Why do cats sit on people's laps?

The pinnacle of ownership is the moment your cat sits on your lap. Not all cats do this, but when they do, it's a special moment worth cherishing.

Cats sit on people's laps because they like warmth. Despite having fur, their body temperature is higher than ours, so they can tolerate higher levels of heat. Cats also enjoy the comfort and security that sitting on a lap provides. When a cat sits on you, it means that it trusts you. Cats are also encouraged by their owners' scents, affection, and the feeling of comfortable clothing. Sitting on your lap also calms and calms restless cats.

Never force your cat to sit on your lap or force her to stay there if she wants to get off. This will undermine your cat's trust in you and cause her to become stressed.

Why do cats like to sit on laps so much?

When cats nestle on their owners' laps, they stay there for hours. Not all cats are lap sitters, but this behavior is part of what makes owning a cat so special. There are several reasons why cats love claws, including:

Warm

Cats are descendants of desert animals, so they are drawn to warmth. Even though they have a fur coat, they do well when they are warm. Their body temperature ranges from 100.5 to 102.5 degrees, with an average of 101.5. This means they can handle the heat better and like to curl up on warm laps.

Safety

Some cats feel safer when close to their owners. According to a study published in the journal Current Biology, scientists found that cats form strong bonds with their owners, experiencing less stress as soon as they enter the room. Cats that form such strong bonds love to be close to their owners, and the lap is the safest place for them.

Attachment

Cats that feel attached to their owners seek affection and attention from them. Curling up on your lap is the perfect place for petting and cuddling, which many cats enjoy. The sweetest sensations are under the chin, behind the ears and along the back, so focus on touching these areas when petting a cat sitting on your lap.

Confidence

Having a cat sit on your lap is the ultimate sign of trust. Sleeping makes cats vulnerable because this is when they are most susceptible to attack. It also means that cats trust you enough to protect them from danger. To build trust, never force your cat to sit on your lap—wait until she wants to curl up. This way you will be sure that your pet is truly happy.

Smell and sound

Natural human sounds and movements, such as breathing and heartbeats, relax and calm cats, helping them fall asleep. You also have a unique scent that cats can pick up on. This is a kind of security blanket for your cat, allowing her to calm down and rest.

Comfortable clothes

If your cat sits on your lap when you wear certain clothes, chances are she's sitting on you because she likes the way it makes her feel. Fabrics such as fleece and towel robes that are warm and comfortable provide the mental enrichment cats need to thrive.

Calms Anxiety

If you have an anxious cat, sitting on your lap can calm her nerves and put her to sleep. Some cats are naturally more anxious than others, which may be a result of their background. However, they tend to build trust with only one person, refusing to sit on the laps of others.

Psychological atmosphere

The cat will sit in your arms in a calm state and environment. Noise, loud television, screams and scandals cause him tension and he does not want to sit in anyone's arms. The cat does not like to sit in the arms of some people who smoke, who are aggressive even towards them, who abuse alcoholic beverages, or who are sloppy. It happens that she categorically does not accept a family member and this cannot be changed. You can only gradually teach a cat to sit in your arms if you treat her with care and affection, avoiding coercion, and then sooner or later she will reciprocate and affectionately.

You love your cat very much, but sometimes she acts so strangely that it leaves you scratching your head. There are forms of cat behavior that seem to make no sense. Even if you are unable to understand why your cat behaves in a certain way, this does not mean that its behavior is not functional or has no logic. Here are seven things that make sense to your cat... but may not make sense to you: 1. Petting and biting.

The setup for this behavior is that your cat jumps onto your lap and curls up into a ball. She may even rub against you as if she is asking to be petted. You start petting the cat, she purrs with pleasure, and then after a few minutes she suddenly turns around and hits or bites you. Why is she doing this? Although this drastic change in mood seems to come on suddenly, it is a fairly common behavior in some cats who, at some point, reach a threshold of tolerance. The behavior, known as petting aggression or pet-induced aggression, occurs when a cat becomes overstimulated from constant petting and when signals from its body language go unnoticed by you. At this point, the cat sees the only way to get you to stop touching it - to scratch or bite you. To avoid this in the future, pay attention to your cat's body signals that indicate she is reaching the limit of her tolerance. Typical signs of such signals are twitching of the skin on the back and sides, wagging the tail furiously, wagging the tip of the tail, stopping purring, changing body position, ears laid back, meowing, staring at your hand. If you notice any of them, stop petting immediately and you will be able to avoid unnecessary scratches and teeth marks on your hands.

