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What cat breeds are most compatible to raise alongside a Persian?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | unspayed

British shorthair, exotic shorthair, Siamese, Bengal. Which cat can be best to raise with Persian?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Published on October 2nd, 2017

Bengals are not laid back cats, like Persians can be, and can be a handful, so that may not be the best choice. Any of the remaining three breeds you mentioned would be fine to raise with a Persian :-)

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