Cats for kids: a review of the best breeds

Having a child in the family is a very important step and you need to prepare for it. Arranging a baby's room, choosing accessories and everything you need is just part of the job. We must not forget about everything that concerns the life of the parents themselves.

Cats in a person's house are not uncommon, they are brought up at any age so that there is someone to play with or to take care of. If you have small children or are waiting for replenishment, you need to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of having a pet in the house. A kitten requires no less attention and care than a newborn, therefore it is not worth bringing two babies into the house. Usually, growing up children themselves ask their parents to buy them a pet, and many are interested in these particular fluffy animals.

Cats for small children should be chosen carefully, taking into account the characteristics of the breed and personal qualities, otherwise either a child or a pet can suffer if its little owner is very active and inquisitive.

The advantages of staying a cat in a house with a child include:

• more stable immunity from childhood, stronger health and less susceptibility to allergies;
• the presence of a friend in a child, even a four-legged path - at different age stages the baby may be without support and understanding, and the presence of someone with whom you can talk or just hug, sometimes plays an important role;
• animals that sleep next to babies become a hindrance to bad dreams, and children sleep better and more calmly;
• if a child takes good and high quality care of his pet, then in the future he will turn out to be a good parent;
• having a pet at home allows you to teach a child responsibility for someone else besides himself, not to mention that the baby will definitely not grow up to be an egoist.

If the decision is made in favor of the appearance of a furry friend at home, then you need to think about the breed, which will be most favorable for keeping in an apartment... It is worth considering the length of the coat, character, height and weight of an adult, and communicative qualities. For a family with children, the best option would be short-haired breeds with a calm and gentle character, which will not disturb the owners in any way, but will only delight all family members.

It is worth having a pet at home then, when the child grew up a little and began to understand how the world around him works. It is at this moment that you can assign a number of simple duties to the baby and gradually increase their number.

It is better to buy an animal together so that the child sees the cat, and he sees his future owner. When deciding on a choice, it is worth paying more attention not to the breed, but to how the animal manifests itself.

• Contact degree - how easy the kitten is to pick up, how quickly it establishes contact and trusting relationship with the child and adults.
• Assessment of reaction to noise and harsh sounds - if the animal is hiding from screams and loud screams, then buying it into the house where the child lives is not worth it, since it will be sheer stress for him.
• The degree of curiosity. A new atypical situation, strangers - all this causes fear, but a mentally healthy and balanced kitten still feeds on the thirst for knowledge and tries to study the object of interest. If this is not the case and the animal behaves apathetically and constrained, then living in a family with a child will be problematic for him.
• The presence or absence of meowing - if a kitten actively meows and gives a voice, then it will remain so, which means that you need to be ready for this. When choosing a pet, you need to take someone who will either delight with his voice, or be as silent as possible.

To buy a good cat that will delight both parents and a child, you need to focus on a number of requirements for a future pet, including:

• gentleness of character, lack of active protective reflexes to a dangerous situation, when a cat in a stressful situation will run away rather than attack;
• lack of craving to protect their territory, which in the case of a baby in the house will become a very important quality;
• medium or increased activity of a kitten, with which a small child will have fun for a long time;
• good communication skills and affectionate nature of the animal;
• a calm attitude to the care procedures that will be carried out by both the parents and the child;
• good indicators of stress resistance and quick adaptation to new conditions and situations;
• unpretentious care.

In order for the purchase of a fluffy animal to be successful, it is worth choosing breeds that get along well with children and love active leisure, which is inevitable in the presence of a small person. It is best to buy a cat for a child from the age of 5, when he has already formed the basic concepts of good and evil, norms of behavior and morality, and there is an opportunity to clearly explain that a cat is not a toy, but a living creature that needs to be looked after, taken care of and educated her.

Non-aggressive, hypoallergenic and sociable breeds are considered the most favorable for families with children. Such representatives of felines can be classified as non-aggressive.

• Russian blue cat - short-haired breed of silver color with green eyes. A very beautiful cat, which, in addition to visual advantages, will captivate the majority with its calm and affectionate character. In a noisy and large family, this animal will take root ideally, since it practically does not give a voice, which means it does not create noise. They get along very well with children, they never offend them, they try to take care of them. These cats are quite expensive, but the price is fully justified.

• Nibelung - resemble the Russian blue cat in coat and eye color, but their distinctive feature is the length of the hairline, which is much greater than the previous breed. These cats are distinguished by great patience and affectionate character, they are very attached to the owner and all family members. Their voice is very quiet, so they will not interfere. At a young age, individuals are active and playful, so it will be interesting for children with them. Older cats become much calmer. A feature of the breed is its violent behavior during the rutting period, therefore it is worthwhile to carry out the castration procedure in a timely manner. Cats have well-developed hunting instincts, but they never apply them to humans and especially children.

• Neva Masquerade Cat - descended from the crossing of Siberian and Siamese cats, as a result of which the animal turned out to have long hair of various shades and blue eyes. Due to the peculiarities of the character of its ancestors, the Neva breed has a rather playful disposition, which is combined with goodwill and intelligence. An excellent option for living together with children due to its absolute harmlessness in any situation, but it is necessary to take maximum care of long hair, especially during the molting period. You can buy such a kitten in Russia for about 25 thousand rubles.

• Pixie bob - Outwardly, this American breed is very similar to the lynx due to its color, tassels on the ears and a short tail. Distinctive features of cats are also extra toes, which have a reinforced structure. The advantage of the breed is its kind disposition and playfulness, which the animal retains throughout its life. Caring for such a pet is very simple. Since the breed is rare, the cost of a kitten starts at $ 800.

