TOP 20 most affectionate cats
The most loyal and affectionate cats are those that completely trust a person, are attached to the whole family and do not show the slightest signs of aggression.
By the way, read about the most beautiful cats in the world, they are often the kindest and most loyal.
Ragdoll
This fluffy cat was created by crossing Burma and Angora. Her name is translated into Russian as “rag doll.” And it is not by chance that it is named this way, the fact is that it has a very low muscle tone and pain threshold; in the hands of its owner, the Ragdoll completely relaxes and allows you to do whatever you want with itself. Because of its remarkable character and amazing beauty, this breed is in great demand in the world, although it is more widespread in America and Great Britain, it is quite rare in Russia.
These cats are large and can weigh up to 10 kg. Colors: color point, bicolor and mitted.
They are very attached to the whole family, they love to talk with the owner and sit in their arms. The high gullibility of these animals can turn into disaster for them - they practically cannot stand up for themselves, they completely lack the hunting instinct and aggressiveness.
They are smart, easily accustomed to scratching posts, litter trays, and changing food. If you practice wearing a harness from a young age, you can walk your cat outside. The pet matures very slowly, remains a kitten until two years old, and is playful. Ragdoll cannot be denied communication; the cat sincerely suffers from inattention, is kind and affectionate, like a child. He is distinguished by a calm, silent and flexible, almost ideal character.
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More about ragdolls.
If you are interested in the kindest cats in the world, then you will probably also be interested in the most evil ones, be sure to read the article about them on our portal Mister Cat.
Shorthair exotic
A cat with the appearance of a child – a characteristic “baby face” – takes first place in the popularity rating not only in our country, but throughout the world. This is explained by Exot's unusual beauty and excellent character. The colors come in a variety of colors, and the eye color matches the coat color. The animals are friendly, strive to be near their owner around the clock, are kind to children and play with them with pleasure.
They are distinguished by a complete lack of aggression and a playful disposition, but do not tolerate loneliness, separation from the owner and have a hard time getting used to new people and pets.
Read about the exotic shorthair cat.
Burmese cat
The TOP 20 most tame cats include the Burma. The homeland of the short-haired cat is Southeast Asia; in the fifties of the last century, it appeared in Europe.
The color variations are varied; the lower part of the body is always one or two shades lighter than the upper part. Eye color ranges from yellow to bright amber and copper. This rather large animal is famous for its friendliness, playfulness and energy, while having the manners of royalty. Only this pet has the amazing ability to win over everyone - even people who don’t like cats and aggressive dogs. He sincerely loves children and allows them to do whatever they want with them; they completely trust the person. Also read articles on the best cats for children.
Burmilla
The breed was created in England by crossing a Burmese and a Persian chinchilla in 1981. There are a lot of cat colors: shaded black, red, chocolate, blue, lilac, caramel and apricot. The eyes are golden or green with dark rims.
The pets are not as energetic as the Burmese, but they are ready to follow their owner around the clock. They love to be held, are very affectionate and require constant attention. At the same time, they are absolutely non-conflict and patient. The harmfulness of the Persians is not characteristic of them, but they know how to find a common language with everyone, like the Burmas. Will get along in any family.
Read a separate article about Burmilla.
Neva Masquerade
This breed is the result of crossing a Siberian and a Siamese. It was developed in the 60s of the 20th century in Leningrad. This elegant cat is much loved because of its color, bright blue eyes and long, glossy fur, which is considered hypoallergenic.
A very friendly, intelligent and unusually attached creature to its owner, it is perfect for families with children. He never shows aggression and is friendly with any pets.
Also read the article about the Neva Masquerade.
Nibelung
This cat, whose name translates as “child of the mists,” is not an independent breed. They are distinguished by their amazing blue color with a silver haze and emerald eyes, very similar to the Russian Blue.
These cats talk silently. They love their owner very much and become attached to one person for life, although they treat other family members very well. They do not tolerate noise, screams, or quarrels. Completely undemanding, non-offensive and non-conflicting. Smart and intelligent, do not strive for leadership. When separated from their owner, they feel sad, but are able to adapt to new conditions and are stress-resistant. They love children, never offend them, and treat them patronizingly. But a child that is too small will irritate the Nibelung with excessive noise. They don’t get used to other animals right away, but over time they take everyone under their protection.
Nibelung
Read more interesting things about the Nibelungs.
Russian blue
The Russian people have long created legends about the character of this cat. This natural breed almost never makes sounds. Even a cat in heat does not make loud noises, and the cat does not mark its territory. These animals are able to remain calm and equanimous, discreetly showing their love for the owner, but they are strongly attached to him - they always try to keep him in sight. Possessing excellent resistance to stress, they tolerate changes quite well - departures of family members, the appearance of other pets in the house. They become nannies and playmates for children; they never let out their claws, even if the child accidentally caused pain. With real offenders they will be able to stand up for themselves with confidence.
