The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Cat Breeds of All Time
GoatWars fans rank American Shorthair the greatest of all time among Cat Breeds, with a 67.6% Goatscore.
Chasing the crown: #2 Bengal (63.8%), #3 Siamese (57.9%).
Every cat person thinks their favorite breed is obviously the best. Then someone brings up Maine Coons, Sphynx cats, or Bengals and the entire conversation turns into a debate. Is bigger always better? Does personality beat looks? Is maximum fluff worth the shedding? Some cats look like royalty. Others act like tiny terrorists. That's exactly why this league exists. Pick the cats you'd actually want waiting at the door, ruling your house, and taking over your camera roll. Every matchup is a fight between completely different kinds of lovable chaos.
All Time ranks by all-time win rate across every head-to-head battle. Latest ranks by latest fan sentiment, updated as new battles are voted on.
GOAT List FAQs
Who is the greatest of all time among Cat Breeds?
GoatWars fans rank American Shorthair the greatest of all time among Cat Breeds, with a 67.6% Goatscore.
How is the GOAT List calculated?
The GOAT List ranks every contender in Cat Breeds by Goatscore: the percentage of head-to-head GoatWars battles they have won, as voted by fans.
How many votes is this ranking based on?
This GOAT List is based on 1,082 fan votes in head-to-head battles, as of October 10, 2026.
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