{"id":9267,"date":"2021-12-28T19:00:11","date_gmt":"2021-12-28T19:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/?p=9267"},"modified":"2025-03-28T03:26:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T03:26:36","slug":"large-cat-breeds-5-cat-breeds-you-wish-you-owned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/large-cat-breeds-5-cat-breeds-you-wish-you-owned\/","title":{"rendered":"Large Cat Breeds &#8211; 5 Cat Breeds You Wish You Owned"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"large-cat-breeds-5-chonky-cat-breeds-you-wanna-be-furr-iends-with\"><strong>Large Cat Breeds: 5 Chonky Cat Breeds You Wanna Be Furr-iends With<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ohai! We are on the hunt for the cutest, most adorable, big cat breeds! There are long-haired cat breeds and hypoallergenic cat breeds that are as beautiful, but there&#8217;s something about large cat breeds that make them so purr-ecious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check out these 5 massive cattos that made it to our list.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-norwegian-forest-cat\"><strong>1. Norwegian Forest Cat<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"2002\"  height=\"1317\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"big cat breeds\"  class=\"wp-image-9269 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"big cat breeds\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2002px) 100vw, 2002px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Norwegian-Forest-Cat.jpg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Norwegian-Forest-Cat.jpg 2002w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Norwegian-Forest-Cat-720x474.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Norwegian-Forest-Cat-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Norwegian-Forest-Cat-1024x674.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Norwegian-Forest-Cat-640x421.jpg 640w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Believed to be a direct descendant of the Skogkatt of Norsk mythology, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.magzter.com\/article\/Animals-and-Pets\/Animaltalk-Magazine\/The-Norwegian-Forest-Cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Norwegian Forest Cat<\/a>, is a great apartment dweller despite its massive size. However, because of its natural hunting instincts, it might be a great idea to take Mr. Catticus Finch out for a walk once a week.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-bengal-cat\"><strong>2. Bengal Cat<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"887\"  height=\"605\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"large cat breeds\"  class=\"wp-image-9270 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"large cat breeds\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Bengal-Cat.jpg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Bengal-Cat.jpg 887w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Bengal-Cat-720x491.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Bengal-Cat-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Bengal-Cat-640x437.jpg 640w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/the-cat-paradise.com\/blogs\/cat-blog\/the-bengal-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bengal cat<\/a>&nbsp;is living proof that not all fussy felines are aquaphobic. This hulking piece of pure love will gladly jump into the bath with you for some serious pam-purr-ing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-ragamuffin-cat\"><strong>3.&nbsp;Ragamuffin Cat<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1212\"  height=\"1212\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"large cat breeds\"  class=\"wp-image-9271 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"large cat breeds\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1212px) 100vw, 1212px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Ragamuffin.jpg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Ragamuffin.jpg 1212w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Ragamuffin-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Ragamuffin-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Ragamuffin-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Ragamuffin-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Ragamuffin-640x640.jpg 640w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Stories claim that the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/empress.811\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ragamuffin cat<\/a> breed came from one purr-ty Ragdoll named Josephine who fell in love with a Turkish Angora and gave birth to a new breed of furballs. Measuring 25cm at the withers, Ragamuffin cats are delicious attention-seekers who will furr-ever be begging for your snuggles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-ragdoll\"><strong>4. Ragdoll<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1209\"  height=\"1209\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"large cat breeds\"  class=\"wp-image-9272 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"large cat breeds\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1209px) 100vw, 1209px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Ragdoll.jpg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Ragdoll.jpg 1209w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Ragdoll-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Ragdoll-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Ragdoll-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Ragdoll-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Ragdoll-640x640.jpg 640w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ol&#8217; Blue Eyes of the Feline World, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bellamy_2017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ragdoll<\/a>&nbsp;measures more than 35cm and can weigh more than 9kg. These slow-maturing cattos stay kittens for 4 years, so you&#8217;ll purr-abably have loads of love from this fluff before they start manifesting teenage tantrums.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-maine-coon\"><strong>5.&nbsp;Maine Coon<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1242\"  height=\"1428\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"large cat breeds\"  class=\"wp-image-9273 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"large cat breeds\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1242px) 100vw, 1242px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Maine-Coon.jpg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Maine-Coon.jpg 1242w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Maine-Coon-720x828.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Maine-Coon-768x883.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Maine-Coon-891x1024.jpg 891w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Maine-Coon-640x736.jpg 640w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here comes Purr Bunyan. The mammoth&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/omar_mainecoon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Maine Coon<\/a>, usually&nbsp;exceeding one meter in length and weighing up to 10 kg, have luscious coats that are water-resistant. Strangely similar to a pupper, this large cat breed can be fiercely loyal to their paw-rents and are always furry, furry playful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get your massive munchkins feline fine with these breed-specific <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/cat-tags.html#template_id=5428&amp;category_id=39\">premium cat tags.<\/a>&nbsp;They last fur-ever and come in colorful and heaps of playful designs. Pair it up with this pawsh <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/collector-clasp.html\">collector&#8217;s clasp<\/a> that&#8217;s made to order for you in Australia and shipped fast.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"720\"  height=\"120\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Dog Tags\"  class=\"wp-image-8403 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Bright Star Buddies\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/1108x185-blog-banner-720x120.gif\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/1108x185-blog-banner-720x120.gif 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/1108x185-blog-banner-768x128.gif 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/1108x185-blog-banner-1024x171.gif 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/1108x185-blog-banner-640x107.gif 640w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Large Cat Breeds: 5 Chonky Cat Breeds You Wanna Be Furr-iends With Ohai! 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