{"id":156177,"date":"2026-07-10T17:16:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T14:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/rating-cats-kids-us"},"modified":"2026-07-10T17:16:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T14:16:20","slug":"rating-cats-kids-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/us\/rating-cats-kids","title":{"rendered":"Best cat breeds for children and family"},"content":{"rendered":"
In short<\/b> The best cat breeds for children are patient, friendly and unfazed by lively play. Topping the list are sociable cats that take children\u2019s bustle in their stride.<\/div>
How we rated<\/div>

Scored on child-friendliness, patience and tolerance of play. A high score = the cat gets on reliably with children.<\/p><\/div>

Rankings:<\/span>For apartments<\/a>For kids<\/a>For beginners<\/a>Most affectionate<\/a>Quietest<\/a>Hypoallergenic<\/a>\u041d\u0430\u0439\u0430\u043a\u0442\u0438\u0432\u043d\u0456\u0448\u0456<\/a>Smartest<\/a>\u041d\u0430\u0439\u0431\u0456\u043b\u044c\u0448\u0456<\/a>\u041d\u0430\u0439\u043c\u0435\u043d\u0448\u0456<\/a>\u0414\u043e\u0432\u0433\u043e\u0436\u0438\u0442\u0435\u043b\u0456<\/a>\u041d\u0430\u0439\u0437\u0434\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0432\u0456\u0448\u0456<\/a>\u041d\u0430\u0439\u0441\u043f\u043e\u043a\u0456\u0439\u043d\u0456\u0448\u0456<\/a>\u0414\u0440\u0443\u0436\u043d\u0456 \u0434\u043e \u0441\u043e\u0431\u0430\u043a<\/a><\/div>1<\/span>\"Ragdoll\"Ragdoll<\/span>Affection 5.0<\/span>Energy 2.5<\/span>Talkativeness 2.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>2<\/span>\"Chantilly-Tiffany\"Chantilly-Tiffany<\/span>Affection 5.0<\/span>Energy 3.0<\/span>Talkativeness 2.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.5<\/span><\/a>3<\/span>\"LaPerm\"LaPerm<\/span>Affection 5.0<\/span>Energy 3.5<\/span>Talkativeness 2.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.5<\/span><\/a>4<\/span>\"Cymric\"Cymric<\/span>Affection 5.0<\/span>Energy 3.5<\/span>Talkativeness 2.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.5<\/span><\/a>5<\/span>\"SelkirkSelkirk Rex<\/span>Affection 5.0<\/span>Energy 3.5<\/span>Talkativeness 2.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.5<\/span><\/a>6<\/span>\"SphynxSphynx Cat<\/span>Affection 5.0<\/span>Energy 4.5<\/span>Talkativeness 3.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.5<\/span><\/a>7<\/span>\"NevaNeva Masquerade Cat<\/span>Affection 4.5<\/span>Energy 3.5<\/span>Talkativeness 2.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.5<\/span><\/a>8<\/span>\"MaineMaine Coon<\/span>Affection 4.5<\/span>Energy 4.0<\/span>Talkativeness 3.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.5<\/span><\/a>9<\/span>\"SiberianSiberian Cat<\/span>Affection 4.5<\/span>Energy 4.0<\/span>Talkativeness 2.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.5<\/span><\/a>10<\/span>\"NorwegianNorwegian Forest Cat<\/span>Affection 4.0<\/span>Energy 3.5<\/span>Talkativeness 2.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.5<\/span><\/a>11<\/span>\"Pixie-bob\"Pixie-bob<\/span>Affection 4.5<\/span>Energy 3.5<\/span>Talkativeness 2.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.5<\/span><\/a>12<\/span>\"KurilianKurilian Bobtail Longhair<\/span>Affection 4.5<\/span>Energy 4.0<\/span>Talkativeness 2.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.5<\/span><\/a>13<\/span>\"AmericanAmerican Curl<\/span>Affection 4.5<\/span>Energy 3.5<\/span>Talkativeness 2.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.5<\/span><\/a>14<\/span>\"SomaliSomali Cat<\/span>Affection 4.5<\/span>Energy 4.5<\/span>Talkativeness 2.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.5<\/span><\/a>15<\/span>\"ScottishScottish Fold<\/span>Affection 4.5<\/span>Energy 2.5<\/span>Talkativeness 2.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.5<\/span><\/a>16<\/span>\"Chartreux\"Chartreux<\/span>Affection 4.0<\/span>Energy 3.0<\/span>Talkativeness 1.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.5<\/span><\/a>17<\/span>\"CanaanCanaan Cat<\/span>Affection 4.0<\/span>Energy 4.0<\/span>Talkativeness 3.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.5<\/span><\/a>18<\/span>\"ThaiThai Cat<\/span>Affection 5.0<\/span>Energy 4.0<\/span>Talkativeness 4.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.5<\/span><\/a>19<\/span>\"ExoticExotic Shorthair<\/span>Affection 4.5<\/span>Energy 2.0<\/span>Talkativeness 1.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.5<\/span><\/a>20<\/span>\"TonkineseTonkinese Cat<\/span>Affection 5.0<\/span>Energy 4.5<\/span>Talkativeness 4.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.5<\/span><\/a>21<\/span>\"SnowshoeSnowshoe Cat<\/span>Affection 5.0<\/span>Energy 4.0<\/span>Talkativeness 3.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.5<\/span><\/a>22<\/span>\"SingapuraSingapura Cat<\/span>Affection 4.5<\/span>Energy 4.0<\/span>Talkativeness 2.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.5<\/span><\/a>23<\/span>\"JapaneseJapanese Bobtail<\/span>Affection 4.5<\/span>Energy 4.5<\/span>Talkativeness 3.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.5<\/span><\/a>24<\/span>\"SiameseSiamese Cat<\/span>Affection 5.0<\/span>Energy 4.5<\/span>Talkativeness 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.5<\/span><\/a>25<\/span>\"Munchkin\"Munchkin<\/span>Affection 4.5<\/span>Energy 4.0<\/span>Talkativeness 2.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.5<\/span><\/a>26<\/span>\"OrientalOriental Shorthair<\/span>Affection 5.0<\/span>Energy 4.5<\/span>Talkativeness 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.5<\/span><\/a>27<\/span>\"MekongMekong Bobtail<\/span>Affection 4.5<\/span>Energy 4.0<\/span>Talkativeness 3.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.5<\/span><\/a>28<\/span>\"CornishCornish Rex<\/span>Affection 5.0<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Talkativeness 3.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.5<\/span><\/a>29<\/span>\"SacredSacred Birman<\/span>Affection 4.5<\/span>Energy 3.0<\/span>Talkativeness 2.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.5<\/span><\/a>30<\/span>\"Ocicat\"Ocicat<\/span>Affection 4.5<\/span>Energy 4.5<\/span>Talkativeness 3.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.5<\/span><\/a>
FAQ<\/div>
Which cat breeds are best for families with children?<\/summary>
Maine Coon, Ragdoll, British Shorthair, Birman \u2014 patient, gentle and sociable.<\/div><\/details>
Are cats safe for small children?<\/summary>
Yes, with a proper introduction and supervision; the child should be taught not to disturb the cat while it eats or sleeps.<\/div><\/details>
How do I get a cat used to a child?<\/summary>
Gradually, with positive associations (treats, play), and always leaving the cat an escape route.<\/div><\/details><\/div>
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The tvaryny.com editors<\/b> \u2014 canine experts and vets
Ranking based on structured breed ratings. Updated regularly.<\/div><\/div><\/div>