Top 5 Tallest Cat Breeds
The Savannah
The Savannah is the breed which is illustrated by the domestic cat record the highest with an American individual registered at 43.43 cm at the withers. Besides this exceptional size, some Savannahs weigh more than 13 kg. The male is larger than the female.
This breed results from the crossing of a Serval, a common wild felid in South Africa which belongs to the cheetah family, with a Bengal cat. The tallest individuals are those with a purebred Serval parent or grandparent. For the generations that follow, already crossed, the size approaches the usual 30-35 cm at the withers. Under these conditions, few people being able to mate a Serval with a domestic cat, the first generation hybrids are rare and expensive, the cost being able to amount to 7 000 € the animal.
Her slender silhouette and her spotted dress really give her a wild look. But he is gentle, sociable and friendly. He has a marked penchant for hunting and loves water, being easily tempted to join you in the shower or in the bath.
The Maine Coon
The Maine Coon is a long cat. Maine Coons can exceed one meter in length (from the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail), the record recorded in 2006 by one of them being 1.21m precisely.
Their musculature is quite impressive, their chest wide. The female is slightly smaller in size than the male.
Fortunately for its owners, its character is sweet. Little inclined towards action, he prefers caresses and playing with children. He also tolerates the presence of other cats and other animals very well. He moderately loses his semi-long hair.
These cats are known to develop diseases such as feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, polycystic kidney disease, hip dysplasia, and spinal muscular atrophy more than other breeds.
The Norwegian
The Norwegian resembles the Maine Coon but is often a little thinner than the latter. He can reach the 40 cm at the withers from the age of 2 or 3 years.
These cats from the Norwegian forests are a “natural” breed, not resulting from crosses made by humans. They therefore do not need special care. Not very prone to disease, they seem to be affected by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This breed of cat resists harsh winters thanks to its semi-long waterproof coat. Most of these cats maintain it naturally but it is possible to help it by combing and brushing it once a week.
These cats are considered “gentle giants”. Peaceful, they are also very sociable, agreeing to share their territory with other cats and other animals.
The Ragdoll
The Ragdoll can measure up to 1 meter in length (from the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail) and 40cm tall.
Of a massive build, in addition to its dimensions, it is characterized by a very soft coat which gives it an air of plush and which has the quality of not getting tangled. He has large, round, bright blue eyes.
Generally robust, it can however be affected by bladder stones and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
The Highlander
The full name of the breed called Highlander is Highlander Lynx. This designation does not mean that this breed results from crossing with a lynx but relates more to its exceptional appearance which evokes that of the lynx: beautiful build, long hind legs and large plantar pads, large curved pointed ears, short tail (between 5 and 15 cm), marbled coat, broad forehead and large flattened oval eyes. Its size can reach 40 cm at the withers. It is an intelligent animal and attached to its master.
The choice of an animal always requires a real reflection upstream to ensure the compatibility of the animal with your daily life and with the environment that you are able to offer it. The aesthetic qualities of an animal of course count in the choice, but the characteristics of each breed must be carefully weighed before the purchase. They vary enormously from one breed to another, character being probably one of the characteristics to be studied with the most care.
