Absolutely true about male cats, they are much nicer.
For me the Russian Blue is the TOP!
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Els
For me the Russian Blue is the TOP!
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Sweet, friendly and affectioniate breeds?
- Thread starter cindy w.
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I have to agree with Kass, Leslie and Els (surprise, surprise
) that the russian blue is the friendliest, cuddliest, lovingest breed. Nik follows us from room to room, will jump on a lap almost before we've sat down, he cuddles right up by my face, and sleeps on my husband's shoulders. He gives little loving headbuts, and purrs like an engine.
He was very well socialised before he came to live with us.
In my limited experience, boy cats have been more affectionate to the whole family, whereas girl cats seem to have just one person that they bond to - although this is a generalisation obviously.
Naomi
He was very well socialised before he came to live with us.
In my limited experience, boy cats have been more affectionate to the whole family, whereas girl cats seem to have just one person that they bond to - although this is a generalisation obviously.
Naomi
I'll have to put in my vote for Russian Blue too
They can be shy with strangers, but to family they are the biggest snuggle bunnies
My female Russian gives headbutts, nose kisses, and purrs like an engine too :tounge2: loves being right there with us — but no one outside the family would ever know this! I love how affectionate she is with family but I wish she weren't so skittish with strangers.
My female calico, on the other hand, will greet perfect strangers but doesn't like to be picked up or petted too much, no nose kisses or head butts either.
Naomi, I have heard the same thing about boy kitties being more affectionate too. And I think for Russian Blues this is even more true because they tend to be a shy breed.
My female Russian gives headbutts, nose kisses, and purrs like an engine too :tounge2: loves being right there with us — but no one outside the family would ever know this! I love how affectionate she is with family but I wish she weren't so skittish with strangers.
My female calico, on the other hand, will greet perfect strangers but doesn't like to be picked up or petted too much, no nose kisses or head butts either.
Naomi, I have heard the same thing about boy kitties being more affectionate too. And I think for Russian Blues this is even more true because they tend to be a shy breed.
I was quite surprised when I picked up Nakita from the breeder. The breeder was doing a cat show that day so it was easier for me to meet her there. Nakita was asleep in her cage where the brother was freaking out by all the new people and sounds! Nakita could care less what was going on around her.
Since bringing her home, she is very *unlike* a Russian Blue since she greets strangers at the door. And when visitors come over, she's first to jump into their laps or shoulders! She is quite vocal too, more like a Siamese. Actually, right now she's chirping up a storm!
So in my case, this female is acting more like a male!
Since bringing her home, she is very *unlike* a Russian Blue since she greets strangers at the door. And when visitors come over, she's first to jump into their laps or shoulders! She is quite vocal too, more like a Siamese. Actually, right now she's chirping up a storm!
So in my case, this female is acting more like a male!
Kassandra, that's so neat your Russian is mellow! Ours little girl used to be quite friendly to strangers up til maybe 1-2 yr old. .. but then she started getting shy.
And did you say Nakita has a. . .hmmmm. . strident voice?? heh :tounge2: ours does too. We laugh and howl a good one when we read about how "quiet" Russians are and how the females "so quiet it's hard to know when they are in season"!! NOT!
yes our furbabe is more Siamese in that respect.
And did you say Nakita has a. . .hmmmm. . strident voice?? heh :tounge2: ours does too. We laugh and howl a good one when we read about how "quiet" Russians are and how the females "so quiet it's hard to know when they are in season"!! NOT!
Yes, I laugh also! The reason we picked this breed is that it stated this cat would be good in apartments since it is so quiet! We were in an apartment when we were considering getting her but we're in a house now.
You have to luv the quirks of each cat!
I have know lap cats either, they all love to be petted and groomed. Joey, he is my oldest boy and he does like to be held if I am standing up, Sabrina likes kisses on her on terms and Toby likes to be pick-up and likes hugs but he doesn't wants to stay on anyone lap for very long. It is really hard to find a lap-kitty. I know Main Coons are soo gentle and very cuddly breeds. I volunteer at the Toronto Humane Society and I have seen lap-cats and they weren't all special breeds. It all depends are they were raise, usually stray cats don't like to be pick-up and set on peoples lap. You have to keep searching for your special kitty!! I would like to get another kitty that would like to sit on my lap.
