Cats for kids: a review of the best breeds

The appearance of a child in the family is a very important step and you need to prepare for it. The arrangement of the room for the baby, the choice of accessories and everything necessary is only part of the work. We must not forget about everything that relates to the life of the parents themselves.

Cats in a person’s house are not uncommon; they are brought up at any age to have someone to play with or to take care of. If you have small children or while 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 to the house. Usually, children with adulthood themselves ask their parents to buy a pet for them, and many are interested in these very furry animals.

Cats for young children should be selected carefully, taking into account the characteristics of the breed and personal qualitiesotherwise, either the child or the pet may suffer if its small owner is very active and inquisitive.

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

• more stable immunity from childhood, healthier health and less exposure to allergies;
• the presence of a friend in a child, even the 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 a crucial role;
• animals that sleep next to babies become an obstacle to bad dreams, and children sleep harder and calmer;
• if a child takes good care of his pet well and in good quality, then in the future he will make a good parent;
• Having a pet at home allows you to teach your child responsibility for someone else but himself, not to mention the fact that the baby will definitely not grow up selfish.

If the decision is made in favor of the appearance of a furry friend’s house, 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, the nature, height and weight of an adult, communicative qualities. For families with children, the best option would be short-haired breeds with a calm and soft character that will not disturb the owners in any way, but will only delight all family members.

It’s worth starting a pet’s house then when the child grew up a little and began to understand how the world around him is arranged. It is at this moment that you can assign a number of simple responsibilities to the baby and gradually increase their number.

It is better to buy an animal all together, so that the child sees the cat, and he - 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.

• Degree of contact - how easy it is for the kitten to walk, how quickly it makes contact and trust with the child and adults.
• Assessment of reaction to noise and sharp sounds - if the animal is hiding from screams and loud screams, then you should not buy it in the house where the child lives, since it will be a real stress for him.
• Degree of curiosity. A new atypical situation, strangers - all this causes fear, but a mentally healthy and balanced kitten still nourishes a thirst for knowledge and tries to study the object of interest to him. If this is not so 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 meow - if a kitten actively meows and casts a voice, then he will remain so, which means that you need to be prepared for this. When choosing a pet, you need to take someone who will either please with his voice or be as silent as possible.

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

• soft nature, 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 for the protection of their territory, which in the case of a baby in the house will become a very important quality;
• average or increased activity of the kitten, with which a small child will have fun for a long time;
• good communicative qualities and affectionate nature of the animal;
• calm attitude to the care procedures that will be carried out by both parents and the child;
• good indicators of stress resistance and quick adaptation to new conditions and situations;
• unpretentiousness in leaving.

In order for the purchase of a furry animal to be successful, it is worth choosing such breeds that get along well with children and love active leisure, which in the presence of a small person is inevitable. 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 it is possible 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.

The most favorable for families with children are non-aggressive, hypoallergenic and sociable breeds. Non-aggressive include such feline representatives.

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

• Nibelung - they remind a Russian blue cat by the color of their hair and eyes, but their distinctive feature is the length of the hairline, which far exceeds the previous breed. These cats are very patient and affectionate, 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, therefore it will be interesting for children with them. Older cats become much calmer. A feature of the breed is violent behavior during the rutting season, therefore it is worthwhile to conduct the castration procedure in a timely manner. Cats have well-developed hunting instincts, but never apply them to humans and especially children.

• Neva Masquerade Cat - came from the cross of Siberian and Siamese cats, as a result of which the animal turned out with long hair of a different shade and blue eyes. Due to the nature 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 in view of the absolute harmlessness in any situation, but it is necessary to show maximum care for long hair, especially during molting. You can buy such a kitten in Russia for about 25 thousand rubles.