They will be happy to sit next to the elderly owner, listen carefully and assent. Absolutely not vindictive. Excellent hunters, they have no equal in catching rats and mice. Very smart, easy to educate and train.
Russian blue
More interesting things about Russian Blues.
Himalayan
This calm, but at the same time playful and incredibly attached to its owner, the cat inherited the first trait from its Persian ancestor, and the second and third from the Siamese. He loves to communicate with adults and children, sit on laps, and, interestingly, swim.
Her voice is quiet, she likes to look questioningly at her owner, thus expressing her desires or requests. Among other character traits of this breed is a reluctance to sleep in closed cat houses, and likes to nest next to the owner, preferably on the bed. Also does not tolerate confined spaces.
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Also read a separate article about Himalayan cats.
Peterbald
These cats are a type of sphinx, and among others, for example, Canadian, Don, they are the youngest. They are one of those few breeds that are more dog than cat in nature. They love to follow their owner's heels, and, what is important, they are quite trainable. Peterbalds tolerate loneliness very poorly, they wait for their beloved owner sitting at the door and joyfully, almost wagging their tail, rush at him when they meet. They respond well to their name and love all family members.
These are very talkative cats, which is interesting, this is a character trait shared by all hairless cats. They can get along not only with people, but also with any other pets, and can even fall in love with them. And in adulthood they remain very playful, so they will definitely become friends with children in the house. They love to wash themselves, eat delicious food, and hunt well. Their temperament is very lively, so such a cat is unlikely to suit melancholic people.
PeterbaldAlso read the article about the St. Petersburg sphinxes.
Selkirk Rex
The character of the animal has absorbed all the exceptional features of the breeds involved in the creation of these “teddy bears” - Briton, Persian and Exotic. They are silent, moderately playful and absolutely good-natured. They love to sit and lie next to their owner and get along well with other pets.
Stress-resistant, smart and easy to learn. Loyal to their owner, like dogs. But at the same time, they are friendly to all the inhabitants of the house, caressing any people with pleasure, and are irreplaceable companions for children in noisy games. “Teddy bears” can charm any person.
Read more about plush Selkirk Rex dogs.
Laperm
The cute, bear-like pet with curly, curly fur that comes in a variety of colors is sometimes called an alpaca. These animals are very affectionate, sociable and great for playing with children. Friendly and curious cats are good hunters. They are absolutely conflict-free and get along with any other animals. They are very quiet, practically do not speak, are attached to people and do not tolerate loneliness well. Considered hypoallergenic.
More interesting things about lapermas.
Oriental
Graceful, swift and sophisticated, the Oriental never shows aggression (by the way, read the article about cat breeds prone to anger). He is friendly, affectionate and sociable, and does not like to be left alone. The short coat, lying close to the body, comes in different colors; the color of the eyes matches its coloring. These cats are talkative and hooligan, love noisy games with children and are very energetic.
Balinese and Oriental
We recommend reading the article about the oriental cat.
Pixie Bob
A cat with the appearance of a lynx and a good-natured character is distinguished by polydactyly (and the number of toes on one paw can reach ten) and a short tail (read the article about how many toes cats have). These kind, intelligent and devoted animals love all family members, especially children - they happily play with them without showing any aggression. They love walks in the fresh air on a harness. They are similar to dogs in their devotion to their owner.
We recommend reading the article about the TOP smartest cat breeds.
More about pixiebobs.
Burmese cat (Sacred Burma)
One of the oldest natural breeds, it comes in a variety of colors - red, blue, cream, chocolate, lilac, siale, but always color point. Very attached to humans, playful and affectionate pets know how to persistently achieve their goals. They are completely non-aggressive and happily make friends with other animals. They love to sleep with their owner under a blanket. These affectionate, slightly obsessive and jealous pets are very loved by children, as faithful companions in games.
Also read about Burma.
York chocolate
This cat was born as a result of crossing Persian and Siamese breeds. Interestingly, these wonderful chocolate cats did not inherit a single bad trait from their ancestors. We all know how Siamese can sometimes amaze with their rancor and cunning, but Yorkies, on the contrary, are completely open and very friendly. A saying that fully characterizes them: “If you have York, you will never be alone again.” Without their owners, these pets are incredibly sad, treat other animals in the house well and can easily make friends even with a dog. However, it is still not worth getting small animals, such as a parrot or a hamster, since these cats are excellent hunters.
