Cats sure have some personality. Sometimes they just leave us perplexed and wondering where did a reaction come from, but other times they can be our most huggable companion.
Personality is just as important as looks when choosing a cat for a pet. Although each individual cat has a different character based on many different factors, different breeds have their distinctive traits.
Choosing the right breed for your lifestyle and the conditions in your home is crucial if you want to be raising a happy and healthy cat and avoid certain potential problems.
In this article, we will tell you what to consider when buying a cat and we’ll list the most prominent traits of popular cat breeds.
What to Consider Before Choosing a Cat Breed
Although generally, cats are quite easy to care for, if you’re on your way to becoming a cat owner, there are some important factors to pay attention to. For example, if you have a busy lifestyle and won’t be able to pay as much attention to your cat, choosing a breed that needs a lot of affection would be a mistake.
On the other hand, if you love affection yourself, there are some particular breeds that enjoy hugging and petting a lot more than others. If you love a cat that tries to communicate, keep in mind that some breeds are also a lot more “talkative” than others.
Some cats are more laid back, so they would be better for your family if you have kids.
Now, let’s get to the fun part: kitty personality listing.
Most Affectionate Cat Breeds
If you dream of the moment you will be able to get home to your cat, sit on the couch and start a cuddling session while reading a book or watching a show, then one of these breeds is just the right one for you:
- British Shorthair;
- Siberian;
- Persian;
- Maine Coon;
- Ragdoll;
- Burmese;
- Siamese.
These breeds are mellow and friendly and individual cats from these breeds won’t be as easily scared as some other types are.
A lot of them like to communicate their affection by meowing and purring, and they sometimes even help you recover from a tough day by sensing your bad mood and curling up next to you to uplift you.
Adventurous Breeds
Have you seen some of those videos of people walking around in the wild with their cats and wished you were in their place? It’s not impossible, but to achieve that you need to know which cat breeds will be okay with that.
If you like to go on adventures in the wild and need a companion, getting one of these breeds will help you fulfill your dream:
- Manx;
- Bengal;
- Abyssinian;
- Norwegian Forest Cat;
- Siamese;
- Devon Rex.
These cats are active, curious, and energetic and they like playing, climbing, and hunting in the wild.
The Manx is especially adventurous – it enjoys playing in the water and its protective instinct is quite strong.
Laidback Breeds
If you have children or are looking for a senior companion, or you are simply laidback yourself, these breeds will be a perfect match for your lifestyle:
- American Shorthair;
- Ragdoll;
- Chartreux;
- Himalayan;
- Ragamuffin;
- Scottish Fold;
- Chantilly.
They are affectionate but not too clingy, they will play with you if you want them too, but they are generally relaxed and laidback.
They won’t be impulsive or nervous, which is why they are a good company for children and elderly people.
The Most Independent Breeds
In case you aren’t home most of the time but you still want to have a pet to go home too, then you need to choose a breed that can do perfectly fine on its own. Such breeds include:
- Chartreux;
- British Shorthair;
- Russian Blue;
- Norwegian Forest Cat.
These breeds still like to show affection, but they will not suffer too much when they are left alone. Just make sure that you are not leaving them alone for too long, because each breed will suffer when left on its own for an extended time period, no matter how independent it usually is.
Breeds that are Easy to Train
In case you like a smart cat that demonstrates intelligence and learning, you will need to choose the right breed because cats are generally one of the hardest animals to train, believe it or not. S
If you want to succeed in training your cat, here are the breeds that are most likely to cooperate:
- Abyssinian;
- Bengal;
- American Shorthair;
- Maine Coon;
- Japanese Bobtail;
- Turkish Van.
All these breeds are highly active and playful, and sometimes you might not even know if you are training the cat, or if it’s training you.
If you manage to channel their energy and curiosity, you will be able to teach the cat various tricks while you are both having fun.
