What breed is my GREY cat?

Perhaps you have seen a grey cat around town, or a friend has one you are interested in, but you aren’t sure of the breed. It can be quite a daunting task to dig through every single cat breed to find those that can present a solid grey color, but luckily, you have us to do it for you.

We’ve assembled a list of 12 cat breeds that can present a solid grey color for you to look over and make your next pet.

The 12 Grey Cat Breeds

Many experts believe the American Shorthair cat is a direct descendant of European cats brought here by early settlers. The Cat Fanciers Association lists it as the seventh most pedigreed cat in the United States. As promised, you can find this cat with a pure grey coat as well as more than 80 other colors and patterns. It’s very loving toward its owners and has a long-life span.

The British shorthair is the pedigreed British Domestic cat. These cats have round faces and resemble the Cheshire cat from Alice in Wonderland. The most popular coat is British Blue, which is grey, and the eyes are bright orange. It’s a good-natured and relatively calm cat that likes to relax on the couch, but since they are not very active, they are prone to obesity.

The Chartreux is a rare grey cat from France. It’s large and muscular with short ears and a thick, water-resistant coat. The shape of their heads gives them a permanent smile, and they are exceptional hunters. It dates to the 1500s and tends to be quiet, observant, and intelligent. They can learn how to solve complex puzzles and like to travel.

Domestic cats are the mutts of the cat world, and the Domestic Longhair is the long-haired version. Any American cat without a pedigree is a Domestic cat, and they come in a wide variety of colors, including grey. Since they can blend many breeds, it’s impossible to know what type of temperament they will have, but most are extremely friendly with excellent hunting skills.

The Domestic Shorthair Cat is the shorthair mutt of American cats. Like Long-haired Domestic Cats, they can come in a wide range of colors, including grey. Its temperament is also hard to guess beforehand, but it always enjoys human company and will keep your home free of mice.

The Egyptian Mau is a short-haired cat that is often grey with dark spots. It’s one of the few cats to sport the spotted pattern, and it’s considered a rare breed. It’s the fastest domestic cat and has a loyal, friendly personality. Not surprising given their name, they like hot temperatures and won’t be at home in a cold climate.

The Korat is a grey, short-haired cat with large green eyes. It’s a naturally occurring breed and is one of the oldest in the world. It’s heavy for its size and is intelligent and playful. They have good memories, and if you take them to a strange place, they can return home on their own.

The Nebelung is a long-haired Russian Blue. It has a silver-tipped coat, fluffy tail, and widely spaced ears. Its name means “creature of the mist” in German, which suits its quiet, gentle demeanor. It’s extremely intelligent and likes to open doors and drink water from faucets.

The Norwegian forest cat originated in Northern Europe and is well suited to cold weather. It’s a large, strong cat with long hair, long legs, and a bushy tail. They are excellent hunters and even better climbers, known to outclimb other cats.

The Oriental Shorthair is closely related to the Siamese cat. Unlike the Siamese cat, it comes in assorted colors, including grey, but the body style and personality are very similar. They’re active cats that can be affectionate and intelligent. They tend to bond with a single person, so they are not always a desirable choice for a large family.

The Persian cat is a long-haired cat known for its round face and flat face. It cannot clean all of its thick fur themselves, so you will need to groom them regularly. It also has a lot of health problems due to its scrunched in face. Persian cats are extremely friendly and loving and will usually spend the day relaxing on a shelf or in front of the television.

Russian Blue cats come in a variety of colors, from silver to dark grey. It has short, dense fur that stands up straight instead of lying flat. It is a curious and tranquil breed that likes playing games of fetch and developing bonds with their family members. It lies to hunt and will chase most small animals.

• See also: British Longhair

Conclusion: Grey Cats

Several breeds can produce a grey fluffy kitten, but if you want to be sure their grey coat will remain, then a British Shorthair or Russian Blue are your best bets, but it’s not hard to find one in any of the breeds listed. If we have listed a few brands you have not yet heard of and have helped you find the cat you are looking for, please share these 12 grey cat breeds on Facebook and Twitter.

