{"id":362,"date":"2020-04-24T13:35:17","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T13:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/134.122.6.230\/?p=362"},"modified":"2023-07-28T18:53:54","modified_gmt":"2023-07-28T18:53:54","slug":"as-10-racas-de-gatos-grandes-mais-comuns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/en\/as-10-racas-de-gatos-grandes-mais-comuns\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Most Common Big Cat Breeds"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n

Cats are fascinating creatures. Each of them has something special that catches your eye. They have breeds that are furry and fluffy. Others with shorter fur, or none at all. Some like to have their own space and others that love to follow their humans. Below we have listed those that are notable for their size.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

Were you curious? Turn the page and check it out!<\/p>\n<\/div>

\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>
\n\n<\/div>
\n

10 \u2013 American Bobtail<\/h2>\n<\/div>
\n

The American Bobtail has a short tail that naturally occurs in this breed. It is an athletic and robust cat, with a lot of available energy, its adult male can weigh around 7 kg. Despite having a wild appearance, the same cannot be said of their temperament, as they are loving and friendly. Above all, they are excellent companions and easily adapt to the environment in which they are inserted.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>
\n\n<\/div>
\n

9 \u2013 Selkirk Rex <\/h2>\n<\/div>
\n

From afar he may look like a teddy bear, however, he is a real cat with curly fur. Their curls are the result of natural mutation between species. They are even part of the dominant gene, but not all puppies are born with that coat. This breed can weigh more than 7 kg. <\/p>\n<\/div>

\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>
\n\n<\/div>
\n

8 \u2013 Siberian cat<\/h2>\n<\/div>
\n

The Siberian is the national cat of Russia. It is not uncommon for this breed to exceed 9 kg. Due to its size, it can take up to 5 years for a Siberian to reach full maturity. Its structure has a slight arch in the back, due to the difference in the size of its hind legs, which are slightly longer than the front ones, thus contributing to its incredible agility and athleticism. <\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

A unique feature of this breed is that it produces less Fel d 1 than most cats. Therefore, for allergy sufferers, it is possible to live with a Siberian. <\/p>\n<\/div>

\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>
\n\n<\/div>
\n

7 \u2013 British Shorthair<\/h2>\n<\/div>
\n

The UK's favorite cat breed. They are calm and very balanced, that is, perfectly British. They have a robust body, their weight varies between 5 to 8 kg. Because they are strong, they are considered the \u201cBulldog\u201d of cats. Although they can have the most varied colors in their fur, the most popular is the blue cat (gray).<\/p>\n<\/div>

\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>
\n\n<\/div>
\n

6 \u2013 Turkish van<\/h2>\n<\/div>
\n

The Turkish Van is a highly intelligent, athletic and active white cat. It is not a breed that likes to be held and cuddled very much, in conclusion, they are independent and love their own space.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

It is a breed that originated in Turkey, in the regions of Lake Van, which is why it receives its name. In fact, it is part of the few natural breeds in the world, being selected only by nature. A striking feature of these cats refers to their coat, which despite having a white base, has red markings on the tail and head.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

Surprisingly, the Turkish Van is a breed of cat that has no problems with water, so much so that they love to swim. Their body structure allows them to do this very naturally, even though their weight can reach up to 8 kg.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>
\n\n<\/div>
\n

5 \u2013 Norwegian Forest<\/h2>\n<\/div>
\n

Of natural origin and originally from Norway, as its name implies, this breed has a long and thick coat, while guaranteeing protection against low temperatures. <\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

Despite their cute appearance, these cats were the companion of choice for Vikings in the Middle Ages. They are athletic cats, with a strong, slender build and a long, thin tail. They have a head similar in shape to an equilateral triangle, with high and pointed ears, from which tufts of hair come out from the inside. Adult males can weigh from 8 to 12 kg.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>
\n\n<\/div>
\n

4 \u2013 Chausie<\/h2>\n<\/div>
\n

The Chausie is a hybrid breed, resulting from the crossing between the Absinian cat and wild cats from Central Asia, and looks very similar to the felines of ancient Egypt, since it has wide ears and an elongated muzzle. The average weight for an adult male is between 4.5 to 7 kg. <\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

