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Choosing Cat Breeds for Children

By: Author Paris Permenter

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Lists, lists, we love lists! This one just came out from petMD listing the top five cat breeds for families with children:

  1. The Birman: A social cat, the Birman loves to love his human family. Not a stereotypical “scaredy-cat,” this breed will run up and greet new guests in your home rather than hide in a different room. However, the Birman is not an active breed of cat, preferring to lounge around instead of play.
  2. The Ragdoll: Named from the limp position it assumes when you pick it up, the Ragdoll breed is a great choice for a child-friendly pet. Although this breed is soft-voiced and gentle, they enjoy playing games and running around with their human families, only to be followed by long periods of relaxation afterwards.
  3. Himalayan: Quiet yet active, this breed of cat enjoys a daily game of laser tag and then plenty of quiet and relaxing time afterwards. An indoor breed, Himalayans will bond and love their family for their entire lives.
  4. Maine Coon: One of the oldest companion cat breeds, the Maine Coon is naturally familiar with human temperaments and is adaptive to our needs. A patient breed, Coons are very calm around even the most rambunctious of children, and can help them expel their energy by playing active games of fetch and catch.
  5. Exotic Shorthair: Known for its easy going and laid back personality, Exotic Shorthairs are quiet and loving. Greeting you at the door when you come home and curling up with you as you watch T.V., all this breed needs is affection.

What do you think? Do you agree with these choices? Are there other cat breeds you think should be on this list…or are there any on the list that you think should NOT be?

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