CATS

Eight of the most affectionate and sociable cat breeds

Having a friendly cat in the house makes living together more harmonious and pleasant.

Those who know and love cats know this: all domestic felines have their own unique and special way of showing affection to their caregivers. However, there are cat breeds that are more tame than others, with a particularly docile temperament, which are distinguished by this characteristic and are therefore usually classified as more affectionate cat breeds.

Let's see together which ones are the most popular. Here are which are the most affectionate and companionable cat breeds.

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Maine coon
Let's start our list of the most affectionate cat breeds with a nice sociable and quiet big cat, the Maine coon. This large cat loves being together with his family, especially children. As active as it is docile, it gets along well with other pets in the family.
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Ragdoll
A cat who loves to relax on the lap of his favorite humans as well as strangers. When it does, it relaxes its muscles and seems to completely surrender itself to those who hold it!
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Scottish Fold
The Scottish fold is one of the most affectionate cats in the world; it is very sweet and friendly, even with the youngest members of the household. It requires lots of affection and cuddles, is quiet and playful, and gladly accepts the presence of other pets.
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Siamese
The Siamese is among the most affectionate cat breeds with its family, especially with children, with whom it can be very patient. Lively and curious, it knows how to express its affection, so much so that it welcomes its humans back home, ready to purr at them!
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Turkish Angora
The Turkish Angora is a beautiful specimen having a noble and graceful appearance and may have heterochromatic (different colored) eyes. It loves the company of its owners from whom it does not refuse cuddles and caresses. Great playful and very sociable, it loves to wait for its human to return home, as it does not like to be alone.
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Sacred cat of Burma
The sacred cat of Burma, or simply Burmese, is a wonderful specimen, very quiet and peaceful, so it is perfect for people who desire a peaceful life. While suitable in the company of children, it is especially comfortable in quiet environments, but it does not disdain dogs.
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Persian
Famous for its thick, silky fur, the Persian cat is a relaxed, friendly and affectionate animal. Somewhat vain, it loves to be brushed and receive plenty of cuddles!
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Exotic (Exotic shortair)
This specimen is among the most affectionate cat breeds in the world, it hates being home alone and if you go on vacation even for a few days it might think it has been abandoned. Very attached to its owner, this breed needs many daily cuddle sessions. It loves the company of both people and other pets.
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Race is not everything
Surely there are far more breeds of affectionate and loving cats and to list them all is impossible. Regardless of the breed, which is not the only factor that determines an animal's level of affection, each cat is unique.
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