Featured image credit: Gosha Georgiev, Shutterstock

Although we always seem to hear about black cats the most, grey is a very common cat coat colour. Grey is often called blue in the world of kitties. Cats come in solid shades of grey as well as grey patterns for tabbies.

Many of the popular cat breeds have grey as an option and there are three exclusively grey cat breeds as you will read below.

Grey cats can shimmer and I think they are particularly beautiful in a tabby design. Grey coats are shown off particularly well against blue eyed cat breeds.

Here are my 15 grey cat breeds.

15 Grey Cat Breeds

1. Russian Blue

All Russian Blue cats are grey. They are a medium haired version of the Nebelung breed (see below) with a plush coat. Russian Blues are one of the most famous grey cat breeds.

With emerald-green eyes and a luxurious silvery coat, Russian Blues are a startlingly pretty breed. The Russian Blue is sweet-tempered and fine-featured, with long legs that allow it to run at high speeds.

With emerald-green eyes and a luxurious silvery coat, Russian Blues are a startlingly pretty breed. The Russian Blue is sweet-tempered and fine-featured, with long legs that allow it to run at high speeds.

Those green eyes are large, round, and wide-set. This is another cat breed that constantly looks like it is wide awake! Russian Blue cats are born with yellow eyes which turn green over time.

This expensive breed of cat really enjoys play and requires a good bit of attention when you get home. Although, they do enjoy napping in a quiet corner and tend to shy away from large groups.

Often demanding at mealtimes, these happy felines can get quite chunky if you’re not firm. Russian Blue cats are another very intelligent breed, so it’s important to provide enough mental and physical stimulation to keep them happy.

2. British Shorthair

Grey is one of the most popular colours for the British Shorthair cat breed, particularly a darker shade of grey.

The British Shorthair cat is a medium to large-sized cat breed with large gold, orange, or copper color eyes, a short, broad nose, and a short to medium coat. Daily grooming of these felines is necessary, especially during seasonal changes.

These lovely kitties are highly intelligent; however, they are still happy to stay inside and play with toys and people. Get some wand-like toys and start a game with your British Shorthair cat; it can be great fun.

This indoor cat breed has an easy-going personality and provides great companionship. While these cats love to play, they don’t require hourly attention.

3. Persian Cat

Blue Persians are grey cats. Persian cats are affectionate, docile, and gentle kitties. This breed has a quiet demeanor; they plop down on any soft surface and simply pose for your appreciation.

These elegant cats are not very active, which makes them the perfect indoor pet.

Persians have a relatively small face so their big round eyes are particularly prominent. Most Persians have gorgeous blue eyes but there can be exceptions – or some who have a different colour in each eye. Their eyes can be particularly striking against a blue or grey coat.

Although affectionate, Persian cats are discriminative and reserve their attention for family and a few trusted guests.

This beautiful flat flaced cat breed does get along with children and other household pets; however, they aren’t fans of loud environments but rather serene homes where little changes.

4. Chartreux

This french cat breed also only comes in grey or blue as it is often called. It is known as one of the most polite breeds – not a word normally associated with cats!

This is one kitty that doesn’t like to complain and will be not just your friend but a friend to any guests as well.

Their round eyes tend to come in shades between copper and gold, which beautifully offset their blue-grey coats.

This still rather rare cat breed is a great option for a busy person who lives on their own or a busy couple/family. It likes to play but this desire generally comes in spurts. And this is a breed which is quite good at entertaining itself.

5. Nebelung

Nebelung is a less well-known cat breed and their name means “creature of the mist” in Germany. This breed is considered to be the long-haired version of the Russian Blue and only comes in grey.

Their coat is a slivery blue-grey and their long hair tends to be quite luxurious. They have fluffy tails and often a mane around their neck like Siberian cats.

Personality-wise, the Nebelung cat breed is known as being quite a shy and calm cat. They can be playful and love to climb but are happiest nestled up on their owner’s lap.