• Pixie bob - Outwardly, this American breed is very similar to a trot due to its color, tassels on its ears and a short tail. Distinctive features of cats are also extra fingers on their feet, which have a reinforced structure. The advantage of the breed is its good nature and playfulness, which is preserved in the animal throughout 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 - This is an Irish tailless breed, characterized by long hair of various colors. They behave kindly and amiably with people, remain loyal to their master, play well with children and happily babysit with them. Care for these cats is not easy due to the long and thick coat, which must be combed out especially carefully in the tail and spine, as there are painful areas 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 animal’s nature, is its hypoallergenicity, which makes it possible to keep the animal in a large family, where one of the households may be prone to allergic attacks. In order not to become a cause of the development of an allergy in a child or not to aggravate an existing condition, it is worth choosing cats of such breeds.

• Canadian Sphinx - These are hairless cats that love their owners very much, have a calm character, but require careful care. These cats treat their human baby as if they were their own kittens, therefore leaving a child with such a friend is completely safe. Adults can reach a decent size and weight up to 8 kg, because they love to eat and lead a low-activity lifestyle. Such pets cost from 400 dollars.

• Peterbald - This is an animal obtained after crossing Donchak with Oriental, which gave him a more frisky character, but the same as his ancestors, reverent attitude towards the household. Such a cat can spend with children around the clock, taking care of them and playing with them. Such cats cost about 300 dollars.

• Don Sphinx - The Russian breed of the sphinx has a number of morphological differences from the Canadian version, but with regard to their character everything has remained the same - this is a good-natured attitude towards households, 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 leopard color. The nature of cats is active and playful, they are hunters by nature, therefore they are restless. If you want to buy such a pet in the family, it is important that this hybrid is at least the fourth generation. The previous options have a lot from the predator and are dangerous for people, especially children. It is important to bring up Bengals correctly from a young age, which will give a firm belief that the cat will not harm the child in any way. The hair of the pet is smooth and silky, it does not have an undercoat and does not fade, which makes caring for a cat very simple.

• Abyssinian - One of the oldest cat breeds, distinguished by its grace and beauty. A distinctive feature of this breed is excessive activity at any age. Cats are ready to play and naughty for hours on end, and by chance they can scratch a person, therefore it is very important to raise an animal from childhood. Better not play with his bare hands. These pets love to chat and purr. Caring for them is simple and easy. 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, may have a different color, does not require special care. Cats are sociable, very affectionate to household members. They love to play with children and patronize them. You can buy kittens in Russia at a price of 25 thousand rubles.

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

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

The choice of cats that get along well with the child and will be a true 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 essentially predatory animals, but domestication allowed them to change their character traits.There are several breeds that could not become cute and quiet domestic cats. It is not worth it to start them in a house with children, as they are rather angry.

• Persian cat - this breed clearly limits its personal space and does not tolerate invasion of its territory, does not tolerate noise and fuss, and therefore it will not work 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 deformities, which makes them aggressive and nervous, which is dangerous for children.

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

• Caracat
• savannah;
• safari;
• Chausie
• toyger.

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

• Exotica

• regdoll;

• ragamuffin;

• Napoleon;

• snow shu;

• Bambino

• dwelfa;

• Cornish Rex

• laperma;

• poodle bag.

In order to choose a good cat that will be friends and play with a child, in no case will not offend him, get along with the rest of the household, you must be responsible for the selection of the breed and the upbringing of the kitten. When acquiring a little furry friend, it is best to bring along an experienced veterinarian or specialist in the field of cats, who will immediately identify congenital abnormalities or abnormal behavior of the animal. If this is not possible, then after the purchase it is worth taking the kitten to the veterinary clinic and making a full examination to calmly allow the pet to the child.

For a successful purchase, you need to have a clear understanding of the breed that interests you, its external characteristics and character traits, so as not to become a victim of a liar who sells an incomprehensible feline mix for big money. Both a child and an adult should choose a pet.

When planning to get 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 feline literature and teach the basics of your child. Only in this case, the purchase of a cat will be successful and the whole family will have a mischievous friend.

About which breed of cats is better to choose for a child, see below.