2. Grass and vomit.

This story usually happens with cats that are allowed to roam outdoors or with those for whom caring owners purchase grass from pet stores. Many cats love to eat grass, love to sit in the grass, and do everything they can to look like little fluffy sheep. Usually, after a few minutes of chewing on young greens, you hear the familiar sounds of “boue-boue” - the cat begins to vomit. Many cat owners want to please their fresh grass lovers and grow grass in pots on windows or in planting boxes all year round. But cats have to pay for their pleasure by cleaning up vomit, and sometimes even washing bed linen if the cat chooses the owner's bed as a suitable place to empty its stomach. From all of the above, a logical question arises: why do cats like to eat things that almost always lead to vomiting? There are several theories among experts about this, but no one knows the exact answer. According to one version, the cat uses the grass as a way to treat an upset stomach. Some cats may also chew grass to help clear hairballs from their stomach that do not pass through the gastrointestinal tract.

3. Wetting paws

Why does your cat dip its paw in a bowl of water and then lick the water off it, rather than just drinking it the normal way? This doesn't seem to make any sense to a human, but it's a very practical behavior from a cat's point of view. Sometimes, a cat chooses this strange way of drinking if the water bowl is too deep or too narrow. Cats have long whiskers and don't like being crushed by the sides of a bowl. Immersing the paw in water, in this case, makes drinking more convenient and enjoyable. A cat that lives in a house with several cats or other animals may resort to this method of drinking from a safety point of view if the atmosphere between the animals is tense. She may not feel comfortable enough to put her head in a bowl that would obstruct her view. If she needs to constantly watch her rear, then a wet paw is the best way to drink while remaining alert. Finally, the third reason for this behavior is that if the water level in the cat's bowl is always different, she may not be sure what level the water is at this time, and in order to avoid getting her nose wet, your cat may develop the habit of drinking by plunging her paw .

4. Rear view

For many cat owners, this seems like very offensive behavior. The cat jumps onto your lap to sit or cuddle, but all the time stands with its butt to your nose. The cat may even lie down on your chest, placing its butt almost on your face. It may seem that no matter where your cat decides to sit, whether it's on the coffee table in front of you or on your computer desk while you check your email, you'll always get the same view of the bushy tail and everything underneath it. In fact, it is very simple to explain this behavior. It is not offensive, it is actually very beneficial for the cat and means showing great trust in its owner. Since a cat is an animal that is both a predator and a prey, the cat's instinct makes it constantly look for safe places to rest and sleep so that a larger predator does not sneak up on it. If a cat turns away from you when it settles next to you, it shows that it trusts you and perhaps even that it intends to observe the environment for both of you. In addition, since a cat is a predator, it makes sense for it to remain vigilant and have an overview of its surroundings in case an unwary bird flies by or a mouse slips by.

5. Crazy cat dance

Your cat suddenly, and for no apparent reason, decides to go on a sprint around the house as if she's chasing an imaginary mouse. She dances around herself, she pounces on an invisible enemy, she jumps on the furniture and her cat tree, as if there is a lot of game around and all of it needs to be caught. You carefully examine everything around, but cannot find a single sign of the presence of any prey, not even the smallest spider or cockroach. What makes some cats go crazy, jump and throw themselves at walls, catch invisible bugs and birds? Most likely, your cat saw some shadow or a bright spot on the wall, or she simply accumulated so much energy inside herself that she must immediately get rid of it. Cats are hunters and they are designed to move. If your cat sleeps too much and doesn't get adequate exercise, and if you don't play with it every day to burn off some of its pent-up energy, your cat may just suddenly decide to get rid of the excess energy on its own and start chasing sunbeams and invisible friends. Also keep in mind that cats have more finely tuned senses than humans and your cat may hear, smell or see things that you won't even notice. Therefore, she may well chase the broom that the neighbor is sweeping behind the wall, since she hears this sound through the walls. Don’t rush to call your cat crazy or attribute to her the ability to see ghosts, just remember first how long ago you played or just talked with her. Maybe she's just really bored.

