The calmest cat breeds

Modern living conditions are increasingly making a person experience loneliness and feel the need for a friend - a pet to take care of. Therefore, more and more often city dwellers make furry friends. And cat lovers justify their choice by the fact that dogs require more organized and complete supervision, while cats are more independent, unpretentious and live well in an apartment, not requiring the owners' attention every second.

Some people prefer to choose cats of the calmest breeds, although it should be borne in mind that there is no such cat that will lie on the couch all day... However, you can choose a breed for living in an apartment, a representative of which can perfectly adapt and will get along with all family members and young children.

There are several beautiful breeds of cats that are supposedly created for living in an apartment: they are absolutely non-aggressive, get along well with children, do not require constant attention from the owner, the main thing is to feed them on time. Everything else is of little interest to them, they can spend time on their own, without creating any special problems. At any moment, such a cat can be stroked, relieved of stress, it will calmly sit next to it and purr comfortably.

Which of the breeds are worth taking note of?

The amazing name of the breed is translated from English as "rag doll". Why are these cats called that? First of all, because their habits resemble precisely this cute doll, soft and obedient. On the hands of the cat can "go limp" and motionlessly enjoy the attention of the owners. This breed perfectly exists in apartment conditions, its representatives have a wonderful character and a gentle attitude towards the owners and small family members. They are absolutely not intrusive, they can be alone for a long time, although they are attached to their master. But their appetite is excellent, so one should not forget about timely feeding. A very important point is that these animals are unable to properly group when falling, therefore it is strictly forbidden to throw these cats off your hands on the floor and you need to control that the windows in the room are tightly closed. Unfortunately, there are times when cats fall out of the window. Some are more lucky, others less. But this breed has very little chance of surviving a fall.

The Burmese cat gets its legendary name from a place in Myanmar, which was previously called Burma (a state in Southeast Asia). A great friend to live in an apartment. Do not take offense when the owner cannot pay attention or is absent from the house. Many are confused by the long hair of cats of this breed, but there is no thick undercoat in the wool, so you just need to comb the pet from time to time, and the problem with wool throughout the apartment can be forgotten. The Burmese cat has excellent health and excellent immunity. If you want to purchase a pet from trusted breeders, then be prepared that they will ask for up to 70 thousand rubles for an exotic pet.

The Maine Coon always attracts the attention of breeders, first with its unusual appearance, and only then with its character, which makes this breed another winner in the list of the calmest cat breeds. The breed got its name from the English "Maine Coon" ", that is, the Maine raccoon. These are incredibly smart and beautiful animals, in different colors and with cute tassels on their ears. They are quite large in size and therefore calm and phlegmatic. The conditions of the apartment are perfect for this breed, they easily tolerate the intrigues of kids, are extremely loyal and sociable, but they are always ready to stay on their own in the apartment without having started a pogrom. The Maine raccoon cat will be a wonderful companion for you and will not cause any trouble.

These cats, due to their calm measured character and some sluggishness and phlegm, are one of the favorites of apartment residents. They keep away from mischief and love peace and solitude. Caring for them does not require either huge investments or endless procedures. Their short hair does not require endless combing, they are very clean and independent, and their wonderful coloration and charming appearance makes them opt for these British women.

An excellent option for a calm friend for living in an apartment is the breed of Russian blue cats. They do well with loneliness and do not get angry with constantly working owners, they do not really like gripping. These cats get along great with children, but do not particularly go to strangers. They have elegant features and a proud look, and are certainly worthy of consideration as best friend candidates. You can find price tags for both 4 and 40 thousand rubles.

These truly exotic creatures were artificially bred by the Americans in the 1960s through the selection of Persian cats and American Shorthairs. They are loyal friends, calm and independent, very loyal to the owners and understand all commands with ease. The living conditions do not scare them, they feel comfortable there. They have excellent health and are unpretentious in maintenance.Fluffy fur only occasionally requires combing, and it is very desirable to provide the pet with a personal sleeping place and a scratching post.

A wonderful tame friend who just loves to be stroked and picked up. The appearance of the Sphynx is very specific, so the choice will also be determined by the personal preferences of the breeder, but the fact that this calm cat perfectly takes root in houses and apartments is an absolute plus. These pets have a sweet docile nature, they get along with absolutely everyone, even with visiting guests. Cats have very delicate skin, so it will require special care and regular hygiene. But after all the grooming procedures, the cat can absolutely calmly remain on its own for a long time.

An incredibly loyal cat is affectionate and attentive to the atmosphere in the house. The breed is large in size, sometimes reaching up to 20 kg in weight. They are independent and very obedient cats, but they require special care of their hair: it is very thick and needs careful combing, otherwise it may matted. Nutrition also needs to be full-fledged, to ensure strong immunity of the pet in urban living conditions.

Regardless of which breed of the above felines will fall for your choice, it is safe to say that they are all great pets that you can get to live in an apartment, have a calm disposition and will be worthy companions.

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