Its fur has a varied color, however, it is the only domestic breed that has a black gray color pattern, as a result of its wild ancestors. It is an agile cat, and due to its body structure, it is capable of jumping up to 6 meters high. In addition, they are very active and sociable, so they need owners who are attentive.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

A peculiarity of these cats is their diet, as the Chausie requires a special diet, which basically consists of meat. Although not a widespread condition, many cats of this breed are unable to digest plant-based foods, as this can result in chronic malnutrition. Therefore, it is necessary to be careful when buying your food, as it must be gluten-free. <\/p>\n<\/div>

\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>
\n\n<\/div>
\n

3 \u2013 Ragamuffin<\/h2>\n<\/div>
\n

Ragamuffins are descended from another popular domestic cat, which also makes this list, the Ragdoll. Its weight can reach between 8 and 9 kg. In addition, the breed needs around 4 to 5 years of age to mature completely, that is, they continue as puppies for a good period of time, thus raising the level of cuteness.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

Its fur is silky and of medium size, and can have different colors and patterns. However, all puppies are born with white fur and develop their color as they grow. They also have a long, conical, furry tail and large, walnut-shaped eyes that give them a sweet, sweet appearance. <\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

Not only does it love human company, but it will do anything for a hug, including throwing itself into its owner's arms to receive it. In summary, the Ragamuffin is a sweet breed, with a calm temperament and very affectionate.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>
\n\n<\/div>
\n

2 \u2013 Ragdoll<\/h2>\n<\/div>
\n

The Ragdoll gets its name (English translation: rag doll) because of its tendency to go limp while being held. It is a cat with a large and athletic structure, so some males manage to reach the 15 kg mark. In addition, it can be three times the size of other cats.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

The Ragdoll breed emerged from the crossing of a white Angora with other long-haired breeds that had characteristics of the Siamese. In this way, we have a cat with intense blue eyes and soft, silky fur. It also has punctual coloring, such that its face, ears, legs and tail are darker than the rest of its body. <\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

Despite its more robust structure, it is a very docile and loving breed, they are considered as the \u201cdog of cats\u201d, since they love to follow their owners and be close to people as much as possible. Thinking of getting a cat for the first time? The Ragdoll is a very good breed to have as a first cat! <\/p>\n<\/div>

\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>
\n\n<\/div>
\n

1 \u2013 Maine Coon<\/h2>\n<\/div>
\n

For Harry Potter fans this breed is already familiar. Who doesn't remember the famous Hogwarts caretaker's kitten, Argus Filch? Mrs. Norris is a Maine Coon.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

This cat breed is very popular in the United States, although there are several theories about its origin, it is believed that its development occurred in the Maine region. A large cat, with an elongated body, weighing up to 11 kg. However, the average adult male is approximately 7.5 kg. Despite all the characteristics of large dimensions of this breed, what is most impressive is the size of its mustache, the largest ever recorded, reaching a total of 16.5 cm.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

Want to make sure the cat is Maine Coon? Just check their foreheads, as many of them have an M-shaped mark.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>
\n