6. Love of paper

No matter how many toys you buy for your cat or how interesting you arrange the environment, she probably won't notice if she sees a piece of blank paper, book or magazine lying on the table in front of you. She will immediately come running and sit on it, not paying attention to your objections. If a piece of paper or magazine is lying directly on the floor, your cat will most likely sit on that piece of paper, ignoring all the beautiful beds you have purchased for her. It doesn't make sense, does it? There are several reasons for this behavior. When it comes to sitting on the paper or magazine you are reading, your smart cat knows exactly where your attention is directed and if she wants attention, she obviously needs to position herself between your eyes and the paper. As for the paper on the floor or on the table, which no one pays attention to, this can be attributed to the cat’s natural desire to be on a slight elevation. If a cat wants to sit on the floor or on a table, but at the same time she only wants to be a little highlighted in status, to be a little taller, she may feel that the paper makes her that way because it is different from the rest of the surface. In addition, paper is a very warm material and cats feel this, as they have very finely tuned thermoregulation.

7. After eating, bury it.

You set out a bowl of food for your cat and she lazily chews the contents, and then she gets up and starts burying the contents of the bowl just like she does in the litter box. Is your cat really telling you that the food is tasteless and like the contents of the litter box? Or is the cat trying to tell you to eat this crap yourself, but she won’t eat it? In fact, this is normal behavior and is based on the cat's survival instinct as a predator. If your cat doesn't finish her food, her behavior of burying leftover food is an attempt to hide food so as not to attract other predators to her habitat and hunting. Also, this behavior prevents potential prey from receiving warning that a predator is in close proximity. Even indoor cats that never go outside to hunt retain these survival instincts.

The article was prepared based on materials from the website of Pam Johnson Bennett.

Many cat owners constantly ask questions like “why does the cat do this?”, “why does she do this?”, “how can we explain the behavior of the pet?”, “what is hidden behind such actions of the animal?” In fact, your beloved kitty has so many different “obscure” habits! But you were sure earlier that you had thoroughly studied the animal and all actions were predictable and understandable! Oh, how wrong you were!

So, let's begin to reveal the secrets of cat behavior:

1.Why does a cat lick your hair and face?

The very first impression a kitten receives from its mother cat is the licking of the fur with its tongue and the process of washing itself. For a child, this is a vivid example of care, a form of behavior for expressing his feelings. Therefore, if a cat tries to lick you, know that this is an expression of love and devotion to you.

2. Why does a cat, lying on your chest or knees, move its paws and “trample” on you?

This behavior again goes back to childhood. The baby, sucking mother's milk, massages the cat's belly with its paws, thus stimulating a more abundant flow of milk. An adult cat expresses the highest degree of satisfaction and delight with this behavior.

3. Why do cats, in the overwhelming majority, go into the arms or settle on the laps of those who don’t particularly like them?

When one cat tries to scare another, it arches its back in an arc, raises its fur and hisses intimidatingly. If a person does not really like cats, he tries not to attract the animal’s undue attention with his calm behavior. And the animal perceives such human behavior as a sign of favor. It is easy to notice that cats are usually more friendly towards those family members who behave calmly and do not try to grab the cat in their hands or force it to do something without its desire.

4.Why does a cat sometimes hit its head on a person?

You can often notice how our furry pet comes up to us and hits his head on his legs, as if “butting.” With this behavior, a cat shows its affection for a person.

5. Why do cats rub against their legs, furniture, doors and other objects?

Cats and male cats have special glands on the tail, on the whisker pinches (pads), on the lips, on the tongue, near the genitals and between the front legs on the chest. With the help of these glands, cats mark their territory. When an animal rubs against your leg, it is saying that you are its property. For this very reason, the animal also rubs against other objects in the house.

6. Why does a cat, passing by another, slow down its speed?

All animals of the cat family distribute territory among themselves depending on their position in. Any violation of this system leads to conflict. Consequently, if a cat simply wants to pass by, he tries to slow down, as if showing that he is the owner of this territory. If the animal does not look at the owner of the neighboring plot at all, then in this case it demonstrates complete confidence in itself and its abilities, informing the opponent that he does not even need to look at him - he is not worthy of even a glance.

7. Why does a cat, when it buries its feces, also “dig” outside the box?

This is due to the innate tendency of cats to cleanliness. The animal is simply trying not to get its paws dirty. The thought that her actions are ineffective does not occur to her.

8.Why do cats purr?

