As a cat owner (or servant to cats), you do your best to take care of your furry feline sidekick… and we all hope that our cats have strong longevity genes. But how long do cats live on average? Most research has shown that on average, healthy, indoor/non-feral cats, live an average of eleven to sixteen years. And many live much longer. The American Shorthair – or your typical common house cat is among the longest living “breeds,” which makes your typical shelter cat a great choice when considering adding a new furry family member to your home. You’ll get a great cat and help reduce pet homelessness.
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HIMALAYAN CAT
Himalayan Cats live over 15 years on average
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EUROPEAN SHORTHAIR (CELTIC) CAT
European Shorthair (Celtic) Cats live 15-22 years on average
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RUSSIAN BLUE CAT
Russian Blue Cats live 15-20 years on average
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AMERICAN SHORTHAIR CAT
American Shorthair Cats live 15-20 years on average
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SIAMESE CAT
Siamese Cats live 15-20 years on average
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AMERICAN CURL CAT
American Curl Cats live over 15 years on average
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BURMESE CAT
Burmese cats live 16-18 years on average
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BOMBAY CAT
Bombay cats live over 15-20 years on average
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PERSIAN CAT
Persian cats live over 15 years on average
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BALINESE CAT
Balinese cats live 18-22 years on average
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JAPANESE BOBTAIL CAT
Japanese Bobtail's live 15-18 years on average
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NEBELUNG CAT
Nebelung cats live on average 15-18 years
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