18 best cat breeds

It is necessary to approach the choice of a cat with all responsibility. After all, this is not just a pet. This is a friend for many long years - and it depends on the breed whether it will please you or, on the contrary, scare and frighten.

We have compiled a rating of 18 best breeds of cats that will suit both an experienced breeder and a novice amateur.

Top Cats Rating

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The calmest cat breeds	1	British Shorthair	4.9
	2	American shorthair cat	4.8
	3	Ragdoll	4.7
	4	Scottish lop-eared	4.7
	5	Burmese cat	4.6
	6	Persian	4.5
	7	Selkirk Rex	4.5
The best breed of hypoallergenic cats	1	Balinese	4.9
	2	Oriental Shorthair Cat	4.8
	3	Cornish Rex	4.8
	4	Yavanez	4.7
	5	Siberian cat	4.6
The most sociable cats	1	Abyssinian cat	4.9
	2	Toyger	4.8
	3	Bengal	4.8
	4	Maine Coon	4.7
	5	Siamese cat	4.7
	6	Russian blue cat	4.6

The calmest cat breeds

British Shorthair

Rating: 4.9

"British" - one of the most independent cats. Of course, they are very fond of the owner and are infinitely attached to him, but they can easily do it themselves. They can be left in the apartment alone for a few days - and they will not go crazy. The main thing - to feed.

"British" are distinguished by intelligence and aristocracy. They will never allow themselves to pounce on a person - if he, of course, respects the limits of decency. Not too sweet, but charming, they also need a polite, attentive and calm attitude. They love children, but do not tolerate familiarity.

American shorthair cat

Rating: 4.8

Sociable, but very independent cats. They like to be close to the owner, but rarely find themselves in his arms - and they just don't really allow themselves to be stroked. It is easy to experience the absence of the owner, if that all day at work or often travel on business trips.

Very active, love to play. This cat definitely needs rattles or something like that. Preserve the hunting instinct and easily catch mice.

Get along with the children, but do not allow themselves to squeeze.

Ragdoll

Rating: 4.7

Very affectionate cats. Fully relaxed and limp in the hands of the owner, love caress, scratching, playing and just tenderness. Sociable, but not annoying, have a very quiet and melodious voice. Calm, smart, but very gullible. Dedicated to the owner of more life.

Get along well with children. However, due to the low pain threshold and the absolute intractability of the child can accidentally, without knowing, harm the pet.

Scottish lop-eared

Rating: 4.7

The Scots, like their neighbors, geographically and by rating, are British, very independent and aristocratic. It is rather a partner cat than a pet. Calm, independent, it needs its own place that no one will touch.

However, the "Scots" are quite playful. They need fun and mobility. Therefore, these pets get along well with children - but not very affectionate. Rather, the "Scotsman" and the child will happily rush around the house, knocking down furniture, rather than sleeping together.

They differ in mind, quickly react to the mood of the owner and therefore are not inclined to be capricious when it is not worth doing. They love people, but in terms of communication, but not caresses. You can pet such a cat only if she wants it herself.

Burmese cat

Rating: 4.6

"Burma" - a cat with dignity. She is not too active, she can lie for hours and look at her possessions like the ruler of a state — even if it is limited to a flat. Calm, intelligent, unobtrusive - this cat will decorate the apartment.

However, she is very sociable. She is happy to "talk" with the host, if he wants it, and will meet with the guests who came. Very curious and not at all cowardly. She gets along well with other animals, loves children - she is parental to them, that is, she can play, and protect, and warn. The claws practically do not let go, if something is wrong, it’s rather simply withdrawing.

Persian

Rating: 4.5

Phlegmatic, sedate, calm cat. Even a playful child or an overly obsessive guest is not able to get the Persian out of himself. Rather, the cat, with its characteristic dignity, will look askance at the intruder and go on to sleep in a quiet and safe place.

It often seems that Persian cats are cold and to their master. But it is not. They love the owner gently and faithfully, are ready for him to the ends of the world, but they also understand that he also needs personal space. They will not be imposed, but will gladly take caresses, hugs and games.

At the same time, to other family members they may be too arrogant. But the attitude towards children varies. Some Persians will adore the baby, allowing him everything; and others - to maintain royalty and arrogance.

Selkirk Rex

Rating: 4.5

One of the most friendly breeds of cats in the ranking. Adores caresses, games, attention. Very cute and fun. Sociable, does not lag behind the owner, but does not intrude especially into his personal space. During the caresses likes to climb on the shoulders and sit there for a long time, while the owner goes about his business.

He treats children calmly, joins games with pleasure, and takes part in upbringing - as much as a cat can do, of course. Tolerant. Even if the child crosses the boundaries of what is permitted, he will rather run away to the owner or hide, rather than release the claws.

However, in need of care. Curly wool requires combing and washing, as the pet itself does not do well with tongues.

The best breed of hypoallergenic cats

Balinese

Rating: 4.9

Sociable, strong and often too smart cats. “Too” - this means that they will easily learn how to open a refrigerator or boxes with toys. They become attached to people, they don’t depart from them, they play with pleasure. They need attention and love when they show it to them.

Get along well with children, often play and show parental qualities. But a tandem of a child and a Balinese cat can do a lot more pranks than they do separately. In addition, they are very talkative, often meowing, purring - and, again, love to be the center of attention.