A mother cat purrs to show her babies that she is nearby. Kids respond in kind when everything is fine. Young animals purr to each other, inviting them to play. An adult cat purrs, showing that she is in an excellent mood and is not encroaching on someone else's territory. Purring also has a healing effect: cats often purr when they are in pain, thereby trying to help the body cope with the disease. This is why people apply a purring cat to a sore spot.

9.Why does a cat periodically scratch the floor or “bury” a bowl of food?

This happens for two reasons: the cat tries to hide food “in reserve” or shows you that she doesn’t like the food.

10.Why do cats attack their legs and bite them?

Kitten games always include elements of ambush, surprise attacks and jumping. It's from nature.

11. Why might some people be allergic to animal dander?

Correctly speaking, allergies are caused not by the fur itself, but by the FEL D1 protein, which is contained in the cat’s saliva. When an animal licks itself, it transfers saliva to the fur, after which the fur and saliva end up on furniture and other interior items. Different cats produce different amounts of protein. It should be remembered that cats are less allergenic than cats. There are two known methods for preventing such allergies - bathing the animal, when the substances are washed off from the fur (it is not recommended to bathe the cat often), or wiping the cat's fur with a special soft cloth.

12.Why does a cat turn its back to you if you don’t pay any attention to it for a long time?

Cats, like other animals, are able to distinguish visual signals from your body, and in the case when you do not show signs of aggressive behavior, or calmly move away from its field of vision, the animal loses all interest in you and turns away.

13.Why do cats bring you strangled mice?

At least four theories are known:

a) The cat gives you a gift as a sign of its love or because you feed it.

b) The cat considers you an unlucky hunter and tries to teach you how to hunt.

c) The cat carries the caught prey to a safe, convenient place, where it can later eat it.

d) The cat, in its own way, tries to feed you and not let you die of hunger.

14. Why do cats often “hide” their toys in dishes with food or water?

Animals consider the territory in which they feed to be their property. Consequently, they try to drag all their toys to a safe place, from their point of view, onto their territory. Often this ends up being their bowl.

15. Why do cats like to bite the skin without hurting and hold it there for a few seconds?

This is a kind of cat kiss.

16.Why do cats lick photographs and plastic bags?

In this way, they “taste” a smell that humans cannot sense, but animals do.

17.Why does a cat “wince” when it sniffs something that particularly interests it?

If a cat raises its upper lip and “wrinkles,” this means that it wants to inhale the aroma that interests it more deeply so that it reaches the so-called aroma located in the cat’s mouth.

18.Why do cats scratch the glass on the windows?

They check whether a glass barrier exists or is missing.

19.Why don’t cats like to bathe?

Under natural conditions, most cats are calm about water, and some breeds can even fish (). But when an animal is forcibly restrained by hand and dipped into a container of water, from his point of view, this does not really resemble voluntary “fishing”, which causes natural indignation.

20.Why do cats like to drink running tap water?

Cats, like all animals, prefer fresh food and water. From their point of view, running water looks fresher, so water flowing from a tap is much more attractive to them than water poured into a bowl. For the same reason, cats love to drink from large containers.

21.Why do cats hide when they are sick or feel unwell?

Instinct tells the animal that when it is weak, it is easy prey for a predator, therefore, during periods of illness, animals try to escape from possible dangers.

22.Why do cats spend so much time and diligently licking their fur?

For cats, the process of licking is also a way of maintaining their mental balance. When a cat licks itself frequently, it means that it is irritated and wants to calm down as quickly as possible.

23.Why do cats often “interject” into a telephone conversation?

When a cat hears you talking to someone and doesn't see anyone else, it tends to think you're talking to it, so it starts to "talk" to you.

24.Why do cats scratch wallpaper and upholstered furniture?

It is believed that cats wear down their claws in this way. However, even if you offer the animal a lot, the cat will still happily take to the door frame or the corner of the sofa. This happens, among other reasons, because on the cat’s paws, between the toes, there are special glands with which the cat marks its home.

25.Why can a cat, if you pet it for a long time, suddenly scratch or bite?

If a person touches sensitive areas for a cat for a long time - the ears, nose, tail, the animal may make a sound that it is “overexcited”, but if the person does not stop, then the cat may bite or scratch.

26.Why does a cat drag food onto the floor and not eat it in a bowl?

