5 Breeds of White Cats You Need to Know

White cats have a special charm, right? And if they have long fur, they are even prettier. If you also like these cats and you have thought about buying one, we invite you to find out which are the most beautiful breeds of white cats!

5 breeds of white cats

Burmese

The Burmese cat is one of the most popular cats in the world, perhaps because it is so beautiful.

She is considered a holy cat in Burma - this may explain her "royal" behavior. which does not mean that it should be neglected, of course.

• Origin: Burma
• Colors: head and tail can be in various colors - chocolate, cream, gray, etc.
• Size: medium / large

Care: it has thinner fur than the Persian cat, so it is easier to comb, being silky and without calves. If you don't have time, you can comb it once a week, but it would be ideal to do it twice if you want to have an animal with fur worthy of competition.

• Fur length: long
• Energy level: low. This cat is rather lazy and will spend much of the day sleeping.
• Need for attention: average. It is an independent cat that does not suffer from anxiety when its owner is not at home or does not take it into account.
• Health: This breed of white cat has few health problems.

Ragdoll

Ragdoll is one of the largest cat breeds in the world, competing with Maine Coon and Savannah. What sets them apart from other cats is their affectionate behavior and the fact that they are very obedient, which is not the case with many cats.

They are the perfect animals for children's homes and are not difficult to maintain, because they are independent enough.

• Origin: USA
• Colors: white, cream, gray, light brown
• Size: large

Care: it has a very long fur, but it does not tangle, so it is easy to comb. It should be brushed twice a week and bathed a maximum of 2–3 times a year.

• Fur length: very long
• Energy level: low
• Need for attention: average
• Health: problems with hip dysplasia and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Russian White

This is a variation of the Russian Blue breed, having the same characteristics as the latter.

It is a friendly and playful cat, but it tends to be more destructive than other cat breeds and can cause damage to your home.

At the same time, they are very intelligent cats, who can learn to open their doors from rooms and furniture, which means that they sneak almost everywhere! She is not the most docile cat, but she is not so "rebellious" as to create real problems for you.

• Origin: Russia
• Colors: white, gray, black, and gray
• Size: small or medium

Care: because it has fairly short fur, this cat should only be brushed once a week and will not fill your house with hair.

• Fur length: short
• Energy level: medium
• Need for attention: average
• Health: very good, no major problems.

Van Kedisi

As beautiful as they are, as spoiled and difficult are these cats, who will have fun destroying objects around the house.

However, if you are a passionate cat lover, you will hardly resist this gorgeous feline, with snow-white fur and almond eyes, in different colors. This cat will give you headaches, but if he gets enough affection, he will reward you accordingly.

• Origin: Turkey
• Colors: white
• Size: medium

Care: it is not very complicated to take care of, but you will have to brush it once a week and bathe it from time to time.

• Fur length: medium / long
• Energy level: very high
• Need for attention: very high
• Health: hearing problems, especially as you get older.

Balinese cat

She is the sister of the Siamese cat and also comes from Thailand, the main difference between the two is the fact that the Balinese have slightly longer fur than the Siamese and have a different temperament. The Balinese cat is full of energy and will challenge you to play all day, needing a lot of attention.

She is very intelligent, but also very cunning, so do not be fooled by the seemingly innocent look. He will follow you everywhere and will want to "help" you with everything you do, so you may even feel a little suffocated by this energetic cat.

• Origin: Thailand
• Colors: white with brown, brown, and gray-blue spots
• Size: small / medium

Care: requires no brushing only once every few weeks, being one of the easiest cats to maintain.

• Fur length: medium / long
• Energy level: very high
• Need for attention: very high
• Health: dental problems, especially tartar buildup.

Which of these white cat breeds do you think would suit you best?