ancestry and a similar lean body type, Colorpoint Shorthairs are reasonably expected to live about 12–17 years, sometimes longer.
35	Cyprus Forum	13–17 years Cyprus cats are naturally developed, generally moderate cats; about 13–17 years is a reasonable practical range for well-cared-for individuals.
36	German Longhair Forum	13–17 years The German Longhair has a moderate, non-extreme build; about 13–17 years is a reasonable expectation when maintained at healthy weight.
37	German Rex Forum	13–17 years German Rex cats are generally moderate and athletic despite their curly coat; about 13–17 years is a reasonable lifespan estimate.
38	Korean Bobtail Forum	13–17 years As a naturally occurring bobtail type with otherwise moderate conformation, the Korean Bobtail is reasonably expected to live about 13–17 years.
39	Lykoi Forum	12–17 years Lykoi are generally robust despite their unusual coat; about 12–17 years is a reasonable expectation, with some individuals reaching the later teens.
40	Neva Masquerade Forum	12–17 years As the colorpoint Siberian variety, the Neva Masquerade shares the Siberian’s generally robust constitution; about 12–17 years is a practical expectation.
41	Oriental Bicolor Forum	12–17 years Oriental Bicolors share the Oriental/Siamese family’s lean build and longevity pattern; about 12–17 years is a reasonable expectation.
42	Oriental Shorthair Forum	12–17 years Oriental Shorthairs often remain active into their teens; about 12–17 years is a practical range, with some individuals living longer.
43	RagaMuffin Forum	13–17 years RagaMuffins are substantial but generally moderate companion cats; about 13–17 years is a reasonable expectation with good weight and cardiac management.
44	Siberian Forum	12–17 years Siberians are robust, naturally developed cats; about 12–17 years is a practical expectation, with cardiac screening relevant in some lines.
45	Tennessee Rex Forum	12–17 years The Tennessee Rex is still a young breed, but its otherwise conventional body type supports a working longevity estimate of about 12–17 years.
46	Toybob Forum	13–17 years Toybobs are very small but not simply miniature through poor growth; about 13–17 years is a reasonable working range for this rare breed.
47	Turkish Van Forum	13–17+ years A typical reported life span is about 13–17 years or longer.
48	Turkish Vankedisi Forum	13–17 years The Turkish Vankedisi shares the robust Turkish Van landrace background; about 13–17 years is a reasonable expectation.
49	York Chocolate Forum	13–17 years The York Chocolate was a moderate, semi-longhaired domestic breed without extreme conformation; about 13–17 years is a reasonable inferred range.
50	Aegean Forum	12–16 years Aegeans are hardy natural cats; a practical expectation is roughly 12–16 years, with individual longevity strongly influenced by preventive care and outdoor risk.
51	Aphrodite Giant Forum	Around 12–16 years is a reasonable practical range.
52	Bambino Forum	12–16 years For the Bambino, about 12–16 years is a cautious working estimate; longevity can be affected by inherited issues associated with both hairlessness and short-legged conformation.
53	Bengal Forum	12–16 years Bengals commonly reach their early-to-mid teens; about 12–16 years is a useful breed-level range, with some living longer.
54	Birman Forum	12–16 years Birmans commonly live into their teens; roughly 12–16 years is a practical expectation, although individual health can move lifespan outside that range.
55	British Shorthair Forum	12–16 years British Shorthairs commonly live into their teens; about 12–16 years is a practical range, with weight control and cardiac/renal health important to longevity.
56	Devon Rex Forum	12–16 years A Devon Rex commonly lives about 12–16 years; careful cardiac and general health management can materially influence where an individual falls within that range.
57	Donskoy Forum	12–16 years A healthy Donskoy can reasonably be expected to live around 12–16 years, with skin, dental and temperature-management needs contributing to lifetime care.
58	Dragon Li / Chinese Li Hua Forum	12–16 years The naturally developed Li Hua is a robust, moderate-bodied cat; about 12–16 years is a reasonable breed-level expectation.
59	Egyptian Mau Forum	12–16 years Egyptian Maus are athletic, generally robust cats; around 12–16 years is a useful expectation, with some living longer.
60	Highlander Forum	12–16 years Highlanders are sturdy, active cats of relatively recent development; about 12–16 years is a reasonable practical range while long-term breed data remain limited.
61	Kanaani Forum	12–16 years The Kanaani is an athletic, moderate-bodied breed with domestic and wild-looking selection rather than extreme conformation; about 12–16 years is a reasonable estimate.
62	Khao Manee Forum	12–16 years Khao Manees are generally moderate, athletic cats; about 12–16 years is a reasonable expectation, with congenital deafness affecting some white individuals but not inherently shortening every cat’s life.
63	Korn Ja Forum	Around 13–16 years.
64	Munchkin Forum	12–16 years Most Munchkins can be expected to live around 12–16 years; individuals without significant orthopedic or other chronic disease may live longer.
65	Nebelung Forum	Around 11–16+ years.
66	Norwegian Forest Forum	12–16 years Norwegian Forest Cats commonly live around 12–16 years; cardiac disease and the rare inherited GSD IV disorder are important health variables within the breed.
67	Ojos Azules Forum	12–16 years For the rare Ojos Azules, about 12–16 years is a cautious domestic-cat estimate; the tiny historical population makes unusually precise breed-level longevity claims inappropriate.
68	Peterbald Forum	12–16 years Peterbalds commonly fit a roughly 12–16-year expectation; dental, skin and temperature-management needs can affect long-term health in individual cats.
69	Pixie-bob Forum	13–16 years Pixie-bobs are sturdy, substantial domestic cats; about 13–16 years is a reasonable working range under good care.
70	Raas Forum	12–16 years The naturally developed Raas cat has a moderate, robust island-cat type; about 12–16 years is a reasonable estimate in the absence of a large formal longevity dataset.