One of the pleasant and rare traits for other cat breeds is the Yorkie’s ability to literally adapt to its owner, his daily routine and habits. In the morning he will get up with him and go for a walk with pleasure, he will easily get used to the harness. This cat requires attention, and, as we have already said, does not like loneliness, but understands perfectly well if it is in the way, and in this case it will not insist on attention. Moderately playful and will never offend a child, a very family cat.
Read a lot about chocolate Yorkies on our portal.
Dwelf
This breed is the result of an experiment in crossing Sphynxes, Munchkins and American Curls. Dwarf pets (dwarf - gnome, elf - elf) weigh no more than two kilograms. They have short legs, a bald strong body, large ears and an expressive look of huge blue eyes. Gentle, intelligent and trusting creatures are a rarity in our country. They do not tolerate loneliness, noise and quarrels, are inactive, slightly annoying and touchy, but not aggressive. Children love these little ones very much and Dwelf, if he is not offended, plays with them with pleasure.
Cornish Rex
A small, graceful cat with short curly hair, she is highly intelligent and friendly. In addition, he has innate grace and artistic habits. The pet is very active all his life, children love him, to which he fully reciprocates.
A lot about Cornish Rex.
Devon Rex
A rare breed among curly cats. Large ears and huge, wide-open eyes make this animal look like an alien creature. Active and cheerful cats play with children with pleasure, are hardy and resemble a dog in many habits (for example, wagging their tail).
About Devon Rex.
Poodlecat
The rare breed was obtained by crossing Devon Rex, Scottish Fold, Chartreuse, Norwegian Forest, Somali, Maine Coon. Friendly and loyal creatures are very fond of human communication. Unobtrusive, non-aggressive and smart.
Manx
This breed of tailless cats has been known since the 16th century. Any colors and colors are allowed. Active, inquisitive, friendly and loyal. They love children and enjoy playing with them.
Read the article about Manx.
PS
Well, you learned a little about the TOP 10 gentle cats. But that's my personal opinion. After reading this article, you are not obligated to run out and get one of the above breeds. It cannot be said that absolutely all cats are gentle and affectionate. First of all, the character of a cat directly depends on genetics. In second place is the upbringing given by the owner, and only then the attitude of other family members.
Your main task when communicating with a cat is to treat the animal with love, care and tenderness.
Love cats and they will love you!
Author of the article: Yulia Logunova
Mr. Cat recommends: TOP 5 breeds for young children
Young children often mistake a cat for a toy. There are not many animals that can patiently endure not always gentle treatment.
Napoleon (Minuet)
Miniature pets were received quite recently; the breed was approved only in 2020 and is in development. Delicate creatures with short legs, thick long hair and a very cute “baby face” have good health and a wonderful character. Resembling a soft toy in appearance, the babies immediately fell in love with children.
The ancestors of these cats are Persians and Munchkins. But the bad traits of their character are not at all characteristic of the Napoleons, namely the arrogance of the former and the belligerence of the latter. This is the best breed if there are children in the family, and the thing is that even in adulthood they are ready to play literally for hours on end, and never get angry, do not bite or scratch. Just angels, aren't they? Yes, these cats do not have conflicts, but at the same time they become attached to their owner forever and experience separation from him very poorly. They are very sociable and can make friends with other animals, cats, dogs.
These cats are very easy to train, they are obedient and attentive, and, despite their short legs, they are very active. Perhaps their only drawback, excessive gullibility, will go into the arms of anyone, you just have to call them.
About Napoleons.
Ragamuffin
The name of this breed means “Raggedy” and is due to the fact that ordinary street cats participated in the selection. The original working title "Cherub" would have suited them better - the pet's character is admirable. He is simply ideal in terms of the degree of his love and affection for a person.
Friendly towards other pets, but must occupy a dominant position. The hunting instinct and any manifestations of aggression are completely absent. This pet is always happy to play with children and allows itself to be treated like a doll or soft toy. It is important that children understand that this living creature needs to be treated with care. Ragamuffin takes it hard when he is punished. To avoid prolonged stress on your pet, he should always be handled with care, given his touchy nature. He absolutely cannot stand separation from his owner; you cannot be separated from this delicate pet for a long time.
About ragamuffins.
Bambino
Another representative of the dwarf breed is a hairless cat. The hybrid of the Canadian Sphynx and short-legged Munchkins, which is still an experimental breed, quickly won people's hearts.
Bambino is one of those cats that will remain a kitten until their last breath. Extravagant appearance is combined with a lively and sociable character. Kind, affectionate, inquisitive, sociable and intelligent pets are great friends with everyone, both people and animals. They love games very much, they will never scratch or offend a child.
Read more about bambino cats.