We can consider these cats as cuties on a large scale. There's an arm to be able to hold these adorable and nothing small felines!<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Marvel at the 10 most popular big cat breeds. Discover their imposing beauty and charming personalities.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":363,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[23,29,42],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nAs 10 ra\u00e7as de gatos grandes mais comuns - Senhor Gato<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Conhe\u00e7a as 10 ra\u00e7as de gatos grandes mais populares e encante-se com a majestade e beleza desses felinos incr\u00edveis. Descubra agora!\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/en\/as-10-racas-de-gatos-grandes-mais-comuns\/\" \/>\n<link rel=\"next\" href=\"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/as-10-racas-de-gatos-grandes-mais-comuns\/2\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"As 10 ra\u00e7as de gatos grandes mais comuns\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Conhe\u00e7a as 10 ra\u00e7as de gatos grandes mais populares e encante-se com a majestade e beleza desses felinos incr\u00edveis. Descubra agora!\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/en\/as-10-racas-de-gatos-grandes-mais-comuns\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Senhor Gato\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2020-04-24T13:35:17+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-07-28T18:53:54+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/b7093c31-4dd5-49a3-8604-4c567acb862f\/\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"600\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Senhor Gato\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"10 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/\",\"name\":\"Senhor Gato\",\"description\":\"Tudo sobre gatos e cachorros\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/as-10-racas-de-gatos-grandes-mais-comuns\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/b7093c31-4dd5-49a3-8604-4c567acb862f\/\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/b7093c31-4dd5-49a3-8604-4c567acb862f\/\",\"width\":1000,\"height\":600},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/as-10-racas-de-gatos-grandes-mais-comuns\/#webpage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/as-10-racas-de-gatos-grandes-mais-comuns\/\",\"name\":\"As 10 ra\u00e7as de gatos grandes mais comuns - Senhor Gato\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/as-10-racas-de-gatos-grandes-mais-comuns\/#primaryimage\"},\"datePublished\":\"2020-04-24T13:35:17+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-07-28T18:53:54+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/#\/schema\/person\/2226da805c0f7b716fb316a289c69a16\"},\"description\":\"Conhe\u00e7a as 10 ra\u00e7as de gatos grandes mais populares e encante-se com a majestade e beleza desses felinos incr\u00edveis. Descubra agora!\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/as-10-racas-de-gatos-grandes-mais-comuns\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/as-10-racas-de-gatos-grandes-mais-comuns\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/as-10-racas-de-gatos-grandes-mais-comuns\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\"}]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/#\/schema\/person\/2226da805c0f7b716fb316a289c69a16\",\"name\":\"Senhor Gato\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1db75ef594d25fce4091ee7f03129cc7?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1db75ef594d25fce4091ee7f03129cc7?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Senhor Gato\"},\"url\":\"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/en\/author\/lcgianni\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"As 10 ra\u00e7as de gatos grandes mais comuns - Senhor Gato","description":"Conhe\u00e7a as 10 ra\u00e7as de gatos grandes mais populares e encante-se com a majestade e beleza desses felinos incr\u00edveis. Descubra agora!","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/en\/as-10-racas-de-gatos-grandes-mais-comuns\/","next":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/as-10-racas-de-gatos-grandes-mais-comuns\/2\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"As 10 ra\u00e7as de gatos grandes mais comuns","og_description":"Conhe\u00e7a as 10 ra\u00e7as de gatos grandes mais populares e encante-se com a majestade e beleza desses felinos incr\u00edveis. Descubra agora!","og_url":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/en\/as-10-racas-de-gatos-grandes-mais-comuns\/","og_site_name":"Senhor Gato","article_published_time":"2020-04-24T13:35:17+00:00","article_modified_time":"2023-07-28T18:53:54+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1000,"height":600,"url":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/b7093c31-4dd5-49a3-8604-4c567acb862f\/","type":"image\/png"}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Senhor Gato","Est. reading time":"10 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/","name":"Senhor Gato","description":"Tudo sobre gatos e cachorros","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/as-10-racas-de-gatos-grandes-mais-comuns\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/b7093c31-4dd5-49a3-8604-4c567acb862f\/","contentUrl":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/b7093c31-4dd5-49a3-8604-4c567acb862f\/","width":1000,"height":600},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/as-10-racas-de-gatos-grandes-mais-comuns\/#webpage","url":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/as-10-racas-de-gatos-grandes-mais-comuns\/","name":"As 10 ra\u00e7as de gatos grandes mais comuns - Senhor Gato","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/as-10-racas-de-gatos-grandes-mais-comuns\/#primaryimage"},"datePublished":"2020-04-24T13:35:17+00:00","dateModified":"2023-07-28T18:53:54+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/#\/schema\/person\/2226da805c0f7b716fb316a289c69a16"},"description":"Conhe\u00e7a as 10 ra\u00e7as de gatos grandes mais populares e encante-se com a majestade e beleza desses felinos incr\u00edveis. Descubra agora!","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/as-10-racas-de-gatos-grandes-mais-comuns\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/as-10-racas-de-gatos-grandes-mais-comuns\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/as-10-racas-de-gatos-grandes-mais-comuns\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home"}]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/#\/schema\/person\/2226da805c0f7b716fb316a289c69a16","name":"Senhor Gato","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1db75ef594d25fce4091ee7f03129cc7?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1db75ef594d25fce4091ee7f03129cc7?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Senhor Gato"},"url":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/en\/author\/lcgianni\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/362"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=362"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/362\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/363"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=362"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=362"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/senhorgato.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=362"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}