10 dangerous cat breeds off your list of potential candidates.

Cats are one of the most popular pets in the world. And they can be just as playful, cuddly, and friendly as their canine counterparts! 

Are you a cat person? Are you considering getting one? Well, you probably should leave the following 10 dangerous cat breeds off your list of potential candidates.

1. Pallas’s cat

The distinct trait of Pallas’s cat is its un-cat-like round eyes and pupils. 

The important question is: can you tame this kitty? The short answer is: no.

2. The Savannah 

The Savannah is a crossbreed between the African Serval and your common domestic house cat. 

It has a long neck, body, and legs with dark-brown to black spots all over its coat.

3. The Chausie

Also known as the “Nile cat,” this breed is a cross between an Abyssinian domestic cat and a Jungle cat. 

Its wild ancestor, the Jungle cat, is the very one that the ancient Egyptians worshipped!

4. The Jungle cat

The Jungle cat's scientific name is Felis chaus, but it also goes by the “Swamp Lynx,” Swamp Cat,” or “Reed Cat.”

While the name would have you think otherwise, this cat does not live in the jungle but rather in wetlands with dense vegetation.

5. The Abyssinian

The Aby is one of the oldest domesticated cat breeds. 

Believed to originate from Abyssinia, which is modern-day Ethiopia, most experts nowadays site Egypt as the breed’s place of origin.

6. The British Shorthair

If you’re familiar with the Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland or Puss in Boots in Shrek, then you’ve definitely met some of the on-screen representations of the British Shorthair. 

This breed can weigh up to 20 pounds and lives up to about 20 years.

7. The Maine Coon 

The Maine Coon is a large breed that can weigh up to 20 pounds or more. 

It also received celebrity status as “Mrs. Norris” in the Harry Potter movies.

8. The Mekong Bobtail

The Mekong Bobtail can weigh up to 10 pounds and has a lifespan of up to 18 years.

And, of course, we can’t forget to mention this breed’s most unique feature: its tiny little bobbed tail!

9. The Siamese

The Siamese is the most talkative and opinionated cat out there! It demands to be entertained and showered with attention 24/7. 

It can be pretty cautious around strangers and outright naughty when left alone at home!

10. The Bobcat

Known as Lnyx rufus in the scientific community, the Bobcat is a nocturnal animal with a natural habitat in the wild. Yet some people are brave (or silly) enough to make them pets.