More Hilary Braaksma

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temperament: sociable, affectionate, bold
coat length: short
colors: white, black / ebony, red / orange, blue / gray, lavender / silver, cream / beige / tan, fawn
patterns: solid, bi-color, tabby, calico / tri-color, color point
intelligence: high
good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, tolerates being alone, high prey drive, high potential for weight gain, good for first-time pet owners, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up

American wirehair cats are a playful, affectionate, and independent breed with a coarse, crimped coat. Read more about this friendly companion cat breed.

European Shorthair

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temperament: sociable, affectionate, shy
coat length: short
colors: chocolate / brown / sable, cinnamon, lavender / silver, fawn, blue / gray, black / ebony, cream / beige / tan, lilac, red / orange, white
patterns: bi-color, solid, tabby
intelligence: high
good with: children, seniors, dogs, families
other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, friendly toward humans, tolerates being alone, high prey drive, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up

European shorthair cats are adaptable, friendly, people-pleasing pets who love to hunt and spend time with their pet parents. Learn more about the European shorthair cat breed.

Singapura

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temperament: sociable, affectionate, neurotic, bold, shy
coat length: short
colors: chocolate / brown / sable, cream / beige / tan
patterns: tabby
intelligence: high
good with: children, seniors, cats, families
other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, good for first-time pet owners, tolerates being picked up

Singapura cats are high-energy, pint-sized pets with wide eyes, big ears, and playful personalities. Learn more about living with Singapuras.

Tonkinese

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temperament: sociable, affectionate, bold
coat length: short
colors: blue / gray, cream / beige / tan, chocolate / brown / sable
patterns: color point
intelligence: high
good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up

The Tonkinese is a mix of the Siamese and Burmese cat breeds and has a loving, affectionate personality. Learn more about sharing your home with a pretty, playful Tonkinese.

Devon Rex

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temperament: sociable, affectionate, neurotic, bold
coat length: short
colors: chocolate / brown / sable, cinnamon, lavender / silver, fawn, blue / gray, white, black / ebony, red / orange, cream / beige / tan
patterns: bi-color, solid, calico / tri-color, tabby, color point
intelligence: high
good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, friendly toward humans, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up

Devon rex cats are known as “poodle cats,” thanks to their wavy coats and intelligent, outgoing personalities. Learn more about owning a Devon rex cat.

Poodle (Standard)

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breed group: non-sporting
breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, requires lots of grooming, tolerates being alone, loves water, strong loyalty tendencies
colors: black, gray, red, blue, cream, white, fawn, gold / yellow, brown / chocolate / liver
patterns: bicolor
coat length/texture: long, medium, short, curly
temperament: timid, friendly, playful, anxious

Standard poodles are energetic, intelligent dogs who thrive with lots of activity, learning, and time with their human. Learn more about these cute, curly companions.