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Most affectionate cat breeds

In short The most affectionate cat breeds bond with their person and love to be close — on your lap, in bed, following you around the house. Ideal for anyone who wants a gentle companion.
How we rated

Scored on attachment to people, affection and the need for closeness. A high score = the cat is maximally gentle and devoted.

All breeds in this ranking have the same score on the main axis, so the order was decided by the additional ones: Need for attention · Kids · Talkativeness
1 Oriental Shorthair Oriental Shorthair Need for attention 5.0 Kids 4.5 Talkativeness 5.0 5.0 2 Siamese Cat Siamese Cat Need for attention 5.0 Kids 4.5 Talkativeness 5.0 5.0 3 Sphynx Sphynx Need for attention 5.0 Kids 4.5 Talkativeness 3.5 5.0 4 Devon Rex Devon Rex Need for attention 5.0 Kids 4.5 Talkativeness 3.0 5.0 5 Don Sphynx Don Sphynx Need for attention 5.0 Kids 4.5 Talkativeness 3.0 5.0 6 Balinese Cat Balinese Cat Need for attention 5.0 Kids 4.0 Talkativeness 4.5 5.0 7 Seychellois Cat Seychellois Cat Need for attention 5.0 Kids 4.0 Talkativeness 4.0 5.0 8 Thai Cat Thai Cat Need for attention 4.5 Kids 4.5 Talkativeness 4.0 5.0 9 Tonkinese Cat Tonkinese Cat Need for attention 4.5 Kids 4.5 Talkativeness 4.0 5.0 10 Burmese Cat Burmese Cat Need for attention 4.5 Kids 4.5 Talkativeness 3.5 5.0
How the ranking is built

order: Affection → Need for attention → Kids → Talkativeness → breed · list composition as on the site, order by this rule

FAQ

Which cat breeds are the most affectionate?
Ragdoll, Birman, Sphynx, Maine Coon — they bond strongly with their person and seek contact.

Do all affectionate cats cope poorly alone?
Many sociable breeds dislike being alone for long; they need company or a second animal.

Does affection depend only on the breed?
No — early socialization, upbringing and the cat’s individual character all play a big part.