Affection from a cat can look like rolling on the ground and exposing their belly to you. Affection also looks like rubbing their faces against your leg. Again, felines have their own love language. To really encourage open affection from your cat, there are a few things you can do. This can be confusing to them and erode their confidence and sense of security. Second, embrace the art of catification. They need high perches and scratching posts! Not only are these cats old souls their images have been spotted in ancient Egyptian artwork , but they can live into their 20s!
They are social and love interacting with and playing with people. Best suited for more active families, the Abyssinian is loyal and loving.
One of the rarer cat breeds available, these muscular felines are eager to please and plenty of fun. They may even enjoy leash training! Birman cats have long coats that come in many colors and bright, blue eyes. They are known to follow their humans around, waiting for a lap to present itself so they can curl up and sleep.
Birmans adapt well to a variety of environments and are chill enough for both kids and seniors. Be sure to give them an abundance of love and attention in return! Bred by combining the American shorthair and the Burmese, the Bombay is a loyal, affectionate cat with a knack for finding you wherever you are. Talk about a big cat! The Maine coon is a larger breed with a thick, long coat. Bonding with their humans is their favorite activity.
They are known for being gentle and being able to adapt to a variety of households and groups. Not all Peterbalds are hairless; some have a light, short, fuzzy coat, while others have longer, more traditional cat coats.
It depends on their breeding. Their playfulness and intelligence. Great with kids, the Ragdoll is a lackadaisical breed that can go with the flow. Less vocal and active than the Peterbald, these giant fluff balls are always down to snuggle or lounge. Incorporate some playtime into the day, especially as the Ragdoll ages. The Scottish Fold, recognizable by its folded ears and thick limbs, would love nothing more than to spend the day nestled next to its person in bed or on the couch.
These cats happily express themselves vocally and unabashedly enjoy attention from anyone and everyone. Their athleticism and intelligence can lead to boredom without enough interaction. Average Size: Medium to large Average Weight: 15 to 20 pounds. Ragdolls are known to follow their humans from room to room, greet them after a long day out of the house, and even play games like fetch. Ragdoll cats are friendly around children and other pets, making them great family pets.
Coat and Color: Medium-length, silky plush coat; light-colored body with a darker face, legs, tail, and ears; coat patterns include bi-color, van, mitted, and colorpoint; coat colors include seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream; blue eyes.
A random mutation happened naturally as the breed emerged—these cats developed a gene that caused their ears to fold forward. Cat lovers recognized the cats for their unique look, and breeders began breeding these cats specifically for their folds.
But if you have extra time to spare for your cat, you might have found your match. Coat and Color: Bred to have a white coat but can be seen in a variety of colors, commonly calico, tortoiseshell, and tabby patterns; can have short or relatively long hair.
Because sphynx cats have no hair , they are generally cold and need a source of heat to keep them comfortable. Sphynxes love humans primarily for their body heat. This neat synergistic relationship gives these cats something they need while their humans reap the cuddly benefits. Some people say that owning a sphynx is like owning a living, breathing hot water bottle. They'll cuddle with you beneath the covers at night and perch on your lap during the day.
Coat and Color: Hairless; colors include white, black, red, chocolate, lavender, tabby, tortoiseshell, calico, pointed, and mink. Maine coons are native to America. Their history is mysterious; some believe their history dates back to cats traveling with Viking explorers.
Others think these big kitties are a mix between a cat with a raccoon, but, scientifically, that is biologically impossible. These social cats are affectionate towards people of all ages, and they love being involved in all family happenings, whether that means lounging on the couch or sitting at the table for dinner. Besides their affectionate personalities, Maine coons are great hunters and highly intelligent.
Coat and Color: Long, double coat with more than 75 color combinations and green, gold, or copper eyes. Persians are one of the most popular cat breeds in North America. They look beautiful with their long, flowy coats and have a calm, affectionate temperament. Persians are not very energetic.
They are happy lounging on the couch and achieve contentment getting ear scratches and gentle hand contact by their humans. Coat and Color: Long coat in solid white, black, cream , tabby, calico, bi-color, silver and gold, shaded, and smoke.
If you decide to bring a Siamese cat into your life, prepare to have long conversations with your vocal kitty. This breed is exceptionally social. Siamese cats have a distinctive masked look and striking pale blue eyes. Throughout history, their looks and affectionate personalities led to their popularity among cat-lovers across the world. This breed is still relatively rare in North America, but it has a dedicated following.
Bombay owners love the fact that these cats are so loving and people-oriented. Their sleek, black coat and stunning copper eyes also make them stand out among some other breeds. Breeders wanted to create a loving, affectionate cat breed that was intelligent and less vocal than the Siamese cat.
The Tonkinese resulted from crossing the Siamese and Burmese breeds for the best characteristics of both. Affectionately called Tonks, these cats love their humans. Interestingly, they are notorious for sleeping in very peculiar positions. Scottish Folds are very social and friendly cats who don't do well being left alone.
Folds are moderately active and yet very intelligent and agile. They will gladly engage in games with you and follow you around from room to room.
Sometimes referred to as the "glamorous puss" of the cat world, the Persian is notorious for its calm nature and cuddly personality. Persians are typically not very athletic nor playful. They prefer a serene environment and long naps on a comfortable sofa. Persians communicate with their expressive, gorgeous eyes, but they will sometimes cheer you up with a quiet, adorable meow.
These kitties enjoy the company of their favorite humans, as long as they treat them kindly and gently. A hybrid of the Siamese and Burmese, Tonkinese cats are characterized by their lively, social nature and pointed coat patterns of various colors. The personality of the Tonkinese is very similar to its ancestors. The Tonkinese are vocal, but their voices are softer and sweeter than those of the Siamese.
Like the Burmese, these felines often engage in dog-like behaviors such as fetching. This is a compact and heavily built cat breed originating from Thailand. They have short, dense and glossy coats that come in a variety of colors such as champagne, platinum and sable. This cat is famous for being strong, elegant and athletic. The Burmese make excellent family pets due to their loving, affectionate and playful nature. Due to their clingy personalities and puppy-like behavior, the.
Burmese are often considered to be the dogs of the cat world. These people-oriented cats often maintain their energetic and playful kitten-like personality in older years as well. Like their Siamese ancestors, Burmese are very vocal, affectionate and sweet. They are not independent and don't like being left alone for long periods of time. They get along very well with kids and other pets, including dogs. The Birman, or famously known as the "Sacred Cat of Burma", is a strikingly gorgeous cat with a soft, silky coat, piercing blue eyes, and elegant, white "gloves" on their paws.
The Birman is a docile and patient cat that doesn't cause a lot of trouble. As opposed to the close relative — the Siamese — these kitties are actually very quiet and will often greet you with the softest, most adorable low meow. Remember, these friendly cats don't cope with solitude well and will easily get lonely if left alone for too long.
If you choose the Birman for your new furriend, make sure to spoil it with extra hugs and snuggles. Tipping the scales at almost 20 lbs.
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