Egyptian Mau Cat
By Moses Wright
When does a cat reach full size? The answer to this question depends on the breed of the kitten.
Most domestic shorthair kittens, including American shorthair kittens, reach full size within the first three years and often within the first two years. Several cat breeds also mature within this time frame, but some mature much faster or slower than this general time frame.
A Singapura kitten is one of the fastest maturing cat breeds. Singapura kittens reach full size when they are between fifteen and twenty-four months old.
Chartreux kittens reach full adult size when they are about three years old. Kittens of the Somali cat breed are about eighteen months old when they reach full size.
Savannah kittens often reach full size in two to three years. Most resources state that Bengal kittens reach full size in two to three years but some Bengal kittens may take slightly longer.
American Bobtail cats may be three years old before they reach full size. A hybrid of domestic cats and jungle cats known as Chausie cats can take two to three years to reach adult size.
It is possible for a Ragdoll kitten to take up to five years to reach full size. Most Ragdoll kittens reach full size in three to four years.
Like Ragdoll kittens, Turkish Van kittens can take three to five years to mature. Most Maine Coon kittens reach full size in three to four years, but may take up to five years.
One of the slowest maturing cat breeds is the Norwegian Forest cats. The Norwegian Forest kitten may take four to five years to reach full adult size. Siberian kittens may be five years old until they reach adult size.
Size is not the only physical change that a kitten may experience as it matures. Though they may be born with amber eyes, the Egyptian Mau kittens' eyes turn green by the time they are eighteen months old. Coat color and coat texture changes are common in many cat breeds.
Kitten owners should not wait until a kitten is completely mature before spaying or neutering the kitten. A delay of spaying or neutering can lead to undesirable behavior, unwanted kittens, and an increase in some cancers for female cats.
Most domestic shorthair kittens, including American shorthair kittens, reach full size within the first three years and often within the first two years. Several cat breeds also mature within this time frame, but some mature much faster or slower than this general time frame.
A Singapura kitten is one of the fastest maturing cat breeds. Singapura kittens reach full size when they are between fifteen and twenty-four months old.
Chartreux kittens reach full adult size when they are about three years old. Kittens of the Somali cat breed are about eighteen months old when they reach full size.
Savannah kittens often reach full size in two to three years. Most resources state that Bengal kittens reach full size in two to three years but some Bengal kittens may take slightly longer.
American Bobtail cats may be three years old before they reach full size. A hybrid of domestic cats and jungle cats known as Chausie cats can take two to three years to reach adult size.
It is possible for a Ragdoll kitten to take up to five years to reach full size. Most Ragdoll kittens reach full size in three to four years.
Like Ragdoll kittens, Turkish Van kittens can take three to five years to mature. Most Maine Coon kittens reach full size in three to four years, but may take up to five years.
One of the slowest maturing cat breeds is the Norwegian Forest cats. The Norwegian Forest kitten may take four to five years to reach full adult size. Siberian kittens may be five years old until they reach adult size.
Size is not the only physical change that a kitten may experience as it matures. Though they may be born with amber eyes, the Egyptian Mau kittens' eyes turn green by the time they are eighteen months old. Coat color and coat texture changes are common in many cat breeds.
Kitten owners should not wait until a kitten is completely mature before spaying or neutering the kitten. A delay of spaying or neutering can lead to undesirable behavior, unwanted kittens, and an increase in some cancers for female cats.
About the Author:
Moses Wright is an expert who can answer your cat health questions and perhaps also give you hundreds of unique cat names for you to choose from if you are getting a new cat. Visit his cat health resource website now.
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