Snow shu
The “snow slipper” is so named for the white “socks” on its paws. She combined the features of her two parents, namely the Siamese and the American Shorthair, and turned out to be completely unique. She is balanced and absolutely non-conflict, very smart and easy to learn, she easily opens any door in the house. He loves his owner very much, but without being too intrusive. Not as talkative as the Siamese. Very playful at any age.
They will quickly get to know everyone, and, of course, will charm both family members and guests. Just look at them! They patronize their owner, licking them, trying to warn about some danger. They adore children and are ready to take part in noisy fun at any time of the day or night.
Read about Snowshoe cats.
Canadian Sphynx
The first breed of hairless cats bred by people surprised us with their docile nature. Sphinxes always and completely obey their owner - this is an unquestioned authority. But when communicating, they will persistently look into the eyes - this is their peculiarity. They love to swim, sunbathe in the sun and freeze for a long time in the “thinker’s pose,” sometimes taking awkward body positions and thinking. Sociable and clean. They love to sit on their owner's shoulder and sleep next to him, wrapped in a blanket. Children are loved and treated as if they were their own children. Sphinxes make excellent nannies for infants. They are distinguished by a complete lack of aggression.
We recommend an article about the differences between the Canadian and Don Sphynxes.
Sphinx
Beautiful hairless cats, Sphyns, are considered one of the most affectionate pets. Their love and patience for their owner and other inhabitants of the house knows no bounds.
Sphinxes are very kind and friendly. They can spend hours on end cuddling, playing and simply spending time together with people dear to him. Hairless cats will definitely try to get to know strangers and will not run away or hide.
Attention! Sphynxes are ready to tolerate all the antics of children, allowing them to stroke, squeeze and carry them in their arms. If little naughty creatures cross the border, they will prefer to call their owner for help by meowing.
Sphynxes not only make friends and play with other animals. The cat can take on the role of a teacher and leader and will keep order in the house.
Character, behavioral characteristics and habits
All affectionate and kind cats can be characterized very simply - they are happy and completely trust a person. You can understand whether a pet is living well in a family by the following signs:
- The cat often looks into the eyes of the household, squinting and purring. This is a look of expression of love, trust and happiness.
- When caressing, he simply exudes contentment and demonstrates the highest degree of trust, exposing his belly.
- Often rubs its muzzle or whole body against furniture and legs when the owner appears, thus showing that he is glad to meet you and is waiting for affection.
- The highest degree of love and trust is when the pet sits on the owner’s lap, shoulder, and sleeps with him.
- If a cat licks the owner’s face and hair, she not only loves him, she considers herself the eldest and most important in the pair, and demonstrates her protection.
Burma
Burmese cats are one of the most affectionate and pleasant pets. These graceful creatures are incredibly intelligent and love the company of people. Breeders note that the Burmese learns quickly and remembers the rules of behavior.
These cats will not leave their owner even for a minute, and when left alone, they begin to get bored and sad. That is why it would be better to have someone in the house.
Burma is the embodiment of soft, affectionate friendliness. The cat will not look at the street from the window for hours with philosophical sadness or doze on the closet away from the noise. The Burmese will spin around in front of you all the time, lie directly on the keyboard, on your lap, or hang peacefully from your shoulder. Being closer to a loved one is important to her.
How to treat a cat to gain its trust
A good owner for a cat is not only a breadwinner and protector, it is its deity, who is always there and will never betray or abandon you in trouble. In order for a relationship with a cat, which has historically been a human companion, to develop, you just need to win its trust. First of all, you should not punish your pet. This causes fear and leads to aggression. Smart animals will understand comments made in a stern but calm tone. A good owner allows the cat everything and understands that with any non-standard behavior, it is necessary to look for the cause of the offense, and not punish the animal.
In a real human-cat pair, over time they become similar to each other both in appearance and in habits.
It is important to understand the cat's personality. These animals are all different, just like people. One is too touchy and jealous, the other is flexible and good-natured. Love helps you find a common language with any pet and earn its trust. The animal will begin to trust only when it understands that it will not be offended. Cats see right through a person, they are very smart and have developed intuition. You must always talk to them and treat them as equals. Although the cats themselves believe that they are the main ones in the house, and man, although a god, must be protected, loved and taken care of.
Maine Coon
Who would have thought that behind a formidable big cat could be hidden an affectionate companion and a loyal friend? Maine Coons amazingly combine stateliness with affection and caring.
Fluffy, robust creatures are indescribably delighted when they have the opportunity to play. The solid weight and size add a fun touch to the whole fun process.
Important! The Maine Coon, contrary to all rumors, will never attack. These animals are very friendly, so they will only put out their claws as a last resort.
Maine Coons are not only very affectionate pets, but also very caring. Whenever necessary, this furry knight will rush to the rescue. They can calm a person down with their loud melodic purring and will try to participate in all household chores.
