It’s safe to say that we humans love our furry companions. Nothing completes a home quite like having a furry friend to come home to at the end of a busy day. But if you’re searching around for the best low-maintenance pets while renting, it’s no surprise that cats rank as one of the most popular choices for apartment living.
But new renters and even fellow cat parents might be wondering, what are the best cats for apartments? Which traits make them paw-fect for small space living? While cute and loveable, it’s easy to assume that any and every breed will flourish in an apartment and adapt to your lifestyle. However, if you’re a city dweller renting an apartment in New York and looking for a cat to keep you company, or you’re planning on downsizing from a house to a condo, you may find that not all cats are as suited to life in a smaller abode as others. So which one should you choose?
To answer these questions so that you can be both a conscientious cat parent and tenant, we teamed up with the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA), the world’s largest registry of pedigreed cats with 46 breeds recognized, to bring you 10 of the best cat breeds for apartments. If you’re interested in adding a feline roommate to your apartment, read on to determine which one might be suitable for you.
1) Maine Coon Cat
By far the biggest cat on this list, with some even reaching up to 35 pounds, the sweet and cuddly Maine Coon Cat is among the best cat breeds for apartment living. But don’t let their size scare you. While they’re dubbed as the “gentle giants” of the cat world, Maine Coons are well-known for their gentle and tolerant nature, making them ideal for lone apartment dwellers to even families with small children.
“Maine Coons love being with their people and are very laidback,” says Teresa Keiger, CFA Allbreed Judge, editor of “Cat Talk” magazine, and who has lived with and shown several cat breeds….