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Fluffy Giants: 10 biggest and softest cat breeds

Explore the world’s biggest domestic cat breeds, from the fluffy Maine Coon to the striking Savannah. These magnificent cats are admired for their size, grace, charm, and loving nature.

Sheetal Kumari | October 25, 2025 / 14:10 IST
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The Maine Coon is the largest domestic cat breed, known for its thick fur, bushy tail and gentle personality. (Image; Canva)
The Maine Coon is the largest domestic cat breed, known for its thick fur, bushy tail and gentle personality. (Image; Canva)
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Maine Coon: The Maine Coon is the largest of domestic cat breeds and boasts a thick coat, bushy tail and a gentle disposition. (Image: Canva)
Maine Coon: The Maine Coon is the largest of domestic cat breeds and boasts a thick coat, bushy tail and a gentle disposition. (Image: Canva)
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Savannah Cat: Domestic cat-serval hybrid, Savannah cats are tall, athletic and a look-at-me kind of cat with spotted coats. (Image: Canva)
Savannah Cat:  Domestic cat-serval hybrid, Savannah cats are tall, athletic and a look-at-me kind of cat with spotted coats. (Image: Canva)
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Ragdoll: Large, fluffy Ragdolls have blue eyes and are calm and affectionate—ideal lap pets. (Image: Canva)
Ragdoll: Large, fluffy Ragdolls have blue eyes and are calm and affectionate—ideal lap pets. (Image: Canva)
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Norwegian Forest Cat: This powerful breed has a double coat of dense fur and is designed to handle cold Scandinavian winters. (Image: Canva)
Norwegian Forest Cat: This powerful breed has a double coat of dense fur and is designed to handle cold Scandinavian winters. (Image: Canva)
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Siberian Cat: Siberians, native to Russia, are strong, semi-longhaired cats that are agile and have a friendly personality. (Image: Canva)
Siberian Cat: Siberians, native to Russia, are strong, semi-longhaired cats that are agile and have a friendly personality. (Image: Canva)
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Chausie: Developed from jungle cats, Chausies are lean, long-legged and very active, with a wild-cat look. (Image: Canva)
Chausie: Developed from jungle cats, Chausies are lean, long-legged and very active, with a wildcat look. (Image: Canva)
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British Shorthair: Not necessarily the tallest, British Shorthairs are sturdily built and round-faced, with a plush coat and robust build. (Image: Canva)
British Shorthair: Not necessarily the tallest, British Shorthairs are sturdily built and round-faced, with a plush coat and robust build. (Image: Canva)
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Turkish Van: Strong swimmers with muscular bodies and semi-longhair coats, these water cats love to swim. (Image: Canva)
Turkish Van: Strong swimmers with muscular bodies and semi-longhair coats, these water cats love to swim. (Image: Canva)
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Ragamuffin: Genetically similar to Ragdolls, Ragamuffins are big, fluffy cats with silky fur and a gentle disposition. (Image: Canva)
Ragamuffin: Genetically similar to Ragdolls, Ragamuffins are big, fluffy cats with silky fur and a gentle disposition. (Image: Canva)
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Bengal Cat: Athletic leapers with leopard-print spots and stripes, Bengals are playful, curious cats. (Image: Canva)
Bengal Cat: Athletic leapers with leopard-print spots and stripes, Bengals are playful, curious cats. (Image: Canva)

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