Cat breeds in Malaysia: prices, coat care

Pedigree cats sold in Malaysia include the Persian, British Shorthair, Ragdoll, Maine Coon and Siamese. Alongside them is the kucing kampung, the local mixed-breed cat, which is not a breed at all. On Mudah.my in October 2026, the middle half of asking prices was RM200 to RM600 for Siamese and Siamese mixes, RM700 to RM1,500 for a British Shorthair kitten, RM800 to RM3,000 for a Maine Coon and RM1,800 to RM3,500 for a Ragdoll. Coat length decides how much work a breed is. A British Shorthair, Siamese or short-haired kucing kampung needs a brush once a week. A Ragdoll needs combing once or twice a week, a Maine Coon two or three times, and a Persian every day. At PGH in USJ 21, Subang Jaya, a basic groom for a cat under 5 kg is RM90 to 110 for a short coat and RM100 to 130 for a long coat, and a lion cut starts from RM180.

PGH grooms and boards cats. We do not sell or breed them, so the cat prices below are other people's asking prices, not ours. Each breed has its own full guide, linked below. This is general information from a grooming and boarding team, not veterinary advice.

What cat breeds are common in Malaysia?

Breed	Coat	Combing at home	Health test to ask for	Full guide
Persian (kucing Parsi)	Long, thick	Every day, to the skin	PKD	Persian care and grooming
British Shorthair (BSH)	Short, very dense	Weekly, more when shedding	HCM, PKD	British Shorthair in Malaysia
Ragdoll	Semi-long, little undercoat	Once or twice a week	Ragdoll HCM gene	Ragdoll in Malaysia
Maine Coon	Long, shaggy	Two or three times a week	Maine Coon HCM gene, hip X-rays	Maine Coon in Malaysia
Siamese (kucing siam)	Short, fine	Once a week	PRA	Siamese in Malaysia
Kucing kampung (local mixed breed)	Mostly short	Once a week for a short coat	None, it is not a breed	How often should cats be groomed?

The combing advice comes from The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA), VCA and our own grooming table. The health tests are the ones each breed guide explains, with its sources.

How much does each cat breed cost in Malaysia?

Breed	Lowest to highest asking price	Middle half of listings	Median	Listings checked
Siamese and Siamese mixes	RM60–1,000	RM200–600	RM350	22, on 27 Oct 2026
British Shorthair kitten	RM350–3,500	RM700–1,500	RM900	47, on 20 Oct 2026
Maine Coon	RM300–15,800	RM800–3,000	RM1,900	268, on 22 Oct 2026
Ragdoll	RM300–15,500	RM1,800–3,500	RM2,899	215, on 22 Oct 2026
Persian	Not checked	Not checked	Not checked	—

Prices checked October 2026. All figures are asking prices on Mudah.my listings, not sale prices. Only 7 of the 22 Siamese listings were listed as Siamese alone, at RM250 to RM800. The rest were mixes.

What moves the price is the same for every breed. Pedigree papers, show-quality markings, rare colours and parents with health test results push a kitten to the top of the range. The cheapest ads are often mixes, adult cats being rehomed or kittens without papers. If a seller says a kitten is pedigree, ask to see the registration and both parents' test results before you pay a deposit.

Which cat breed is easiest to groom?

A short coat. From least to most work:

1. Siamese. VCA says a quick comb once a week is enough to remove dead hair. Most adults weigh under 5 kg.
2. British Shorthair. CFA says a weekly comb or brush is enough for most. The coat is so dense that dead hair stays in it until a comb takes it out, so brush two or three times a week when the cat is shedding. Do not shave it for the heat.
3. Kucing kampung. A short-haired local cat needs a weekly brush and a nail trim every two to three weeks. Many manage without a professional groom.
4. Ragdoll. CFA describes a semi-long coat with minimal woolly undercoat, which sheds and mats less than most long coats. Comb once or twice a week with a steel comb, starting behind the ears, in the armpits and on the belly.
5. Maine Coon. The shaggy coat mats on the belly and back legs. Comb two or three times a week.
6. Persian. Comb every day, down to the skin, and wipe the eyes and face folds daily. An oily coat needs a degrease at the groom.

In air-conditioned Malaysian homes, shedding tends to be steady all year rather than in two big waves, so keep to the routine. Our full schedule by coat type is in how often should cats be groomed?

How much does PGH charge to groom each breed?

Service at PGH	Price	Breeds it usually fits
Basic groom, short coat under 5 kg	RM90–110	Siamese, smaller British Shorthairs, kucing kampung
Basic groom, long coat under 5 kg	RM100–130	Persian, smaller Ragdolls
Basic groom, kitten under 2 kg	RM60–80	Any breed
Basic groom, cat over 5 kg	Quoted by weight	Most adult Ragdolls and Maine Coons, many British Shorthair males
Scissor & shave (lion cut)	RM180+	Matted long coats
Full scissor	RM350	Long coats kept in full
Partial degrease	+RM30	Oily patches, often on Persians
Full degrease	+RM180	A greasy coat all over

Prices checked November 2026.

The basic groom includes a massage bath, blow dry and full comb-out, nail trimming, ear cleaning, a sanitary shave and paw trimming. Severely matted coats need dematting or a shave at extra charge, quoted before we start. We never sedate, and a groom takes about two hours. Full prices are on the cat grooming page, and how we compare with other salons is in cat grooming prices in Malaysia.

Is a kucing kampung a breed?

No. Kucing kampung is the everyday Malaysian name for a local mixed-breed cat. There is no breed standard and no papers, and coats, colours and sizes vary. Most are short-haired and easy to keep.

The kucing siam is a common source of confusion. Many cats sold as kucing siam are local cats with the Siamese colour pattern: darker face, ears, legs and tail. That pattern comes from a single gene, so a cat can have it without being a pedigree Siamese. Our Siamese guide explains how to tell them apart. If you would rather adopt than buy, see adopting a pet in Selangor and KL.

What should you check before buying a pedigree kitten?

Ask the breeder for both parents' results for the tests that matter in that breed:

• Ragdoll. A DNA test for the Ragdoll HCM gene, a heart disease gene that Langford Vets finds in about 13% of the breed.
• Maine Coon. A DNA test for the Maine Coon HCM gene, which Langford Vets finds in about 26% of the breed, and hip X-rays.
• Persian. A PKD DNA test. Cornell describes polycystic kidney disease as an inherited disease seen most often in Persians. Flat-faced Persians are also prone to runny eyes and breathing problems.
• British Shorthair. Ask about HCM and PKD, and keep an eye on weight as the cat grows.
• Siamese. CFA names progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), which has a genetic test, and amyloidosis, which has none yet.

Going away? Every cat needs a vaccination record to board, as set out in pet hotel vaccination rules. Our cat hotel Deluxe Room is RM35 a night and the Presidential Room is RM60 a night.

Send your cat's breed, weight and a photo of the coat on WhatsApp and we will quote the groom. PGH is inside Main Place Mall, USJ 21, Subang Jaya.