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Most pet owners want their fur babies to have as much time on earth with them as possible. According to UC Davis Veterinary Medicine, indoor cats live on average of 10-15 years while outdoor cats live on average of 2-5 years (so think about that difference next time you let your cat hit those city streets). Putting the numerous hazards your cat can encounter aside and assuming they’re eating healthy and attending their regular checkups, certain breeds tend to offer more years of cuddles. The Encyclopedia Britannica only lists fifteen cat breeds but the world‘s largest genetic registry of pedigreed cats, The International Cat Association, recognizes seventy-one different kinds. The number in other registries or associations tends to fall somewhere in the middle, per Hills Pet. If you’re looking for a feline companion to grow old with: Here are the 10 Cat Breeds with the longest life span. If you’re lucky, you might be able to stare into your cat’s eyes into its 20’s.
© iStockimagesBurmese
The Burmese have some Siamese ancestry and tend to live 20-25 years with some lucky owners having them into their 30s; According to reports, the official record of the oldest living cat is a 35-year-old Burmese.
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The Balinese are friendly, intelligent, energetic, and chatty. These felines often live 18-22 years, according to PetMD.
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The outgoing and social siamese have an average lifespan of 15-20 years but can go much longer than that. A Siamese named Scooter once held the record as the world‘s oldest male cat, dying at the age of 30.
© iStockimagesRussian Blue
Russian Blues have a life expectancy of around 12-20 years but some have lived up to 25.
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The Savannah Cat can live up to 20 years depending on heritage and can cost up to $22k.
© GettyImagesRag Doll
The Rag Doll cat can be prone to heart problems but the lifespan can range anywhere from 12 to 23 years.
© GettyImagesBombay
The short-haired Bombay is a mix of the Burmese and black American Shorthair cat and their lifespan are anywhere from 12-18 years with many living to be in their 20s.
© iStockimagesAmerican Shorthair
The American Shorthair cat dates back to the 1900s and got its name in the 1960s. They are extremely healthy and have a lifespan of 15-20 years.
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European Shorthairs are typically healthy and robust thanks to their natural development. According to DailyPaws, their impressive lifespan is 15-20 years.
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The Persian cat is a long-haired breed of cat characterized by its round face and short muzzle. The fluffy felines lifespan is 10-17 years.