6. Norwegian Forest Cat

Larger than your average cat, the Norwegian Forest Cat Breed are rather elegant kitties. They have long legs and bushy tails that are often as long as their bodies.

⇒ Keen to get your cat out and about? Check out my posts on Is Cat Walking Possible?, 7 Best Escape Proof Cat Harness Options, 5 Best Carrier for Cats choices, 14 Best Cat Carrier for Car Travel options and 4 Top Travel Litter Box options.

When their coat has fully come in they are a sight to behold. They often come out in a full mane, fluffy chest, furry legs and even tufts of fur between their toes.

As a result, these friendly cats do require daily grooming. Their ears also often get tufts of fur which needs to be groomed. The Norwegian Forest Cat actually has a double coat with one being weatherproof.

7. Scottish Fold

Scottish Fold cats, named for their unusual folded ears and striking, yellowish-orange eye colors, these kitties just love to be around people. These easy-going cats have a great personality and get along with anyone.

Whilst they may be best known for those funny folded ears this breed is also characterised by beautiful big round eyes. Their eyes come in shades of gold, blue or grey and green. Add these to those fluffy ears and you have one cute cat breed!

As active mousers, Scottish fold cats are playful, sensitive, and expressive. These joyful felines have a habit of posing in odd positions – sitting upright as if they were a meerkat, lying flat on the floor, or on their backs with their paws in the air.

They are moderately active and enjoy toys that test their agility and challenge their intelligence, like puzzle toys. Scottish fold cats crave attention and make great companions, so expect to play with them when you get home from work or school.

8. Siberian Cats

My own feline friend, Alexei, is a Siberian, so I’m particularly partial to this amazing breed. With a thick, luxurious coat, stunning coat colors such as grey and an affectionate personality, Siberians are well-suited to any home.

⇒ Getting a new kitty? Check out my guide to How to Look after a Kitten, 6 Best Kitten Wet Food Options and 8 Best Kitten Dry Food Options

They’re laid-back but enjoy playing, and are very attached to their humans. You’ll often find your Siberian cat following along behind you and cuddling up as soon as you take a seat.

⇒ Thinking about getting your favourite feline a new collar? Check out my posts on 6 Stylish Leather Cat Collars, 6 Spooky Halloween Cat Collars, 8 Fun Christmas Cat Collar options, 7 Best Cat Tracking Collars, 4 Best Cameras for Cat Collars, 6 Best Flea Collars for Cats choices and 5 Best Designer Cat Collars.

As you may expect, this loving cat comes from Siberia in Russia, so they’re well suited to cold conditions. It’s an ancient breed thought to be ancestral to all modern long-haired cats. That’s quite the pedigree.

9. Sphynx

The Sphynx doesn’t have a coat but it does show colour on its skin which can be grey. These medium-sized cats have a striking appearance with hairless, wrinkled skin and large ears.

It is also known for the somewhat intense gaze which emits for its large eyes. As another breed with minimal hair those large eyes stand out even more on the Sphynx cat.

Though Sphynx cats appear to look bald, they may be covered in a small amount of peach fuzz, giving them that velvety texture. However, they do require moderate grooming to care for their hairless bodies as they do not have fur to absorb natural oils their body produces.

What the Sphynx cat breed lacks in fur, they make up for in their personality. These hairless kitties are sociable, energetic, and love to play. The curious kitties are mischievous and are fond of teaser toys and puzzle toys to challenge them.

10. Korat Cat Breed

These handsome kitties are very outgoing and live a long life – between 15 and 20 years on average. They are very loving and like to follow their owners everywhere – even into the bathroom.

Korats have stunning blue or grey coats that seem to shimmer and become almost silver at the ends. Their beautiful coats are then complimented by their lovely green eyes.

Their coats are very fine so they don’t require much grooming. Once a week should suffice for a brush and add in a chamois cloth rub to buff up their sheen. Korat cats tend to very much enjoy being groomed.

The Korat cat breed has been around for over 600 years and originated in the Korat region of Thailand. In 1959 an American ambassador visiting Thailand was given two korat cats and this is when the breed made its way to the United States.