Most cats don't like their whiskers touching dishes. In addition, in a narrow container, some of the food may be inaccessible to the tongue. For these reasons, cats prefer to eat from a wide, low plate, and ideally from the floor.

27.Why does a cat crouch when it notices a bird?

When a cat hunts for prey, it squats several times. With these movements the animal shows that an attack will soon follow. Another version is that this is how the animal demonstrates its dissatisfaction. When a cat is hunting for a bird in natural conditions, it is quiet and hardly noticeable. If the prey turns out to be unattainable, the animal makes such deceptive movements.

Cat owners simply adore their pets, even if their hands are scratched and the morning starts with a furry butt. These six cat breeds do not indulge in such behavior. They are very affectionate towards their owners and only sit with their butts on their laps.

Scottish fold cat

This breed is called not only affectionate, but also very diligent. The Scot will easily watch the film with you.

Ragdoll

Ragdoll loves to be lazy. If you sit him on your lap, he will simply be too lazy to leave there.

Persian cat

If Persians are active in childhood, then with age they calm down. Most likely, cats of this breed will not mind stroking and hugging.

Cornish Rex

Cornish Rexes are considered very intelligent. They become attached to their owner and love to sit in his arms. This may be due to their short hair, which makes them colder than others.

Canadian Sphynx

These cats are completely naked. It is not surprising that they are looking for warmth: both physical and mental.

Why does my cat sit on my partner but not on me?

Cats often become attached to certain people, and usually those who feed them and give them the most attention. Cats prefer people who don't force them to sit on their laps and give them the space they need. There is a fine line between giving your cat too much and too little attention, and you should consider which side you are on.

Likewise, if you move around too much or are noisier than your partner, your cat will be more likely to sit on him rather than you. According to VCA Hospitals, cats have between 45 and 80 million scent receptors. This means that they can distinguish between your and your partner's smells. Your cat may be sitting on your partner because he prefers his scent.

Means of attracting attention

Reliable and effective, we note, a remedy. Cats will definitely settle on a person in anticipation of attention to their furry person. What did you say there about the independence and independence of cats? You were mistaken. The mustachioed striped one climbed on top of you, expecting a portion of caresses and bliss. It’s not surprising: you’ve been at work all day, and the cat has gotten really bored. And now she is simply making up for the attention she lost during the day. Fuzzies are really bored, and very much so. The reported "aloofness" of cats seems to be greatly overrated.

Why doesn't my cat sit on my lap anymore?

If something has changed in your cat's environment recently, she may feel too stressed or anxious to sit on your lap. This may be due to the following reasons:

New pet
The birth of a child
recent move.

Additionally, if you have recently punished or yelled at your cat, she may develop a fear of you and lose the trust she once had to sit on your lap. Cats will stay away if they feel threatened, so it will take a lot of effort to regain your pet's trust before he sits on your lap again.

Unfortunately, cats will also stay away from you if you accidentally hurt them, such as by standing on their tail. Hopefully, over time, your cat will feel comfortable enough to sit on your lap again.

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My cat sits next to me, but not on my lap

Just because your cat won't sit on your lap doesn't mean she doesn't want to be around you. Some cats are not naturally attracted to human laps and prefer to nest somewhere nearby. Being close to you provides the same security, affection and trust as sitting on your lap.

Shy and fearful cats are less likely to sit on your lap. The same goes for cats who don't like to be petted or petted too often.

Highest trust

Security and trust in our case act like twin brothers. What is security without trust? Experts point out the importance of one more issue: you should always give the purr the opportunity to choose. It is unlikely that a cat will sit blissfully on your lap if you forcibly scooped it up and distracted it from a more important matter. The main thing is that the pet itself jumps on its owner, pays tribute to politeness, and when it gets tired, it calmly leaves. This is exactly how a bridge of trust is built between a person and a cat (information for those who don’t know).

Why do some cats don't like to sit on your lap?

It's a great honor when cats choose to sit on their owners' laps. Unfortunately, this means that not all cats are meant to sit on your lap. Don't take it personally—you can still build a relationship with your cat, you'll just have to find other ways to enjoy her company. Here are the most common reasons why cats don't like sitting on laps:

Cats adopted as adults are much less likely to sit on their owner's lap, especially if they have a traumatic past or have previously lived outside. Kittens are easier to train and socialize, but many older cats prefer to keep their distance and enjoy human company from afar.

