9 Cat Breeds with Short Ears (with Pictures)

Cats are the best pets one can have as they will shower you with loads of love and affection that will double what you give them. So, are you looking for a cat with short ears to shower your love on it? Well, there are so many breeds of cats that you would get confused about. But we have here provided you with a list of the top 9 cat breeds with short ears that will not only make it easier for you to select your type but also enrich you with ample cat knowledge. 🐾🐱

Fun Facts About Cats And Their Ears👂🏼

• Cats come with an amazing hearing ability which is far better than the hearing ability of humans. We have often heard of dogs having a treating hearing power but it has been observed that cays have a better hearing sensibility than dogs in the case of high-pitched sounds.
• Cat’s ear consists of three parts: The outer ear, The middle ear, and The inner ear.
• We humans only have 6 muscles in our outer ear while cats tend to have 32 muscles in their outer ear which makes it flexible as they can rotate their ears up to 180 degrees.
• Cats have a flap of skin outside their ear which is called “Henry’s Pockets”. This enables them to hear high-pitched sounds more clearly. But this place is much more prone to the invasion of parasites and mites.
• Until a kitten is 1 week old, it cannot hear anything at all because cats have a closed ear canal when they are born which restricts the sound to reach the ear drum.
• You have to stay away from white cats with blue eyes if you don’t want a deaf cat. As it has been observed that 80% of these types of cats are deaf due to this white coat and blue eye color combination.
• If you are a cat parent you would be delighted to know that the ear canals of cats have a self-cleaning mechanism and you do not need to pour any type of harmful cleansers in their ears.

1. Scottish Fold

As the name suggests this breed of cats has folded ears but they are not born with these ears. As kittens, they have normal ears like other cats, and their ears get folded when they are 3-4 weeks old. This fold comes as a result of genetic mutilation that impacts the cartilage of their body. Even though they have folded ears but it doesn’t hamper their hearing ability as they hear as clearly as other breeds.

Facts & Features:

• These cats are moving and will always try to catch your attention.
• They have an owl-like appearance.
• Genetic mutilation causes some health problems in these cats.
• They have a life span of around 11-14 years.
• They were discovered in 1961 and then exported to America in 1967.
• They have a common ancestor called “Susie”.
• They have three degrees of folds in their ears.
• These cats are never bred with each other.

2. Americal Curl

American curls and Scottish folds share one similarity and that is these American curls just like Scottish folds have normal ears at the time of their birth. When they start growing, they go through certain transformations that make their ears curl. They are quite adorable and love spending time in the laps of their owners/ pet parents.

Facts & Features:

• These cats were founded in 1981 in California and the first American curl was called Shulamith.
• They have silky fur and impressive facial expressions.
• They are small cats which are also known as “lap cats.”
• People often address these cats as “Peter pan cats” because they are quite active and adventurous.

3. Persian

Persian cats are one of the most adopted or bought breeds of cats that are loved by many people due to the amazing and cute furry coats that they have. In 2015, Persian cats became one of the most popular cat breeds. People are often melted by their flat faces, small ears, and fluffy coats and according to them, these features make this breed the most irresistible cat.

Facts & Features:

• These cats have their origin in Persia as they became famous in the mid-1800s when a European diplomat bought a Persian cat from the Middle East.
• They have long and fluffy hair coats in which each hair measures around 4-6 inches.
• These cats are very friendly but are also one of the laziest cats and that is why they are called the “king of lap-nappers.”
• They are quite expensive and come in various colors and shades.

4. Highlander

Highlander cats are very famous cross-breed cats that have been discovered by breeding Desert Lynx and Jungle Cats. Their wild look or appearance comes from the Jungle cats. They have curled ears somewhat similar to American curls. Don’t misjudge them on the basis of their wild appearance as they are quite warm and friendly.

