🔍 Breed Finder
Tell us what fits your life, size, height, personality, and we'll show the breeds that match. Research before you adopt: when you know what suits your home, you and your new best friend are far more likely to stay together. Every dog is an individual, so treat breed traits as a starting point, the shelter staff know each animal best.
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⚖️ Size
💛 Personality (pick any, breeds must match all of them)
Most shelter cats are wonderful domestic shorthairs, not a formal breed, just a great cat. These library breeds are their closest kin.
10 cat breeds match
- Australian Mist7–15 lb · 12 - 16 yrsLively, Social, Fun-loving, Relaxed, Affectionate
- British Longhair8–18 lb · 12 - 14 yrsAffectionate, Easy Going, Independent, Intelligent, Loyal, Social
- British Shorthair12–20 lb · 12 - 17 yrsAffectionate, Easy Going, Gentle, Loyal, Patient, calm
- Exotic Shorthair7–14 lb · 12 - 15 yrsAffectionate, Sweet, Loyal, Quiet, Peaceful
- LaPerm6–10 lb · 10 - 15 yrsAffectionate, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Playful, Quiet
- Persian9–14 lb · 14 - 15 yrsAffectionate, loyal, Sedate, Quiet
- Ragamuffin8–20 lb · 12 - 16 yrsAffectionate, Friendly, Gentle, Calm
- Ragdoll12–20 lb · 12 - 17 yrsAffectionate, Friendly, Gentle, Quiet, Easygoing
- Selkirk Rex6–16 lb · 14 - 15 yrsActive, Affectionate, Dependent, Gentle, Patient, Playful, Quiet, Social
- Singapura5–8 lb · 12 - 15 yrsAffectionate, Curious, Easy Going, Intelligent, Interactive, Lively, Loyal