The easiest to maintain cats
Short coat, independent grooming: companions without brushing constraints.
All catsThe cat is already a self-grooming champion, but some breeds take simplicity further: dense short coat, no tangles, a weekly brush is enough. Perfect for a first cat or a busy schedule.
Our selection
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American curl
race de chat
American Shorthair
Race féline medium, équilibre entre indépendance et affection.
Anatoli
race de chats originaire de Turquie
Australian mist
Race de chat
Balinais
Race féline medium, équilibre entre indépendance et affection.
Bobtail du Mékong
race de chat
Bombay
Race féline medium, équilibre entre indépendance et affection.
Brazilian shorthair
Race de chat brésilienne
Burmese
Race féline medium, équilibre entre indépendance et affection.
Colorpoint shorthair
espèce de chat
Cornish Rex
Race féline small, équilibre entre indépendance et affection.
Devon Rex
Race féline small, équilibre entre indépendance et affection.
Compare at a glance
The breeds in this selection, side by side.
| # | Breed | Size | Weight | Energy | Life expectancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American curl | Very small | 2.55–3.45 kg | Modérée | 12–18 ans |
| 2 | American Shorthair | Medium | 4–7 kg | Modérée | 12–18 ans |
| 3 | Anatoli | Medium | 5–30 kg | Modérée | 12–18 ans |
| 4 | Australian mist | Medium | 5–30 kg | Modérée | 12–18 ans |
| 5 | Balinais | Medium | 3–5 kg | Modérée | 12–18 ans |
| 6 | Bobtail du Mékong | Small | 3.6–4.5 kg | Modérée | 12–18 ans |
| 7 | Bombay | Medium | 3–5 kg | Modérée | 12–18 ans |
| 8 | Brazilian shorthair | Medium | 5–30 kg | Modérée | 12–18 ans |
| 9 | Burmese | Medium | 3–6 kg | Modérée | 12–18 ans |
| 10 | Colorpoint shorthair | Medium | 5–30 kg | Modérée | 12–18 ans |
| 11 | Cornish Rex | Small | 2.5–4.5 kg | Modérée | 12–18 ans |
| 12 | Devon Rex | Small | 2.5–4.5 kg | Modérée | 12–18 ans |
Methodology
Breeds whose grooming level recorded in our database is low.
Frequently asked questions
Quelle race arrive en tête du classement ?
American curl ouvre notre sélection : race de chat. Consultez sa fiche complète pour le caractère, la santé et l'alimentation adaptée.
Quelle race de cette sélection vit le plus longtemps ?
American curl, avec une espérance de vie de 12–18 ans. L'alimentation et le suivi vétérinaire pèsent fortement sur la longévité réelle.
Comment ce classement est-il établi ?
Breeds whose grooming level recorded in our database is low.
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