Playful Cats
Want to know more about playful cats? See all the cats that fit this criteria and learn more about what it's like to have these cats as pets.
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- temperament: sociable, affectionate
- coat length: short
- colors: chocolate / brown / sable, cinnamon, lavender / silver, fawn, blue / gray, black / ebony, red / orange, lilac, cream / beige / tan
- 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, friendly toward strangers, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
Blending some of the best traits from the Siamese and the American shorthair, snowshoe cats are beautiful, devoted family companions.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate, bold
- coat length: short
- colors: lavender / silver, chocolate / brown / sable
- 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, high prey drive, strong loyalty tendencies
Bengal cats are an intelligent and active breed prized for their boldly patterned coats. Descended from domestic cats and wild Asian leopard cats, they make affectionate and gentle pets.
- temperament: affectionate, bold
- coat length: short
- colors: black / ebony, lavender / silver, chocolate / brown / sable
- patterns: solid, tabby
- intelligence: high
- good with: families
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, highly territorial, high prey drive, strong loyalty tendencies
Savannah cats are a large, athletic breed that’s especially affectionate with their owners, but can be a bit standoffish with strangers. Learn more about this highly intelligent cat.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate, bold
- coat length: hairless
- colors: chocolate / brown / sable, cinnamon, lavender / silver, fawn, blue / gray, black / ebony, cream / beige / tan, lilac, white, red / orange
- patterns: bi-color, solid, tabby, calico / tri-color, color point
- intelligence: high
- good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
- other traits: hypoallergenic, requires lots of grooming, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
Sphynx cats are famous for their (nearly) nude appearance, but there is so much more to these charming, intelligent, and affectionate cats. Learn more about living with a sphynx.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate
- coat length: short
- colors: black / ebony
- patterns: solid
- intelligence: high
- good with: children, seniors, cats, families
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, high potential for weight gain, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
Want a panther, but also enjoy both of your arms? The Bombay cat breed is the kitty for you!
- temperament: sociable, affectionate
- coat length: short
- colors: blue / gray, lavender / silver, chocolate / brown / sable, lilac
- patterns: solid
- intelligence: high
- good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
- other traits: easy to groom, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, tolerates being picked up
With their huge eyes, outgoing personalities, and dog-like tendencies, Burmese are the perfect cat for winning over people who say they don’t like cats.
- temperament: sociable
- coat length: long
- colors: white
- patterns: bi-color
- intelligence: high
- good with: children, families, cats
- other traits: easy to train, friendly toward humans, tolerates being alone
An ancient, naturally occurring breed, Turkish vans are treasured in their home country and renowned for their large, strong bodies as well as their propensity to swim.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate
- coat length: short
- colors: chocolate / brown / sable, cinnamon, lavender / silver, fawn, lilac
- patterns: bi-color, tabby
- 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, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
Meant to emulate wild ocelots, the ocicat brings the visual thrill of a big cat, without a drop of wild blood.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate
- coat length: long
- colors: white, red / orange, blue / gray, cream / beige / tan, chocolate / brown / sable, fawn, lilac
- patterns: color point
- intelligence: high
- good with: children, families, seniors
- other traits: requires lots of grooming, friendly toward humans, friendly toward strangers, tolerates being alone, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat
Combining everything people love about the Siamese with a soft coat of luscious, long hair, the Balinese is a luxurious take on an already popular breed.
- temperament: sociable
- coat length: short
- colors: chocolate / brown / sable, fawn, red / orange
- patterns: tabby
- intelligence: high
- good with: families, dogs, cats
- other traits: easy to groom, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, easy to train, strong loyalty tendencies
With her slender, athletic look and distinctive ticked coat, the Abyssinian is a visually striking, loyal family addition.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate
- coat length: long, short
- colors: chocolate / brown / sable, cinnamon, lavender / silver, fawn, blue / gray, black / ebony, cream / beige / tan, lilac, red / orange, white
- patterns: bi-color, solid, calico / tri-color, color point, tabby
- intelligence: medium
- good with: children, seniors, cats, families
- other traits: easy to groom, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, good for first-time pet owners, good lap cat
The American curl is best known for the ears that give the breed their name. But along with this adorably unique feature, these are friendly, sweet family pets.
- 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.
- 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.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate
- coat length: short
- colors: black / ebony, blue / gray, lavender / silver, chocolate / brown / sable
- patterns: tabby
- intelligence: high
- good with: children, seniors, cats, families
- other traits: easy to groom, friendly toward humans, strong loyalty tendencies
The elegantly spotted Egyptian mau is a lean, athletic cat with a history dating back at least 3,000 years. Regal and intelligent, this rare breed is social and needs to be kept busy.
- 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.
- temperament: sociable, bold
- coat length: short
- colors: white, black / ebony, red / orange, blue / gray, cream / beige / tan, chocolate / brown / sable
- patterns: bi-color, tabby, color point
- intelligence: high
- good with: families, cats
- other traits: easy to groom, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, strong loyalty tendencies, tolerates being picked up
With their unique, eye-catching appearance, Cornish rex cats are perfect for people with avant-garde tastes. Learn all about this regal cat breed.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate, bold
- coat length: short
- colors: white
- patterns: solid
- 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, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, tolerates being picked up
Khao Manee cats, also known as Khao Plort cats, are playful. They have pure white coats and jewel-tone eyes, and these rare kitties are said to bring good luck to owners. Learn more about living with a Khao Manee cat.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate
- coat length: hairless, short
- colors: white, black / ebony, red / orange, blue / gray, lavender / silver, fawn, lilac
- patterns: solid, bi-color, tabby, color point
- intelligence: medium
- good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
- other traits: easy to groom, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat
Similar in size and appearance to the sphynx or Oriental shorthair, the Peterbald cat is a newer breed of Russian origin with a unique coat and devoted family disposition. Learn more about this (sometimes) hairless cat breed.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate, bold
- coat length: long, short
- colors: white, black / ebony, red / orange, blue / gray, lavender / silver, cream / beige / tan, chocolate / brown / sable
- patterns: solid, 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, high potential for weight gain, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
Burmillas are a cross between chinchilla Persians and Burmese cats. These cats are a fun, friendly breed that loves to be part of the family. Learn more about living with a Burmilla cat.
- temperament: sociable, bold
- coat length: long
- colors: red / orange, blue / gray, cinnamon, fawn
- patterns: solid
- intelligence: high
- good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
- other traits: easy to train, requires lots of grooming, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers
Somali cats are far more than just the sum of their parts. This is a lively, beautiful, intelligent cat who revels in the company of humans and animals alike.