Cats for children: 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. Arranging a room for a baby, choosing accessories and everything you need is only part of the job. We must not forget about everything that concerns the lives of the parents themselves.

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

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

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

• more stable immunity from childhood, health strength and less susceptibility to allergies;
• having a friend with a child, even a four-legged path - a baby can be at different age stages without support and understanding, and having someone with whom you can talk or just hug sometimes plays a crucial role;
• animals that sleep next to babies become a hindrance to bad dreams, and children sleep stronger and calmer;
• if a child takes good care of his pet, he will make a good parent in the future;
• Having a pet at home allows you to teach your child responsibility for someone else besides himself, not to mention the fact that the baby does not exactly grow up to be selfish.

If the decision is made in favor of the appearance of a fluffy friend's house, then you need to think about the breed, which will be most favorable for the content in the apartment. It is necessary to take into account the length of hair, the nature, height and weight of an adult individual, 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 getting a pet home then when the child grew up a little and began to understand how the world is arranged around him. At this moment it is possible to entrust a baby with a number of simple duties and gradually increase their number.

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

• Degree of contact - how easy the kitten goes on your hands, how quickly it establishes contact and trust with the child and adults.
• Evaluation of the response to noise and harsh sounds - if the animal hides from screams and loud cries, then you should not buy it in the house where the child lives, since for him it will be sheer stress.
• Degree of curiosity. A new atypical situation, strangers - all this causes fear, but a mentally healthy and balanced kitten still has a thirst for knowledge and tries to study the object of interest. If this is not the case and the animal behaves apathetic and constrained, then it will be problematic for him to live in a family with a child.
• The presence or absence of meowing - if the kitten actively meows and gives a voice, then it will remain so, which means that you need to be ready for this. 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 children, you need to focus on a number of requirements for the future pet, including:

• softness 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 traction for the protection of its territory, which in the case of a baby in the house will become a very important quality;
• average 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 towards care procedures that will be carried out by both parents and children;
• good stress tolerance indicators and quick adaptation to new conditions and situations;
• unpretentious care.

To buy a furry animal was successful, you should choose such 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 it is possible to lucidly explain that a cat is not a toy, but a living creature that you need to care for, care for and educate her.

Non-aggressive, hypoallergenic and sociable breeds are considered the most favorable for families with children. By non-aggressive include such representatives of the cat.

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

• Nibelung - they resemble the Russian blue cat in the color of hair and eyes, but their distinguishing feature is the length of the hair covering, which is much higher 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, because children will be interested with them. Older cats become much calmer. A characteristic feature of the breed is its violent behavior during the rut, therefore it is worthwhile to carry out 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 - originated from the crossing of Siberian and Siamese cats, as a result of which the animal turned out with a long coat of various shades and blue eyes. Due to the nature of her ancestors, the Neva breed has a rather playful disposition, which is combined with goodwill and intelligence. A great option for living together with children because of absolute harmlessness in any situation, but you need to show maximum care for long hair, especially during the molting period. You can buy such a kitten in Russia for about 25 thousand rubles.

• Pixie bob - Externally, this American breed is very similar to the trot due to the color, tassels on the ears and short tail. Distinctive signs of cats are also extra toes on the paws, which have a reinforced structure. The advantage of the breed is a good disposition 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 from $ 800.

• Menx and Cymric - This is an Irish tailless breed, characterized by long hair of various colors. They are gentle and friendly with people, remain loyal to their master, play well with children and enjoy babysitting with them with pleasure. Care for these cats is not easy due to the long and thick hair, which must be carefully picked out in the area of ​​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 from $ 500.

Not less important characteristic, besides the nature of the animal, is its hypoallergenicity, which makes it possible to keep the animal in a large family, where someone from the household may be prone to allergic attacks. In order not to cause the development of allergy in a child or not to aggravate the existing condition, it is worth choosing cats of such breeds.

• Canadian Sphynx - These are hairless cats, who love their owners very much, have a calm character, but require careful care. These cats treat a human child as their own kittens, therefore it is absolutely 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 a low-active lifestyle. Such pets cost 400 dollars.

• Peterbald - This is an animal, obtained after crossing the donchak with the oriental, which gave it a more playful character, but the same ancestors have a reverent attitude towards the household. With children such a cat can spend the day and night, taking care of them and playing with them. Such cats cost about 300 dollars.

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

If households do not have any allergies, then you can look for a more interesting breed that will be happy to interact with each family member, diluting their drab routine.

• 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 there is a desire to buy such a pet to the family, it is important that this hybrid be at least the fourth generation. The previous versions have a lot of predator and are dangerous for people, especially children. Bengalov is important to properly educate from a very young age, which will give a firm belief that the cat does not harm the child in any way. The pet's coat is smooth and silky, it does not have undercoat and it does not shed, 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 romp for hours on end, and can accidentally scratch a person, because it is very important to raise an animal from childhood. Better not to play with him with your 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 - breed with original and exotic appearance, which also has a very kind and docile character. The coat is short, may have a different color, does not require special care. Cats are sociable, very kindly belong to the household. They love to play with children and take care of them. It is possible to buy kittens in Russia at a price of 25 thousand rubles.

• Burmese cat - breed bred in Southeast Asia, having a short coat of different shades. Its main advantage is a good-natured disposition, which allows you to endear anyone. Cats love to talk and play, do not show aggression, completely trust people. Buy a kitten in Russia can be about 30 thousand rubles.

• Burmese cat - breed with a half-length of beautiful wool color-point color. Pets are very active, so they get along easily with children, they are not aggressive, but they can be offended, so 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 get along well with the child and will be a true friend for the whole family is quite large It is worth taking the time and exploring each option to make the right choice.

Cats are inherently predatory animals, but domestication allowed them to change their character traits. There are several breeds that have never been able to become cute and quiet domestic cats. To get them in a house with children is not worth it, as they are pretty angry.

• Persian cat - this breed clearly limits its personal space and does not tolerate an invasion of its territory, does not tolerate hustle and bustle, and therefore get along with the children it will not work. In the hands of coercion does not go 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 have some kind of original cat instead of the usual street kitten, you need to thoroughly study the breed, especially if it is a hybrid. The most popular among these are:

• Karaketov;
• savannah;
• safari;
• Ceausu;
• Toyger.

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

• Exotic;

• regdoll;

• ragamaphina;

• Napoleon;

• Snow shu;

• bambino;

• dalfas;

• Cornish Rex;

• laperm;

• pudelketa.

In order to choose a good cat that will be friends and play with the child, in no case will it offend, get along with the rest of the household, it is necessary to responsibly treat the selection of the breed and the education of the kitten. When purchasing a small furry friend, it is best to take along an experienced veterinarian or cat specialist who will immediately identify congenital abnormalities or abnormal behavior of the animal. If this is not possible, then after the purchase it is necessary to take the kitten to the veterinary clinic and do a full inspection to safely allow the pet to the child.

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

If you are going to start a cat at home, you need to purchase all the necessary equipment - a tray, a container for eating and drinking, a place to rest, a scratching post. And most importantly, read the literature on the education of the cat 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 naughty friend.

On what breed of cats is better to prefer for a child, see below.