Burmese cat
It is hard to say what is more fascinating about Burmese cats: their bottomless sapphire eyes and ivory coat with elegant poinsettias or their sweet, easy-going disposition. Many people, even those who do not consider themselves as felophiles, note Burmese cats’ ability to arouse admiration and an irresistible desire to hold a cat in one’s arms. Probably due to the harmonic combination of magical beauty and gentle nature the breed has another name – Sacred Burma.
And of course, animals with such qualities are an ideal choice for a family with small children:
Burmese are intelligent, affectionate and very affectionate to humans. They are moderately playful and never show anger or vindictiveness.
The company and attention of another pet will be only glad for the Burmese, perceiving it with natural friendliness and reciprocating.
Ragdoll
Another member of the feline family with impressive size, blue eyes and a quiet disposition. The name of the breed, which translates as “rag doll”, refers to the cat’s ability to relax its muscles, sagging its whole body when picked up and does not at all suggest the animal’s lack of intelligence, character or learning ability. Ragdolls’ distinctive qualities are:
Exceptional calm, poise;
The capacity for affection and devotion to human beings;
fine mental organization.
Extreme affection of the Ragdoll to the owner is manifested in the persistent desire to be constantly near. There are cases when the prolonged separation from the owner becomes a cause of deep depression, refusal of food, and exhaustion for the animal. Rudeness or indifference from the human for the ragdoll is not a source of resentment, but a true emotional shock.
Not only can the breed become a faithful friend, zoopsychologists strongly recommend them as pets for those families with young children. Ragdolls, or, as many owners affectionately call them, “dolls”, can seem to tolerate anything from a child, without showing the slightest irritation or aggression. The maximum manifestation of displeasure on the part of the cat is an attempt to hide or run away, but not to fight back. Rather, the child, by getting too excited, can hurt the cat by careless movements. Benevolent, sociable dolls and with other animals.
They are quite tolerant to the inhabitants of aquariums and cages, get on well with dogs, get on well with their congeners and create strong pairs.
Abyssinian breed
This spectacular, ideally shaped animal with a regal bearing is often called a room puma. But unlike its wild counterpart, the Abyssinian is trusting, affectionate and sensitive: from childhood it demonstrates devotion to its owner. A well-balanced mental state of a cat allows her to feel equally comfortable both in a noisy, large family and in a cosy home with an only human.
Curiosity and mobility of the animal, love of active entertainment make it a great companion for children, towards whom it never shows aggression, even if the kids are tiresome. Abies adore being in the center of attention, so they can bear loneliness very badly, but the long-awaited return home of the owner is perceived with emotional elation bordering with delight. It seems that these cats experience only two inexhaustible feelings: the joy of endless play and pleasure from the caress of the owner.
Exotic Shorthair
Unsuccessful, as breeders at first thought, result of crossing Persian and Burmese cats actually gave the world such wonderful, charmingly touching “plushies” that look like animated toys – exotic short-haired cats.
Their disposition is in tune with their appearance: quiet, even a little lazy, but friendly and very spontaneous. Lazybones become rather frisky and cheerful participants of all kinds of amusements if you manage to interest them in the game. This constant readiness for contact, focusing on humans is preserved in Exotas throughout their lives. Very affectionate and gentle, these cats are ready to follow their owners wherever they go. Loneliness is so unbearable for them that they even refuse to eat when their beloved pet is not at home.
If there are children in the family, the pet will not only gladly accept the games offered, but will also take the initiative to involve the little ones in the circle of entertainment. If the child inadvertently scares or hurts the animal, it will not respond with aggression, and will try to avoid further communication. Scandals and quarrels with other four-legged animals are excluded: Exotics are designed only for joyful and peaceful coexistence.
Scottish Fold
Cute and easy-going nature of the Scottish lop-eared cat is clearly seen in the expression of her muzzle: eternally surprised rounded eyes, and a peculiar half-smile, due to the anatomical structure of the jaw. A balanced character, tenderness, ability to get on well with everybody and infinite love to owners – these are qualities that have brought Scottish cats to the place of honor among ten kindest breeds.