As the breed is quite rare this is an expensive cat breed.

11. Devon Rex

The mischievous Devon Rex cat, also known as the pixie cat, is a loving and loyal feline breed. They make the ideal companions and welcome family and friends’ attention, as well as being great with kids and other pets.

This cat breed emerged in England during the late 1950s and is similar to the nearby Cornish Rex cat breed.

These felines are intelligent, active, and require regular stimulation. Devon Rex cats are jumpers, and their favorite place is at head level, so perches and cat trees should be provided.

The moderately active cat enjoys learning and playing fetch, so interactive toys will also help keep him occupied while you’re out earning money.

This indoor cat breed has slender bodies with long legs, large eyes, and high cheekbones. They shouldn’t be brushed as their fur is prone to breakage; instead, rub the Devon Rex cat gently with a cloth to keep them well-groomed, weekly.

12. Turkish Angora

Turkish Angora cats are known for their long, silky coats which often become the longest around the cat’s neck. They are an adorable combination of large ears, almond-shaped eyes, and a small to medium-sized head.

Originally from Turkey (you may have guessed this), the earliest records of the Turkish Angora cat are from the 16th century. However, the breed began to disappear in the early 19th century.

The Turkish Angora was bred at the Ankara Zoo to preserve its pedigree and breed was officially established in North America in the 1970s.

These friendly and gentle cats also have a more boisterous side and love run, jump and explore. He loves to play and will do almost anything to get your attention.

This cat breed will maintain the playfulness they exhibit as kittens throughout their lives. They will enjoy curling up next to you and on you on both the couch and your bed.

13. Ragdoll Cats

Playful and friendly, with stunning blue eyes, the Ragdoll cat is a famously fun pet. Their most fascinating feature is their tendency to lie limp when you pick them up (as opposed to most cats, who squirm out of your hold as soon as they can).

Ragdoll cats are loyal, and often greet their humans at the door. They’re also great with dogs and children, making them perfect for families.

With a sweet and gentle temperament, Ragdolls are super relaxed with strangers and will seek a bit of love from everyone. This is one of the friendliest expensive cat breeds.

14. American Shorthair

The American shorthair was used to keep vermin and rodents under control and away from food and they still love to hunt. These days they tend to hunt insects more than larger animals but also like to use their hunting skills in toys like puzzle games.

This is a stocky and muscular breed that comes in a braod range of colours (silver tabby is the most common). They have a large full face with wide eyes.

The breed is believed to have descended from the other domestic short hair cats that were brought over on the Mayflower. They were recognised as a breed in 1906 but were not called the American Shorthair breed until 1966. This was to distinguish the breed from other short hairs.

American shorthair cats tend to be quite adaptable and good-natured. They are a good family pet. However, they generally don’t like to be picked up or held for long periods. This kitty is more comfortable sitting next to you rather than on top of you.

15. Oriental Longhair Cats

This interesting, elegant feline is closely related to the Oriental Shorthair cat, but it has a long, silky, healthy coat. Which suits its long, tubular body particularly well. You can find this breed of cat in an impressive range of coat colors, ranging from self-colored to tortoiseshell and even to shaded.

Their faces are similar to their close relative, the Siamese cat. But their almond-shaped-eyes and thinner faces make them quite odd-looking, which is why they feature on this list of little weirdos.

The Oriental Longhair cat is an intelligent, curious breed. They are very talkative and like quite a lot of attention. You’ll likely find that they’ll be trailing you wherever you go in the house, so be prepared to be loved.

They also suit children and other animals well, if they are introduced to them nicely. They like their space to be respected, which is a classic cat trait, but they are very playful and fun-loving. They also learn well, so they’re a particularly trainable cat breed.

Watch my Web Story

Please Note: This grey cat breeds post contains affiliate links. That means if you click through on most of the links and end up making a purchase I will receive a small commission. This will not affect the price that you pay. I wanted to make sure that you were aware of this.