Calmest Cat Breeds That Are Anything but Wild

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The social Siberian is a personal favorite of Louviere—she's been the proud pet parent to two! They're lovable, eager to cuddle, and will happily.

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Siberian

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Speaking of stealing your heart—spend some time with this blue-eyed cutie and you've made a friend for life.

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Ragdoll

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Persian

A calm cat will usually be a friendly cat who likes to be pet and purrs immediately when given pets under the chin," Butzer says. And more often than not, Persian cats fill the bill.

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Himalayan

Himalayans are a perfect combo of the sweet-natured Persian and spunky Siamese. Their best days are spent in their favorite human's lap but also enjoy time spent chasing their favorite wand toy.

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Scottish Fold

Known for their folded ears and cubby faces that give them an owl-like look, the charming Scottish fold can melt the heart of just about anyone.

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Louviere says this breed is specially bred for their silky-smooth looks and gentle nature. (But remember, genetics are only part of the calm kitty equation).

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British Shorthair

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Another part Persian pal, the Burmilla is an adorable cross between chinchilla Persians and Burmese cats.

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Yes, they're as cute as their name implies. RagaMuffins grow to be fairly large, with male cats reaching up to 20 pounds—which means an impressive amount of fuzzy fur to snuggle up with.

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RagaMuffin

Beautiful Black-and-White Cat Breeds

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