71	Ragdoll Forum	12–16 years Ragdolls commonly live into their teens; about 12–16 years is a practical range, with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy risk making screening and cardiac health relevant.
72	Savannah Forum	12–16 years Savannahs are generally athletic and robust; about 12–16 years is a sensible expectation, with generation, body size and individual health influencing longevity.
73	Selkirk Rex Forum	12–16 years Selkirk Rex cats commonly fit a roughly 12–16-year range; responsible screening for health issues inherited through Persian and British-type ancestry can improve lifetime outlook.
74	Serengeti Forum	12–16 years Serengetis are athletic domestic cats developed mainly from Bengal and Oriental lines; about 12–16 years is a reasonable working range.
75	Serrade Petit Forum	12–16 years The rare Serrade Petit is best estimated at about 12–16 years, broadly consistent with a small, naturally proportioned domestic cat without a recognized life-shortening syndrome.
76	Sokoke Forum	12–16 years The Sokoke is a naturally developed, athletic breed; about 12–16 years is a reasonable practical range.
77	Suffolk Forum	12–16 years The Suffolk is a young breed derived from British-type and Burmese-family stock; roughly 12–16 years is a reasonable working expectation while long-term breed data accumulate.
78	Tonkinese Forum	12–16+ years A typical reported life span is about 12–16 years or longer.
79	Toyger Forum	12–16 years Toygers commonly fit a roughly 12–16-year expectation; cardiac screening is relevant because heart murmurs and HCM concern have been reported in the breed.
80	Transylvanian Forum	12–16 years The Transylvanian is a very new natural-breed population with moderate conformation; about 12–16 years is a cautious best-current estimate rather than a measured breed average.
81	American Bobtail Forum	11–15+ years A typical reported life span is about 11–15 years or longer with good care.
82	Australian Mist Forum	15+ years Australian Mists commonly live 15 years or longer.
83	Dwelf Forum	12–15 years About 12–15 years is a cautious estimate for the Dwelf; its mixed hairless, curled-ear and short-legged ancestry warrants more caution than for a conventional-bodied breed.
84	Foldex Forum	11–15 years Foldex combines Persian/Exotic and Scottish Fold ancestry; about 11–15 years is a reasonable working range, with fold-related skeletal disease and brachycephalic severity important modifiers.
85	Kinkalow Forum	12–15 years Kinkalows combine Munchkin and American Curl ancestry; about 12–15 years is a cautious working range given the breed’s small population and limited long-term data.
86	Lambkin Forum	12–15 years For the rare Lambkin, roughly 12–15 years is a cautious estimate based on its Selkirk Rex and short-legged ancestry rather than a large breed-specific longevity dataset.
87	Maine Coon Forum	12–15 years Maine Coons commonly live into their early-to-mid teens; about 12–15 years is a practical range, with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and body weight important individual modifiers.
88	Minskin Forum	12–15 years A Minskin can reasonably be expected to live about 12–15 years; the estimate is cautious because the breed is young and combines short-legged and sparsely coated ancestry.
89	Minuet Forum	12–15 years Minuets combine Persian-family and Munchkin ancestry; about 12–15 years is a reasonable working range, with conformation and inherited disease screening affecting individual outlook.
90	Oregon Rex (extinct) Forum	12–15 years For the extinct Oregon Rex, roughly 12–15 years is the best practical historical estimate; surviving documentation is too limited for a tighter breed-specific range.
91	Persian Forum	10–15 years Persians commonly live into their teens, but brachycephaly, renal disease and other line-specific problems can reduce longevity; about 10–15 years is a practical range.
92	Thai Lilac / Blue Point / Lilac Point Forum	15 plus years Breed guidance places typical lifespan at 15 years or more.
93	Ukrainian Levkoy Forum	12–15 years Ukrainian Levkoys combine hairless and fold-eared ancestry; about 12–15 years is a cautious working range, with skeletal and cardiac health deserving particular attention.
94	Cymric Forum	10–14 years Cymrics share the Manx genetic background; about 10–14 years is a reasonable expectation, with spinal or neurologic expression of the tailless gene an important individual modifier.
95	Exotic Shorthair Forum	10–14 years About 10–14 years is a more useful practical range for the Exotic Shorthair; brachycephalic conformation and Persian-family health risks can reduce longevity in more extreme individuals.
96	Himalayan Forum	10–14 years Himalayans commonly reach roughly 10–14 years; Persian-family kidney, respiratory and conformation-related risks can influence lifespan.
97	Manx Forum	10–14 years Manx cats often live well into their teens, but expression of the tailless gene can create serious spinal or bowel problems in affected cats; about 10–14 years is a cautious breed-level range.
98	Scottish Fold Forum	11–14+ years A typical reported life span is about 11–14 years or longer.
99	Scottish Straight Forum	11–14+ years A typical reported life expectancy is about 11–14 years or longer.
100	Sphynx Forum	9–14 years Sphynx commonly reach their teens, but hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and the demands associated with hairlessness can affect health; about 9–14 years is a cautious breed-level range.
101	Chartreux Forum	8–13+ years A typical reported life span is about 8–13 years or longer.
102	Havana Brown Forum	8–13+ years A typical reported life expectancy is about 8–13 years or longer.
103	Japanese Bobtail Forum	9–13+ years A typical reported life expectancy is about 9–13 years or longer.
104	Bombay Forum	12+ years Bombays commonly live 12 years or longer.
105	Chantilly-Tiffany Forum	7–12 years Historical references usually place the Chantilly-Tiffany around 7–12 years; because the breed is extinct or exceptionally scarce, modern longevity data are necessarily limited.
106	Cherubim Forum	Often 10+ years, with many living into the mid- or high teens.

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