How to logically explain why a cat lies on a person

There are such concepts as placebo and zootherapy. A person could simply have had a good night's sleep and his condition improved. However, faith is a great thing, and if a cat slept next to you at night, then this is “certainly” his merit.

What are cats' favorite places?

There is an opinion that sleeping in your owner’s bed is not at all a reason to let him pet you. The cat may turn out to be a real egoist, and climbs into bed for his own self-affirmation.

A cat's favorite places are the owner's chest, back, and head. The cat can lie on its chest, curled up in a ball, but not sleep, its eyes will be open. Most often, at such moments, it is a pity to drive the animal away - after all, it is so convenient for him - this is the owner’s reasoning.

A narcissistic cat thinks differently: by riding a person, he shows “who’s boss.”

A pet sleeping at the feet has a soft and peaceful character. If the owner is tired and his legs are filled with heaviness, such an animal will immediately assess the situation and lie down next to him.

A cat can climb onto a pillow if the owner’s temperature has risen. This way he calms the owner and warms himself up. For an animal to sleep comfortably, it needs to be warm and safe. Cats find such conditions in the closet, chest of drawers, nightstand or bed. If a cat prefers to sleep in a bed, then he probably believes that he is the master of the house.

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This doesn't mean you can't train an adult cat to sit on your lap, but it will take time, effort and a lot of patience before she decides to do it.

Personality

Cats are not accustomed to sitting on laps - it all depends on their character. There may be no specific reason why your cat won't sit on yours, it's simply your pet's personality. Some cats become more affectionate with age and like to sit on your lap, but this is not guaranteed. Enjoy your cat and her quirks without making her sit on you.

Other pets

When there are other pets in the house, cats may feel too dangerous to sit on your lap. Not all pets get along well with each other. Animals can become jealous if they feel they have to “share” with their owners. Dogs, in particular, scare cats away from their owners by becoming aggressive. They also bark and growl to scare away cats. In this case, it's not that the cat doesn't want to sit on your lap - it's just too much of a risk.

Rough treatment

Be careful how you handle and pet your cat. If you are too rough or stress your cat when you touch her, the cat will stay away. You may not realize that you are being too rough, but your cat will avoid you and refuse to sit on your lap.

Why does my cat start running around at three in the morning?

Short answer: because she wants to. The ancestor of the modern domestic cat, the steppe cat (Felis silvestris lybica), is predominantly nocturnal. The sleep-wake schedule of domesticated cats has become quite flexible, but they usually stay awake more than people, and instead of sleeping for a long time, they take a nap. So if you go to bed while your cat is sleeping in a chair and find her in the same position the next morning, chances are she's had an overnight adventure that you don't even know about.

What cats are good on your lap?

If you want to get an affectionate cat, you need to know: What are the best cats? There are several breeds to choose from, including:

Ragdoll

Ragdolls are calm cats specially bred for affection. They are known for laying down on laps when picked up and cuddled, making them popular pets.

Siamese

Siamese cats are sociable animals that love to spend time with their owners. They crave companionship and happily sit on their owners' laps for hours.

Maine Coon

Maine Coons are known as family cats. They enjoy being around people and follow them around, displaying a friendly temperament and enjoying cuddles.

Scottish fold

Scottish Folds are charming, easy-going cats that enjoy curling up on their owners' laps. They don't like to be outside. Instead, they prefer to stay within their family.

Persian

Persian cats are one of the most good-natured and obedient cat breeds. They are not very active and need to be kept indoors, so they will happily snuggle on your lap.

Birman

Burmese cats are not as well known as some of the other breeds on our list, but they are loving companion cats. They are very people-oriented and love to be hugged and held like a baby.

Tonkinese

Tonkinese cats are closely related to Siamese cats. They are friendly and affectionate, making them excellent family pets. They crave companionship and require a lot of attention, making them ideal lap cats.

Russian blue

Russian Blues are affectionate, but not affectionate. They are often shy at first, but come out of their shell once they get to know their family. They are excellent at recognizing human emotions and snuggle up to their owners when they are sad.

Bombay

Bombay cats enjoy watching the world while sitting on their owners' laps. They love as much attention as they can get, so the lap is the perfect place to get it.

Sphinx

Sphynxes are cute, affectionate pets that require attention. They don't like to be alone - they are happiest when there are people around to cuddle and pet them.