From apartment lap warmers to towering gentle giants, feline companionship reigns supreme in millions of American homes. Based on nationwide registry records from the Cat Fanciers' Association, these ten pedigreed breeds capture the hearts, homes, and sofas of cat lovers across the United States.
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America's Top 10 Most Popular Cat Breeds
11. How We Ranked ItThe official pedigreed registry tracking nationwide feline registrations and adoptions.
10. Russian BlueThe shimmering silvery feline famous for vivid emerald eyes and gentle loyalty.
9. American ShorthairThe historic working mouser that arrived in America aboard the Mayflower.
8. SiberianThe powerful ancient Russian forest cat with a hypoallergenic triple coat.
7. British ShorthairThe dignified, round-faced cat that inspired Lewis Carroll's Cheshire Cat.
6. AbyssinianThe athletic, ticked-coat companion with ancient Egyptian silhouette and playful curiosity.
5. Devon RexThe impish feline with giant ears and velvety poodle-like curly waves.
4. Exotic ShorthairThe plush, easy-care shorthaired companion known as the lazy man's Persian.
3. PersianThe glamorous longhaired aristocrat admired for luxurious coats and placid sweetness.
2. RagdollThe placid, blue-eyed gentle giant that famously goes limp in loving arms.
1. Maine CoonThe majestic American native crowned the world's most beloved gentle giant.
