As of: March 10, 2024, 4:00 p.m
By: Laura Knops
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Most cat breeds are small to medium sized.
However, a few exceptions are significantly larger - their origin often goes back to a wild cat.
1 / 10The Savannah descends from both the Siamese cat and the wild serval cat.
It is not a domesticated house cat and is therefore only suitable for expert cat owners.
Their nature is - similar to that of their ancestors - wilder and impetuous.
She has a high level of movement and needs enough space to express herself.
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2 / 10The Norwegian Forest Cat is characterized by its semi-long fur.
She has a strong stature and can weigh up to ten kilograms at a height of around 40 centimeters.
Because Norwegian Forest Cats need a lot of space and activity, they are best kept near a natural open space.
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3 / 10The Maine Coon comes from the USA.
With an average weight of eight kilograms, their stature often resembles a small dog.
Despite its size, the Maine Coon has a well-developed desire to move.
Anyone who has a garden offers the playful Maine Coons the exercise they need.
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4 / 10The Sacred Birman is not quite as big as the Ragdoll, but is very similar in appearance to its larger relative.
Their build and fluffy fur make them appear larger than most domestic cats.
Since she is known for her demanding nature, only owners with a lot of time should choose the Sacred Birman.
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5 / 10The Persian cat is easy to recognize because of its long fur.
With a shoulder measurement of 25 to 35 centimeters and a weight of eight to ten kilograms, Persian cats are medium to large cats.
Because of their friendly nature, Persian cats are very popular in this country.
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6 / 10Weighing up to ten kilograms and measuring up to 40 centimeters, the impressive RagaMuffin cat is also one of the largest cats.
In fact, the RagaMuffin is extremely similar to the Ragdoll - they both belong to the same family.
However, in the USA they are recognized as two separate breeds.
RagaMuffins are very friendly and playful in nature.
They are therefore ideal as a family member.
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7 / 10While some Ragdolls only weigh around 4.5 kilograms, others can weigh up to ten kilograms.
Male cats can also grow up to 40 centimeters tall.
Female Ragdolls, on the other hand, tend to stay smaller.
Despite their size, the cats are very cuddly and people-oriented.
They particularly feel at home in families where they are given a lot of attention and time to cuddle.
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8 / 10Chausie cats combine the characteristics of domestic and wild cats.
This is due to their ancestry.
The Chausie's genes are half the same as those of jungle cats.
This is also noticeable in their size.
Depending on which genes dominate, they are more like a wild cat than a domestic cat.
Particularly large males can weigh up to eleven kilograms.
The wild ancestry is also noticeable in their behavior.
They love to climb and feel most comfortable when they can play with other dogs.
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9 / 10British Shorthair cats have gentle dispositions and love to cuddle.
With their friendly character and beautiful fur, they are well suited as family cats.
The British Shorthair cat comes from Great Britain, but is also very popular here.
Adult tomcats can reach a size of up to 50 centimeters.
While female representatives of the breed only reach a weight of 3.5 to six kilograms, males can weigh up to eight kilograms.
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10 / 10The Siberian Cat or Siberian Cat originally comes from Russia's Siberian forests.
They are one of the largest cat breeds in the world and can reach a height of up to 30 to 35 centimeters at the shoulder.
While female cats are slightly lighter, adult male cats weigh between six and eight kilograms.
Despite their size, Siberian cats have a friendly and gentle nature.
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There are also differences in size among cats.
Some breeds can even grow up to a meter or larger.
If you want to keep such a cat, you should take a few important precautions.
Because a larger cat requires more space and also means more care.
They also need enough space to explore and play.
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