Cats come in various shapes, sizes, and coat lengths. While short-haired and long-haired breeds are more popular, medium-haired cats are also beloved by many pet owners.
12 Medium Hair Cat Breeds
They require less grooming than long-haired cats but more than short-haired cats. Here are 12 medium hair cat breeds that you might want to consider if you're looking for a feline companion:
1. British Shorthair
British Shorthair - this breed has a thick, plush coat that doesn't mat easily, making it low maintenance.
2. Havana Brown
Havana Brown cats are friendly, affectionate, and playful cats of a medium size.
3. American Bobtail
American Bobtail - this breed has a shaggy, medium-length coat that comes in various colors and patterns.
4. Chartreux
Chartreux - they have a woolly and dense blue-grey coat that needs minimal grooming.
5. Turkish Van
Turkish Van - their silky and soft fur is medium-length, and they are known for their love of water.
6. Ocicat
Ocicats crave companionship and while their appearance may look wild, they have extremely playful and loving temperaments.
7. Abyssinian
Abyssinians are highly intelligent and intensely inquisitive. They love to investigate and will leave no nook or cranny unexplored.
8. Manx
The Manx cat is a breed of domestic cat (Felis catus) originating on the Isle of Man, with a naturally occurring mutation that shortens the tail.
9. American Wirehair
The American Wirehair has a relaxed, loving, sweet personality, making her an ideal companion for families with children and other pets.
10. Birman
The Birman is another 'colour point' cat, with a pale cream to white coat over the body, and coloured points, i.e., the face, ears, legs and tail.
11. Maine Coon
Maine Coon - known for their bushy tails and long, soft fur, they require regular brushing to prevent matting.
12. Egyptian Mau
The Egyptian Mau is fiercely devoted to her humans and vocally shows signs of happiness and affection by meowing in a pleasant voice.