• Menks and Kimrick Is an Irish tailless breed with long hair of various colors. They behave affectionately and friendly with people, remain loyal to their master, play well with children and are happy to babysit them. Caring for these cats is not easy due to the long and thick hair, which must be combed out especially carefully in the area of ​​the tail and spine, since there are pain zones of the animal. This breed is quite rare and is sold only in nurseries, where the cost of an individual starts at $ 500.

An equally important characteristic, in addition to the nature of the animal, is its hypoallergenicity, which makes it possible to keep the animal in a large family, where one of the household members may be susceptible to allergic attacks. In order not to cause the development of allergies in a child or exacerbate the existing condition, it is worth choosing cats of these breeds.

• Canadian sphinx - these are hairless cats that love their owners very much, have a calm disposition, but require careful care. These cats treat a human child like their own kittens, therefore it is completely safe to leave a child with such a friend. Adults can reach a decent size and weight up to 8 kg, because they love to eat and lead an inactive lifestyle. These pets cost from $ 400.

• Peterbald - this is an animal obtained after crossing a Donchak with an oriental, which gave it a more playful character, but the same as that of its ancestors, reverent attitude towards household members. With children, such a cat can spend round the clock, taking care of them and playing with them. These cats cost about $ 300.

• Don Sphynx - The Russian Sphynx breed has a number of morphological differences from the Canadian version, but with regard to their character, everything remains the same - this is a good-natured attitude towards household members, love and care for children. In Russia, you can buy a kitten at a price of 20 thousand rubles.

If the household does not have any allergies, then you can look for a more interesting breed that will gladly interact with each member of the family, diluting their gray everyday life.

• Bengal F4 - hybrid American cat with a leopard color. The nature of cats is active and playful, they are hunters by nature, therefore they are restless. If there is a desire to buy such a pet for a family, it is important that this hybrid is at least of the fourth generation. The previous options have a lot from a predator and are dangerous to people, especially children. It is important to educate Bengals correctly from a very young age, which will give firm confidence that the cat will not harm the child in any way. The pet's coat is smooth and silky, it has no undercoat and does not shed, which makes caring for the cat very easy.

• Abyssinian - one of the oldest cat breeds, distinguished by its gracefulness and beauty. A distinctive feature of this breed is excessive activity at any age. Cats are ready to play and be naughty for hours on end, and can accidentally scratch a person, therefore it is very important to educate an animal from childhood. Better not to play with it with your bare hands. These pets love to chat and purr. Caring for them is simple and not laborious. You can buy such a kitten in Russia for 15 thousand rubles.

• Oriental - a breed with an original and exotic appearance, which also has a very kind and flexible character. The coat is short, it can have a different color, it does not require special care. Cats are sociable, very affectionate towards household members. They love to play with children and take care of them. You can buy kittens in Russia at a price of 25 thousand rubles.

• Burmese cat - breed, bred in Southeast Asia, with short hair of different shades. Its main advantage is its good-natured disposition, which allows you to win over anyone. Cats love to communicate and play, do not show aggression, completely trust people. You can buy a kitten in Russia for about 30 thousand rubles.

• Burmese cat - breed with a half-length beautiful color-point coat. Pets are very active, therefore they will easily get along with children, are not aggressive, but they can take offense, therefore you need to show attention and respect to them. You can buy a kitten in Russia for 30 thousand rubles.

The choice of cats that will get along well with the child and will be a real friend for the whole family is quite large, because it is worth taking the time and exploring each option to make the right choice.

Cats are inherently carnivorous animals, but domestication has allowed them to change their traits.There are several breeds that have never been able to become cute and quiet house cats. It is not worth having them in a house with children, as they are quite angry.

• Persian cat - this breed clearly limits its personal space and does not tolerate invasion of its territory, does not tolerate the hustle and bustle, and therefore it will not be able to get along with children. It does not go to the hands under duress and can scratch and bite.

• Siamese cat - the breed is very active and playful, but proud and touchy. These cats often have congenital malformations, making them aggressive and nervous, which is dangerous for children.

If you want to get some kind of original cat instead of a regular street kitten, you need to study the breed well first, especially if it is a hybrid. The most popular of these are:

• caracat;
• savannah;
• safari;
• chausie;
• toyger.

If you want to have a cat in your apartment, then you need to think about the most suitable breed, especially if there is a child in the house. Among the most favorable exotic cats recommended for the home where children live are:

• exotic;

• ragdoll;

• ragamuffin;

• napoleon;

• snow shu;

• bambino;

• dwelf;

• Cornish Rex;

• laperma;

• poodle.

In order to choose a good cat that will be friends and play with the child, in no case will offend him, will get along with the rest of the household, you must responsibly treat the selection of the breed and the upbringing of the kitten. When purchasing a Furry Little Friend, it is best to bring along an experienced veterinarian or feline specialist who can immediately identify congenital abnormalities or abnormal animal behavior. If this is not possible, then after the purchase it is worth taking the kitten to the veterinary clinic and making a full examination in order to calmly admit the pet to the child.

For a successful purchase, you need to have a clear idea of ​​the breed you are interested in, its external characteristics and character traits, so as not to become a victim of a deceiver who sells an incomprehensible cross of felines for a lot of money. Both a child and an adult should choose a pet.

If you are going to have a cat at home, you need to purchase all the necessary equipment - a tray, a container for food and drink, a place to rest, a scratching post. And most importantly, Read the literature on raising felines and teach the basics to your child. Only in this case the purchase of a cat will be successful and the whole family will have a naughty friend.

About what breed of cats is best for a child, see below.