Best cats that are good with children

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Best cats that are good with children

Discover the list of best cats that are good with children below, ranked by visitor votes.

Based on 0 votes, American Bobtail came in first as the best cat for children, followed by American Shorthair and Sacred Birman. See what else users recommended in the top 10 cats that are good with children list.

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American Bobtail
USA
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The American Bobtail is an American breed with a short tail, one-third to one-half the usual length, and a wild, hunting air. But it is a 100% domestic cat. CFA describes her as athletic •••
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American Shorthair
USA
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The American Shorthair is descended from European cats brought to America by early settlers on ships to protect supplies from mice. It is a robust, independent and patient cat, often •••
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Sacred Birman
France
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The Sacred Birman (Sacred Birman, "sacred cat from Burma") has semi-long, silky fur with darker "points" like the Siamese, blue eyes and, above all, completely white paws, called "gloves". •••
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Bombay
USA (Kentucky)
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The Bombay is an all-black cat breed with short, glossy patent-leather fur and large, copper eyes. It was created in the USA to resemble a miniature black panther. It is a sociable and •••
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Cymric
Isle of Man, Canada
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The Cymric is the semi-long haired version of the Manx cat, the famous tailless cat of the Isle of Man. Some associations consider it a variety of the Manx breed; FIFe recognizes it •••
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Maine Coon
USA (Maine)
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The Maine Coon is one of the largest breeds of domestic cats. It comes from the US state of Maine, where it is the official state cat. It has long, thick fur suited to harsh winters, and a •••
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Ocicat
USA (Michigan)
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The Ocicat is a completely domesticated breed, with no wild feline blood, but similar to the ocelot: its fur is spotted with large, fingerprint-like spots. It was created in the USA from •••
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British Shorthair
United Kingdom
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The British Shorthair is one of the oldest and most beloved cat breeds. It is solid with a broad chest, a large round head and a thick, plush coat. The best-known variety is 'British •••
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European Shorthair
Northern Europe (Scandinavia)
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The European Shorthair cat (in English European Shorthair, at FIFe "European") is the breed that preserves the appearance of the domestic cat in Europe. It is a medium to large cat, sturdy •••
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Ragamuffin
USA
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The Ragamuffin is a large American breed with semi-long, soft, thick fur that was spun off from the Ragdoll in the 1990s. Unlike the Ragdoll, it can be almost any color and pattern. CFA •••
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