Facts & Features:

• Their unique trait is that they have extra toes.
• They have short tails which make them similar to Japanese Bobtails.
• They can weigh up to 20 pounds and have a love for splashing water.
• They were founded in 1993 by an east coast breeder Joe Childress.

5. Birman

Birman got its name from being the sacred cat of Burma. These cats have large or long bodies but short legs. These cats are bossy and friendly in nature and have quite friendly toward their pet parents. They crave attention and always follow their pet parents like a shadow and are always wandering for cuddles and love.

Facts & Features:

• These Burman cats have a mythical story associated with their origin and according to a legend, it has descended from a temple cat who was there with a dying priest in Myanmar.
• No one actually knows their origin or where they come from.
• This breed has almost gone extinct during World War II.
• They share a peculiar resemblance with Himalayan cats.
• Just like humans, they do have some odd compulsive behavior.

6. Exotic Shorthair

These cats are similar to Persian cats but the major difference is that this breed doesn’t have long fluffy hair rather they have short fluffy hair. Their big heads are another feature that makes them different from their Persian counterparts. They have a calm and lively personalities and do not like when they are kept alone by their pet parents.

Facts & Features:

• They are also capable of hunting mice and thus are known as “mouse hunters.”
• They are a new breed of cats and were found in the 1950s-1960s by breeding American shorthair and Persian cats.
• They have plush and fluffy fur even though they have short hair, unlike Persian cats.
• They are much livelier and mellow than Persian cats.
• They can weigh up to 15 pounds as they have dense bones.

7. Toyger

As their name suggests, this breed of cats shares their resemblance with tigers but these are definitely domesticated cats. This breed was created by breeding domesticated tabbies and the sole reason was to make people aware of the conservation of tigers. This Toyger breed is very rare so you might definitely find these cats to be very expensive.

Facts & Features:

• Their name is a blend of toy and tiger and these cats were made as “toy tigers” just to create a resemblance with tigers.
• They were found in the 1980s when Judy Sugden crossed a Bengal cat with a striped domestic shorthair.
• They are low-maintenance cats who love to be around people and turn out to be great family cats.
• Toygers cats do look like tiger cubs but they are not wild at all as they share the same behavioral traits as other Felines.

8. British Shorthair

These cats are included in this list not because they actually have short ears but because their body structure, thick coat, and hair make their ears look smaller. They generally have grey coats and orangish eyes and are quite British in their personality and behavior as they are reserved and polite. They are not the types that will follow you everywhere. Even though they like attention, they don’t mind being alone as well.

Facts & Features:

• They were founded in 1906 by Harris William Weir who discovered this breed by using the best samples in breeding.
• They have around 30 shades and patterns of their coats.
• These cats are famous in the UK mostly because of their teddy-like appearance.
• They were originally bred as hunting cats as they helped their families find food.
• They have a long lifespan of up to 20 years.
• A British Shorthair cat once recorded the longest purr in the world in 2017.

9. Munchkin Cats

Munchkin cats are also known as Sausage cats and they are known for their very short legs. And these short legs are a result of a genetic mutation that these Munchkin cats go through. These cats are the original breed of dwarf cats. Even though they have short legs but that doesn’t hamper their running abilities. They are outgoing and intelligent cats and their short legs make them the strangest-looking cat breed.

Facts & Features:

• They are fast and do not develop any health problems because of their short legs.
• Blackberry and Toulouse are the cats who are the common ancestors of Munchkin cats.
• This breed of cats was recognized in 1995 and their breeding is still considered to be unethical due to their physical deformity.
• These cats have different leg lengths some have short legs and are called “Super Short” while some are called “rug huggers” due to their shortest legs.
• They are easy to train and are lovable cats. And due to their short legs, they look like kittens for the rest of their lives.

Conclusion

We hope this blog not only helped you to select the type or breed of cat that you want to get but also increased your knowledge about cats. We have done our best and provided you with the top 9 cats with short ears and some interesting and unknown facts about these cats.🐾🐾