Six types of cats recognized as "the least smelly" in the world

Pet 8:35am, 23 May 2025 64

For cat owners who love cats, the most worrying thing is the odor or itching problem of their own kittens. However, some cats are born with the qualities of keeping their bodies fresh and can still maintain their fragrance and pleasantness even if they have not been bathed for a long time. Next, let’s learn about these six cat breeds that are recognized as the least smelly, and see if your kitties are among them!

1. Ragdoll Cat

The Ragdoll Cat, known as the "Fairy Cat", not only has an elegant and charming appearance, but also has a very slight body odor. Their hair is naturally soft and does not easily breed bacteria, so they always exude a fresh fragrance.

2. Scottish Folding Cats

Scottish Folding Cats are characterized by their unique ears, and their body odor is also very mild. The hair of this cat is short and thick, and is not easily contaminated with dirt, so it can maintain a fragrant state even if it has not taken a bath for a long time.

3. Persian cats

Persian cats have long and thick hair. Although it seems to be easy to hide dirt, their skin actually secretes very little oil, so it is not easy to produce odors.

4. Norwegian Forest Cat

Norwegian Forest Cat is strong and has thick hair, but its body odor is quite mild. This cat has excellent self-regulation ability and the skin is not prone to bacteria, so it can always keep the body fresh and natural.

5. Shorthaired cats

Shorthaired cats have short and smooth hair, and the skin secretes less oil, so they are not prone to odor. They are usually very clean and good at self-cleaning, so they can still maintain a pleasant fragrance even if they haven't bathed for a long time.

6. Tabby cats

Although tabby cats are usually lively and active and like to roll and play on the ground, their bodies are very clean. Even free-range tabby cats rarely have an odor on their bodies. They have excellent self-cleaning ability and still exudes a pleasant fragrance even if they haven't taken a bath for a long time. For domestic tabby cats, the cleanliness of their bodies is even more impeccable, so poop shovelers can relax and appropriately reduce the frequency of bathing for them.

The above are the six least smelly cat breeds recognized. If you are a cat shoveler who is sensitive to cat odor, these breeds of cats may become your ideal choice. Of course, no matter what breed of cats you have, regular cleaning and care are essential. By providing cats with proper cleaning environment and regular bathing, hair combing and other care, we can ensure that they remain healthy and happy.