10 Longest Living Cat Breeds.

Pets are adorable and companions at our worst and good times. Who would want to get away from them who showers us with immense affection and care. Cats like Dogs are the most preferred pets, with whom we end creating life long bonds.

1.Charteux

These intelligent and loyal cat breeds are the ones with longest age span, living up to the age of 20 years.

2.Brazilian Shorthair

Originating from brazil, Brazilian Shorthair rank 2nd in the list of long living cat breeds. they live up to an age of 20 years. They rarely fall ill and have lesser known health problems as compared to other breeds.

3.Savannah

Ranked among large Cat breeds, Savannah are known for their cheerfulness, curious nature and friendliness. They are prone to moderate shedding pertaining to their short and silky coat. Proper grooming and diet will help manage it from filling the house with its fur. They have a life expectancy of 20 years.

 

4.Egyptian Mau

Also known by the name Pharaoh Cat, these cat breeds from Egypt. These adorable breeds are prone to shedding and are prone to few illness. Even then they are known to live as long as 20 years.

5.Snowshoe

This hairy, adorable cat breed from United states is prone is moderate shedding, which when taken care is easily manageable. They have a life expectancy of 19 years.

6.American Wirehair

American Shorthair are medium to large sized cat breeds from the United States. They are affectionate, curious and active. Due to their short hair coat they don’t fall ill often and have life expectancy up to 18 years.

7.Turkish Angora

Also known as Ankara, from Turkey, Turkish Angora have a life expectancy of 18 years. These gorgeous cat breeds are known for their intelligence and affectionate nature.

8.Ragdoll

These are amongst the largest cat breeds.  Ragdoll has silky and long coat, these gorgeous cat breeds have a life expectancy of 17 years

9.American Shorthair

This adorable and shiny coated cat breed is known for its intelligence and calm nature. They are lesser prone to illness and have a healthy lifestyle. They are known to live up to an age of 17 years.

10.Bombay

 

Out of the 22 known black cat breeds, Bombay breed are the only ones known for their jet black coat. These affectionate and adorable cats are known to live up to an age of 16 years.