I agree with Sandie and Frannie - Abyssinians are in your face cats, but not if you ignore them and fail to socialize them when they are young. Always insist on going to the breeders house and meet the family and see if the cats are caged before choosing a kitten. Cornish Rex, Turkish Angoras, Maine Coons, Abys and Somalis (long haired Abys), Siamese, Oriental Shorthair, Tonkinese, Rag Dolls and I add a new breed to the list - Egyptian Maus are very people oriented. And genetically it seems that every domestic Male Red Tabby is just a complete mush cat!
Exotic Shorthairs are definitly the most affectionate breed with Persian Longhairs a close runner up!
Anyone elses opinion?
Anyone elses opinion?
I can just comment on my male Bengal kitten. He runs up to everyone, always is in your face or on the lap. He has no fear, he will go after the broom or vaccum, and the only time he is quiet is when he is asleep(lol). I have never had a cat that talks this much.
Ragdoll
Ragdoll
Ragdoll
Given their name for falling limp in your arms,like a ragdoll!!!
I own a bengal, and love him for many characteristics, but he doesn't like to be held. I'd say
RAGDOLL
Ragdoll
Ragdoll
Given their name for falling limp in your arms,like a ragdoll!!!
I own a bengal, and love him for many characteristics, but he doesn't like to be held. I'd say
RAGDOLL
ooooo persian definately!!!
Have owned ragdolls and good old moggies, but i say persians are definately most affectionate, all mine want, love and beg to be picked up.
Choose a good breeder, who raises their cats well and you'll never look back
Have owned ragdolls and good old moggies, but i say persians are definately most affectionate, all mine want, love and beg to be picked up.
Choose a good breeder, who raises their cats well and you'll never look back
I have to cast another vote for Siamese. My Siamese usually "attack" me as soon as I sit down-they can't wait to sit in my lap. Only one Siamese (out of seven and he was actually a Balinese) wasn't a lap cat. My husband says they are " an in your face kind of cat."
I would have to agree wholeheartedly with that! Jules is such a love, if you make kissy noises he comes up and shoves the top of his head up against your lips so you can kiss him!
I vote for Persians! Mine is the friendliest cat I've ever had... and I've had a few! Especially when I was a kid. My parents would get exasperated because I broght home every cat and kitten in my path. Many friends at school had mamma cats with babies (back then spaying/neutering wasn't recommended as strongly) and when their parents threatened to take them to "The Pound" I'd bring them home!
Ok... sorry for getting off the track there!
Anyway, my persian is the sweetest, most affectionate cat I've had. She gives me kisses and loves to just hang out with me. But I love all cats too!
Tammie & Peaches
Anyway, my persian is the sweetest, most affectionate cat I've had. She gives me kisses and loves to just hang out with me. But I love all cats too!
Tammie & Peaches
I agree with Frannie, Rene and Sandie! I have an abby and he is the most sweetest thing i could ever imagine! Of course then my others are loving and lap kitties also, they are a grey tabby farm born cat, and two cats from the streets. so if that helps you I'm not sure but I hope so...
I have to put a vote for Egyptian Maus. Maybe because Isis is just a kitten still, but she has all the characteristics I've ever wanted in a cat. She likes to play, she comes and sleeps in my arms, she's very chatty, she rubs against my legs, and she purrs constantly. And she's cute to the 10th degree!
OMG! Xsation, Isis is beautiful
I think Blue Point Siamese are the sweetest, and friendliest of cats. I have two Siamese right now, and my Seal Point is high strung, independant, and gets mad at me, when I want my computer chair, he's loving when he wants something, but usually he even gets annoyed when I pet him, if he's not in the mood. My Blue Point is so sweet, and docile. He is totally in your face, and loves everyone he meets. I had another Blue Point who passed on, and she was just about as sweet and my present Blue Point. I also have a Persian. He's pretty sweet as well, although he doesn't like to be held - he's a sweet but very playful little guy.
Thanks Sam!
