The kindest cat breeds
An article about those who are good with children, love petting and a peaceful environment in the house, even if there are other animals in it. By leaving such a pet alone, the owner does not have to worry that, upon returning from a walk, he will find the apartment upside down. By temperament he is sanguine or phlegmatic. We present to you the top 10 kindest domestic cat breeds!
Character, behavioral characteristics and habits
Affectionate and devoted cats bring more positive emotions into the life of their owner. Therefore, for those who are just planning to choose a future family pet, we suggest focusing on factors that will tell you about the cat’s character:
- Color. No matter how strange it may sound, behavior can be predicted even by the color of the coat. British scientists have identified a pattern. They interviewed breeders and doctors about the connection between character and color. It turned out that the majority of respondents consider pure white cats to be capricious, those who like to show off their significant position. They know their worth, are easily offended over trifles and do not accept affection in this state. But blacks, on the contrary: they are friendly, they can cope with stress themselves and help their person cope with it. Silver and golden cats are relatively calm, but become very nervous in unusual situations. The most inflexible ones are multi-colored. Most owners noted their problems with the toilet, aggressive behavior in the house and at the doctor.
- Body type. This opinion is not supported by research, but is also based on the answers of experienced breeders: thin animals have an unstable psyche, therefore they are often capricious and unfriendly, but massive animals with heavy bones are often docile and friendly.
- Upbringing. Pets that go through a difficult childhood become “wild”: they had many brothers and sisters stronger than they were, they were hurt by their first owners, or they grew up on the street. It's hard to influence when the cat is already an adult, but you can change this if you adopt a kitten!
- Muzzle expression. This is a logical conclusion from the previous point, which is confirmed by the director of a company that helps homeless animals in the USA. Your pet's hormones affect not only behavior, but also the growth and shape of the body's bones. Therefore, there is a direct connection between the features of a cat’s face and the characteristics of its character.
The kindest cats are often black or silver.
Even the most affectionate cats will be wary of their new owner at first. Only after some time will you be able to see the characteristic manifestations of goodness:
- looks into the eyes, squinting a little and purring;
- allows himself to be stroked and exposes his stomach;
- rubs its muzzle, and then its whole body, against the leg, furniture, and clothes of the owner;
- licks a person’s face or hair - it means she considers herself a protector and thus takes care of you.
Exotic
The cutest cats with a doll-like “face” and thick plush fur appeared as a result of crossing two breeds, Persian and American Shorthair. Although authoritative felinological organizations did not recognize the new hybrid for quite some time, nursery owners and cat lovers were delighted. Exotic shorthair cats inherited from the Persians a funny flattened face, short thick legs and a phlegmatic disposition. They are inquisitive, gentle and affectionate, do not tolerate loneliness well, but do not like to be cuddled. At the same time, exotics are happy to run after a ball or a spot from a laser pointer; they can be taught to give their paws and bring toys... if they want
