Felis catus
Serrade Petit Longhair
The Serrade Petit Longhair is the longhaired division of the Serrade Petit, a small cat landrace originating in Spain. The breed is recognized by the Spanish Feline Federation and some European national registries. The standard describes a distinctively small, fine-boned cat with a silky semi-long coat.
Quick facts
- Origin country
- Spain
- Origin period
- Spanish landrace; Spanish Feline Federation recognition
- Coat type
- Long
- Coat colors
- All colours and patterns
- Size category
- Small
- Average lifespan
- 12–15 years
- Recognition
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Origin
The Serrade Petit is a small natural cat associated with Spanish and Catalan mountain communities. The breed's small size is a natural trait found in the regional landrace population rather than a product of deliberate miniaturization breeding. The Spanish Feline Federation standardized the breed and both coat-length classes are recognized at the national level. The longhair division retains the same small conformation with a silky semi-long coat.
Standard
The working standard describes a small, fine-boned, well-proportioned cat — typically weighing 2–4 kg — with a rounded head, medium ears, and large expressive eyes. The body is compact and elegantly proportioned despite the small size. The longhair division has a semi-long, silky, low-maintenance coat. All colours and patterns are accepted.
Natural Miniaturization
The Serrade Petit's small size is a naturally selected trait in the regional Catalan/Spanish mountain cat population, not a product of deliberate miniaturization or genetic mutation comparable to the Munchkin's Lm gene. Small body size in mountain cat populations is thought to reflect resource constraints in isolated highland communities. The breed standard explicitly requires proportional conformation — no dwarf or disproportionate features — distinguishing it from breeds with pathological size reduction.
Sources & further reading (2)
- encyclopedia — accessed 2026-05-27
- registry-breed-profile — accessed 2026-05-27
Frequently asked questions
Is the Serrade Petit related to the Singapura or other small breeds?
No. The Serrade Petit is a Spanish landrace whose small size evolved independently in the Pyrenean region. It is not related to the Singapura (Singapore origin, recognized by CFA/TICA) or other small breeds like the Devon Rex (small but not miniature).
Which major international registries recognize the Serrade Petit?
The Serrade Petit is recognized at the national level by the Spanish Feline Federation and some European registries. CFA, TICA, GCCF, FIFe, and WCF do not currently carry the breed.
Is the Serrade Petit the smallest recognized cat breed?
No. The Serrade Petit (2–4 kg) is small but not the smallest recognized breed. The Toybob (1.8–3 kg) and the Singapura (2–4 kg) are comparably sized. The Devon Rex and Cornish Rex are also in the small size category. The smallest individual verified weights have typically been recorded in Singapura specimens.
