What Breed Of Cat Would You Say?...

[Thestarcatcher]

What breed of cat would you say is the most affectionate and loyal to their human companions? Based off of general breed knowledge of course.

I have a domestic short hair boy who has my heart, and he behaves more attached to me than any of my other cats. I really love cats who have just a pure love for humans. I know some cats of every breed aren’t that way, but I’m curious about what breeds are considered the most loyal and loving.

 

[lutece]

Are you asking because you are wondering about your cat's genetic background, or because you are thinking of getting another cat of a specific breed?

Love of humans isn't really a breed characteristic. All breeds are capable of developing deep attachments and close relationships with humans. Different breeds might vary in how they EXPRESS their affection, however. A breed might tend to be higher or lower energy; more or less vocal; more or less physically clingy and cuddly; more or less likely to engage in specific behaviors such as sitting on laps, sitting on shoulders,... Individuals within each breed can also vary a lot, so some might be much more demanding and clingy than others, etc.

 

[Thestarcatcher]

Are you asking because you are wondering about your cat's genetic background, or because you are thinking of getting another cat of a specific breed?

Love of humans isn't really a breed characteristic. All breeds are capable of developing deep attachments and close relationships with humans. Different breeds might vary in how they EXPRESS their affection, however. A breed might tend to be higher or lower energy; more or less vocal; more or less physically clingy and cuddly; more or less likely to engage in specific behaviors such as sitting on laps, sitting on shoulders,... Individuals within each breed can also vary a lot, so some might be much more demanding and clingy than others, etc.

Not wondering about his genetic makeup lol he’s domestic short hair. More wondering about a cat that would be a lap cat, want to be held, and overall affectionate. I have a bond with all of my other cats, but they never let me carry them, or keep them on my lap for very long.

 

[lutece]

When people say they want a lap cat, I always think of Burmese. The ones I have known were very cuddly and enjoyed lap sitting. There is also the European Burmese, Burmilla (originally a combination of Burmese and Chinchilla Persian), Tonkinese (originally a combination of Burmese and Siamese), and then the Siamese and Oriental breeds are said to be very affectionate also, but I don't have personal experience with any of those breeds.