Friendly Cat Breeds that Make Perfect Pets

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This shaggy, rugged cat, with its tufted paws and soulful eyes has charmed families for generations. Maine coons,

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Maine Coon

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Intelligent, curious, and deeply loyal, the Abyssinian, which is one of the oldest cat breeds, adores people, but it’s more inclined to be near them than on their laps.

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Abyssinian

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Birman

The person who dubbed dogs “man’s best friend” clearly never met a Birman. This friendly cat is affectionate, playful, and eager-to-please.

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Cornish Rex

Not only is the Cornish rex one of the friendliest cat breeds toward humans, it’s also one of the friendliest with dogs and other pets.

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Devon Rex

The Devon rex reigns supreme as the most social of all breeds. This playful, fun-loving cat will insist on being at its human’s side, and doesn’t like it when they leave.

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Large and loving, the ragdoll cat was bred for its relaxed nature—hence, its name, which applies to its tendency to go limp when held.

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Ragdoll

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Owners say once you have a ragamuffin cat, you’ll never want another breed. Sweet, docile, and even-tempered, the ragamuffin gets along well with children as well as other pets.

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Ragamuffin

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Yes, they're as cute as their name implies. RagaMuffins grow to be fairly large, with male cats reaching up to 20 pounds—which means an impressive amount of fuzzy fur to snuggle up with.

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Persian

Beautiful Black-and-White Cat Breeds

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