What is the best pet cat, what breed of cat is the most cuddly? These are questions you should ask yourself before adopting a cat. Indeed, it is true that a cat is an ideal pet, but on condition that you choose the right breed!
So here is the list of breeds in which you will find the best pet cat.
What criteria to choose the best pet cat?
To choose a good pet cat, you will need to choose a breed where cats:
- are gentle, affectionate and attached to their master,
- have a flexible character
- are easy to educate,
- are able to adapt to different environments (large apartment, house without a garden, small studio in the city, house in the country),
- will be outgoing and enjoy the company of humans.
5 best breeds for a pet cat
Here are the most affectionate, sweetest and most sociable cat breeds:
Best Companion Cat: The Maine Coon
The Main Coon is the most popular cat breed among the French. This is why he is in 1st place of the best pet cats. Indeed, these cats have a flexible, gentle and affectionate character. He loves the company of humans and demands lots of cuddles and attention.
It is the ideal companion that will be by your side all day and that will fill you with affection and long purrs.
The Ragdoll
The Ragdoll is an affectionate cat who enjoys bonding with humans. It is an ideal companion who likes comfort, calm, cuddles. He is a very sweet cat who is always in search of hugs and purrs with pleasure on your lap. Adapted to apartment living, the Ragdoll is a very good companion cat.
Persian
It is sometimes said to be distant but under his snobbish air, the Persian cat likes to be stroked. He also adores himself to be brushed, groomed. He is an ideal companion, easy to get along with, who does not like solitude and gets along well with humans.
Be careful, however, because these cats have fragile health. They may suffer from kidney problems, eyesight (corneal sequestration) or genetic diseases.
The Sacred of Burma
This breed is also called Birman. These cats are generally sensitive and very attached companions to their owners. Extremely gentle, docile and delicate, they are affectionate and playful. The Burmese also get along very well with children and other animals.
The Carthusian
Carthusians are gorgeous gray cats who tend to be shy around strangers. But they are very loving, gentle and quiet companions. They are easy going, very discreet, like calm and caresses.
What is the best pet cat?
As we saw above, the Maine Coon is the best breed for a pet cat.
But alley cats (without breed) are also adorable and affectionate life companions.
If you adopt an alley kitten and youeducate 15 minutes day and that you give him lots of love, he will become your best friend. For these breedless cats, it is the education of the kitten that forges the character of the adult cat.
And I can confirm that my little Mistee and my Licorice (no breed) are for me the best pet cats in the world (I may be exaggerating a little)!
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