Serrade Petit
The Serrade Petit is a small, naturally occurring French cat breed recognised by the French cat registry (LOOF) — a naturally small domestic cat from the Languedoc region of southern France that has been identified and developed as a breed.
Origin
France
Lifespan
12–15 years
Weight
2.5–4.5 kg (5.5–10 lbs)
Height
20–25 cm (8–10 in)
Exercise
10 to 20 min/day
Diet
Obligate carnivore — high-quality wet and dry food. Small body — caloric needs proportionately lower.
Taxonomic Hierarchy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Carnivora
Family
Felidae
Genus
Felis
The Story
The Serrade Petit is a small, naturally occurring French cat breed recognised by the French cat registry (LOOF) — a naturally small domestic cat from the Languedoc region of southern France that has been identified and developed as a breed. It is one of the least internationally known recognised breeds. The Serrade Petit is notable for being small throughout its life (not a dwarfism mutation like the Munchkin) — it simply represents the smaller end of the natural domestic cat size range, selectively bred for this trait. It remains largely unknown outside France.
Also Known As
Quick Facts
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Physical Profile
Source: needs-manual
A small to very small domestic cat of moderate proportions — not dwarfish or extreme, simply naturally small. The coat is short or semi-long, and the overall conformation is a scaled-down version of a healthy, moderate-type domestic cat.
Grooming
Low
Shedding
Low
Coat Length
short
Coat Type
smooth
Brushing
1x-Weekly
Bathing
Rarely
Coat Colors
Recognized By
Temperament & Personality
Gentle, sociable, and adaptable. No extreme personality traits — the Serrade Petit is a well-balanced small cat suited to various living situations.
Personality Scores
Adaptability
4/5Attention Need
2/5Friendliness
3/5Playfulness
3/5Protectiveness
1/5Living Profile
Ideal Space
Apartment
Daily Exercise
10 to 20 min/day
Ideal Weather
10°C to 28°C
Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor-Preferred
Cognitive Benchmarks
Adaptability
40%
Attention
20%
Playfulness
30%
Communication Style
Vocal Profile
quiet
Stress Signals
hiding, withdrawal, appetite loss
Care & Wellness
Professional Care Protocol
- •Same as any standard domestic shorthair. Minimal grooming. Small body size means less food than average cats. Regular dental care.
Nutrition Notes
France-only breed. Natural small size (not dwarfism). Very few health data. Generally healthy.
Vaccination Schedule
Vaccination Schedule
Senior Care
Very limited health data. France-only. Natural small size (3-4 kg) — NOT dwarfism mutation. LOOF recognised. 12-14 years.
Wellbeing Activities
Nutrition & Sustenance
Daily Calories (Adult)
300 kcal
Daily Calories (Young)
200 kcal
Recommended Foods
Foods to Avoid
Health Overview
No documented breed-specific conditions. Generally healthy. The small size is natural (not a mutation) — no associated skeletal abnormalities.
Common Conditions
Price Estimates
Pricing Guide
Average estimates as of 2025
France-only. Natural small size (not mutation). India: unavailable.
Purchase Price
$1,000 to $2,500
Adoption Fee
$75 to $350
Data from 2025
Fun Facts
The Serrade Petit is one of the very few cat breeds formally recognised primarily within a single country's national registry — it remains largely unknown outside France despite formal LOOF recognition.
Unlike the Munchkin (which is small due to a limb-shortening mutation) or the Singapura (which is small due to its natural genetic background), the Serrade Petit's small size appears to be a simple quantitative trait — the selection of naturally small individuals from a normal domestic cat population.
