10 Quietest Cat Breeds

The ultimate CAT STORY By: John Derric

British Shorthair

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Ragdoll

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Scottish Fold

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Russian Blue

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Chartreux

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Birman

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Abyssinian

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Somali

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Turkish Van

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American Shorthair

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