Very dependent and not suitable for people who only spend the night at home.

Oriental Shorthair Cat

Rating: 4.8

Playful cat that needs an emotional connection with the owner. Her relationship to the owner even the word "love" can not be described - rather, too, "addiction." She is absolutely gullible, misses her master if he leaves the house for a long time, understands his mood perfectly and is ready to help cope with stress or join the game.

She likes to be in the center of attention, attracting it both by play and by socializing. He "talks" a lot, so it is not very suitable for lovers of silence. She is very energetic, but by the end of the day she calms down and just needs a hug.

Cornish Rex

Rating: 4.8

Very energetic and inquisitive cat. Needs constant games, activity, in the very first days of stay will study all the cracks, drawers and mezzanines in the house. And then go to study them a second time. Differs observation, quickly accustomed to the schedule of the owners and begin to help in household chores - as far as possible for the cat, of course. And even if it does not work out, it will still try to help.

Therefore, it is - one of the most requiring attention of rocks in the ranking. And the attention is due not only to her character. If there are dangerous places in the house, you will have to make sure that the cat is not there.

It is important to note that this pet has an appetite. She eats a lot - and then she spends calories on heating herself (after all, she has practically no wool) and on physical activity.

Yavanez

Rating: 4.7

The Java cat, or yavanez, came about from the same family of breeds as the Balinese and Oriental. Therefore, their character traits are similar. However, yavanez differs more in "passive attachment" than in demanding attention.

In particular, yavanez constantly spends time with the owner. He will sit on his hands, sleep in the same bed, just sit side by side when doing any chores. But at the same time he is active, in need of games, toys and walks. From boredom can begin to misbehave.

Siberian cat

Rating: 4.6

A good-natured, benevolent and friendly cat - which is not particularly associated with her completely “forest” appearance. Differs activity and playfulness, and retains such character for a long time.

Smart and smart cat.She will not be naughty in the house. You should not expect strong attachment from her - this is a companion with a sense of dignity. At the same time, she is very calm towards children and does not show aggression, even if they pull her tail. However, the "Siberian" is happy to take part in education.

The most sociable cats

Abyssinian cat

Rating: 4.9

"Abyssinians" are companionable, friendly cats who love to participate in everything that a person does. And if people also gather in a group ... Everything, the cat will be in the very center of this company and will “help” in every possible way.

Abyssinian cats are one of the most curious and active in the ranking. They constantly play, go somewhere, run, do something and just do not sit still. Actively study every corner in the apartment, meet guests, catch insects and love to spend time with the owner, especially if he does something active.

Toyger

Rating: 4.8

Toygers are both “plush” and very active cats. They are happy to run, play, participate in all human activities. Especially toygers love children, because those always have time for games and running around. Cats are notable for their friendliness - they are happy to “go in contact” with any person who is ready to play with them.

Toygers will enjoy half-free content - and they are the first to want to go with you to the cottage. But in the apartment they will take root with pleasure. The main thing - do not forget to play with them, because these cats remain active until old age.

Bengal

Rating: 4.8

"Bengalis" - very socially active and sociable cats. Therefore, they are suitable only for a person who is willing to devote them a lot of time. For this they "pay" a deep emotional attachment that lasts for a lifetime.

An interesting feature of Bengal cats is their love of water. They enjoy playing with the flow of the tap, and in extreme cases - even climb with the owner in a bath or shower. In addition, the “Bengalis”, even despite the high activity, love to sit on their hands and just hug.

And the rest of the time they play, open drawers and cabinets, rush around the house and just frolic. Also that this pet is for active people, ready to devote a lot of time and attention to games.

Maine Coon

Rating: 4.7

Despite the huge size and rather harsh appearance, the Maine Coon is incredibly friendly. He loves people and animals, loves children, with pleasure and amazing grace plays with everyone who wants it. But at the same time, the Maine Coon has a sense of self-worth. They do not impose, but do not like familiarity.

Being a sort of "sanguine", the Maine Coons need games. They need constant activity. Thus, they have not quite a feline character - rather a canine one. They even love to walk very much!

Like the previous breed in the ranking, the Maine Coon has a weakness for water. He gladly not only swims, but even swims - if the dimensions of the reservoir, of course, allow.Still, it is a very big cat.

Siamese cat

Rating: 4.7

Siamese cats love to be the center of attention. But at the same time they show friendliness only to their owner. But they are so attached to the owner that they are ready to follow him everywhere.

In addition, the "Siamese" are very smart. They can even learn some tricks! It is worth considering that such pets need not only games, but also communication - they need to talk to them, and they will respond the same. And most of the time and does initiate a dialogue.

But it is worth considering that Siamese cats are jealous. And it manifests itself in many ways. They may even take revenge on the owner for the fact that he began to show too little attention.

Russian blue cat

Rating: 4.6

A cat with a calm and playful character. Cheerful and active, she will drive around the house all that is badly bolted to the floor. But it is neat enough, so grandma's vase on the edge of the dresser will not suffer. Not very quickly attached to the owner, but remains faithful to him for many years. Differs ingenuity and sense of humor.

True, this is the only cat in its rating segment that unfriendly treats guests. It is necessary to appear in the house to a stranger, as the animal hides in a hard-to-reach place. In addition, she does not like too much to sit on her hands and stroking - rather, the cat will be located somewhere near or at the feet and will simply “be present”.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.