| As anyone who has owned more than one cat can | | | | love spending time interacting their humans. They |
| attest, not all cats are created equal. Just as is the | | | | generally get along very well with every member of |
| case with dogs, the looks, personalities and other | | | | the household, including the two-legged and the |
| traits can vary greatly from breed to breed. If you | | | | four-legged kind. |
| plan to buy a cat from a reputable breeder, it is a | | | | - Scottish Fold |
| good idea to do some research so that you can | | | | While most cats have the reputation of being |
| select a cat whose personality will best match what | | | | demanding, this is not true of the Scottish Fold. While |
| you'd like in a pet. | | | | the cats are sweet and loyal to their owners, they |
| Below are 10 cat breeds along with some of their | | | | are happy to spend their days being about their own |
| personality traits. | | | | business. |
| - Abyssinian | | | | - Munchkin |
| These easy to groom cats are very social. They do | | | | For owners who want a cat that loves to curl up on |
| best in homes where there will be a lot of | | | | their lap and snuggle, the Munchkin is a good option. |
| companionship. This can be human companionship or | | | | This cat tends to be more affectionate than some |
| that of other cats. Abyssinians are very loving and | | | | other breeds. They typically do fine with other |
| active. This breed is one that will be happy to play | | | | animals and, for this reason, are also a good choice if |
| with their human caretakers. | | | | you have other cats or dogs in the home. |
| - Bengal | | | | - American Wirehair |
| Bengals, which have gained popularity in the last | | | | These cats, which sport a unique, springy coat, are |
| several years, have the personalities of domestic | | | | among the most people-oriented of the cat breeds. |
| cats with a few glimpses into the wild side of their | | | | These cats require a home in which they will receive |
| heritage. These cats are very vocal, and will not | | | | a good amount of attention and playtime from their |
| hesitate to "tell" you if they are not happy about | | | | owners. They will come to you if you don't go to |
| something. They have a very high energy level and | | | | them and will have no problem doing whatever it |
| love to explore their surroundings. | | | | takes to get your attention. |
| - Birman | | | | - Siberian |
| The outgoing cats are well-known for the affection | | | | These cats, which require a fair amount of grooming, |
| that they show their owners. This breed has been | | | | enjoy spending time with other cats but also require |
| featured in cat shows since 1925. They are playful, | | | | human attention. This breed displays less of the |
| but do not have the abundance of energy that some | | | | hyperactivity that some others breeds are known |
| other breeds possess. | | | | for and tends to be generally calm. |
| - Exotic Shorthair | | | | - Ragdoll |
| This breed is gentle and curious. It loves to | | | | These cats were given the name Ragdoll because of |
| investigate each nook and cranny in its environment, | | | | the degree to which they love to relax and take |
| but will also, at times, be content to snuggle lazily in | | | | naps. They love sharing their home with other |
| their owners lap. | | | | Ragdolls and often nap one of top of the other. |
| - Pixie-Bob | | | | These cats get along well with other cats and dogs |
| This breed is considered a good choice if you have | | | | and can tolerate children. They need some attention |
| children or if the cat will have to share the home with | | | | from their owner, which they look for in between |
| canine companions. Considered one of the most | | | | naps. |
| intelligent cat breeds, Pixie-Bobs can be trained and | | | | |