When living with other animals, it’s essential that your cat gets along well with them. Domestic cats typically become familiar with other pets quickly if socialized early enough.
As adults, these breeds become relaxed, even-tempered, and friendly companions. They can tolerate loud noises and crashes without showing anxiety; additionally, they don’t mind being petted around freely.
Maine Coon
The Maine Coon has earned several nicknames, such as “clown of the cat world”. Known for being friendly and playful even into adulthood, they make excellent family pets. Plus, these large felines love people-orientation as well – following you from room to room or waiting outside closed doors until it’s your turn to come out.
An impressive breed, miniature donkeys are highly intelligent and easily trainable, showing their canine-like ability to respond to commands. Plus they love playing and can entertain themselves with toys or a game of fetch!
Maine Coons can live safely with dogs and other cats, provided both animals become acquainted with each other before housing together. Other pets should be introduced slowly so the Maine Coon doesn’t feel threatened or stressed out. These large cats prefer homes with plenty of outdoor space where they can stretch their legs and play freely.
Scottish Fold
Scottish fold cats are laid-back pets who thrive with some quiet time and affection from their owner. They get along well with children, other pets (such as dogs), but may be less active than some breeds. While Scottish folds do shed occasionally, all cats must be regularly groomed to maintain healthy coats without tangles forming in their coats.
This breed of cat is distinguished by ears that fold forward and down, creating a distinctive appearance similar to the eyes of a cuddly teddy bear. Their dense coats come both longhaired and shorthaired varieties for your viewing pleasure.
The Folds have their roots in a barn near Coupar Angus in Scotland where a cat named Susie developed a spontaneous genetic mutation which caused her ears to fold forward. After breeding with a British shorthair male, their offspring became the first Scottish folds. Unfortunately, due to concerns regarding bone abnormalities and hearing problems with them being registered by the Governing Council of Cat Fancy until 1971 when American breeders took up this cause and created their own breed: Folds!
Somali
The Somali, like its Abyssinian relative, is known for being friendly with just about everyone in a household – two-legged children as well as other animals like dogs and cats. An active climber and explorer, these pets love climbing trees or playing chase around rooms flinging ping pong balls, sheets of paper or twist ties around freely without fear or discomfort – something TICA president Vicki Jo Harrison notes to Newsweek. “Their spirit remains undiminished!” she adds.
Somalis are well known for their ability to settle in comfortably for hours of reading or television watching with their owners, yet remain playful cats who enjoy wrestling with rubber bands or fetching toys.
Just like any pedigreed cat, Somalis need to be groomed regularly. Their claws should be trimmed regularly, ears cleaned regularly and litter box kept tidy. Although the Somali is generally healthy breed of cat, there may be an increased risk of pyruvate kinase deficiency as well as periodontal disease; for this reason it is wise to find a reputable breeder who screens her kittens before sending them off from her home.
Ragdoll
Ragdoll cats are affectionate, empathetic creatures with dog-like personalities that make them ideal pets for families with young children. Trusting of their humans, Ragdolls often rest in the arms of their owner as if to fall asleep – becoming “rag dolls.” Because Ragdolls tend to overeat it is important that weight monitoring be kept under close watch.
Ann Baker of California began breeding Burmese-type cats during the 1960s. She used Josephine, an established domestic white longhaired cat from her collection, along with several Burmese-looking felines to form the breed we know today.
Ragdoll cats have gentle personalities that allow them to coexist peacefully with both dogs and other cats, providing gentle introductions under controlled circumstances are taken. Regular grooming sessions should also help their beautiful medium-length coats remain free from tangles. To find a good breeder, start your search with The Cat Fanciers Association’s Breeder Referral Search; make sure any potential breeders provide information on their breeding program as well as health testing policies before making any commitments or purchases.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yEC2FmCLK4c