As one of the world’s most popular animals, cats are one of the most cherished creatures around.
Did you know the average cat owner actually own a minimum of two cats? Though we expect it may be even more.
And while it is indeed true – all cats are beautiful – if you are looking for a cat that isn’t too over zealous and doesn’t need much stimulation, then these 10 chilled kitty cat breeds might just be perfect for you according to rover.com*
*While cat breeds do share similar traits, we advise each cat does have their own personality and individual needs – including medical, which is of primary importance when taking a cat into your home. Please be aware of this if adopting a cat.
![While the British Shorthair does like to be given attention, it doesn't rely on it due to its independent nature. Slightly more playful as kittens and young cats, this breed gets calmer with age.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjU2ZWRhZmU2LThkNDMtNGI4MC05YTU1LTI5YjUyODVhMDZkYzoxYjZiMDY0OC1jMzVkLTRhZDUtOGYwYi1hMmZiMjMxMDk5ZGQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
5. British Shorthair
While the British Shorthair does like to be given attention, it doesn't rely on it due to its independent nature. Slightly more playful as kittens and young cats, this breed gets calmer with age.Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro
![These big, friendly giant cat breeds are incredibly mellow and chilled out in nature. They love to curl up on your lap and have a snuggle in.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmUyY2JkNDk1LWYyMTgtNDE1MC05N2Y3LTIwMzk2MWI0ZmI3YToyN2RiOWQ4Ni00YzlmLTQ0NTItODBkYi04MzBmZWNiNzFkM2U=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
6. Maine Coon
These big, friendly giant cat breeds are incredibly mellow and chilled out in nature. They love to curl up on your lap and have a snuggle in.Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro
![Sweet, affectionate and quiet, the Exotic Shorthair is said to be a good cat breed for those with smaller properties due to the fact it doesn't require much space to run, and prefers warm, cosy snuggles in the house with their owner.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjliNmQwYTg3LTMwYjktNDg1MC04ZTFlLTMyNjgzZGFjMjJjNjpiMWJhNzU2Ny1mYWZjLTQzYmItODRmMy02NGQ3YzgxZWQ3MzU=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
7. Exotic Shorthair
Sweet, affectionate and quiet, the Exotic Shorthair is said to be a good cat breed for those with smaller properties due to the fact it doesn't require much space to run, and prefers warm, cosy snuggles in the house with their owner.Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro
![One of the most recognisable cat breeds, the Scottish Fold is a breed that demands only small amounts of attention. Very expressive, they will love a sleep on your lap.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjlmZjM1N2U5LTc2MjktNGQ2ZC05NDQwLTk1MzQ0YTY5NGJjNTowNTBmYzQ3NS0wOWRjLTRkM2ItYWVkYy1lNDk5Y2M4NmRiNzQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
8. Scottish Fold
One of the most recognisable cat breeds, the Scottish Fold is a breed that demands only small amounts of attention. Very expressive, they will love a sleep on your lap.Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro