Bold Cats
Want to know more about bold 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, 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, 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, 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, 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.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate, bold
- 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, 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, prone to health issues, high potential for weight gain, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
American bobtails are known for their wild appearance and short bobbed tails. These cats make loving, loyal, and playful pets. Learn more about owning an American bobtail.
- 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, bi-color, tabby, calico / tri-color
- 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, tolerates being picked up
Japanese bobtail cats are known for their short tails and playful personalities. This breed makes wonderful family pets. Learn more about owning a Japanese bobtail.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate, bold
- coat length: long
- colors: white, black / ebony, red / orange, blue / gray, lavender / silver, cream / beige / tan, chocolate / brown / sable, cinnamon, fawn, lilac
- intelligence: high
- good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
- other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, requires lots of grooming, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, high prey drive, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
Siberian cats are lovable and loyal family companions who get along well with children and other pets. Learn more about this rugged Russian cat breed.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate, bold
- coat length: long
- colors: white, black / ebony, red / orange, blue / gray, lavender / silver, cream / beige / tan, chocolate / brown / sable, lilac
- patterns: bi-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, low prey drive, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
Ragdoll cats are gentle, loving companion pets who get along great with children. Learn more about this gorgeous, gentle breed.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate, bold
- coat length: long
- colors: white, black / ebony, red / orange, blue / gray, lavender / silver, cream / beige / tan
- patterns: solid, bi-color, tabby, calico / tri-color
- 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, tolerates being alone, high prey drive, high potential for weight gain, tolerates being picked up
Norwegian forest cats are large, loving animals who make excellent family pets. Learn more about this friendly, gentle cat breed.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate, neurotic, bold
- coat length: short
- colors: chocolate / brown / sable, cinnamon, lavender / silver, fawn, blue / gray, black / ebony, cream / beige / tan, lilac, white
- patterns: color point
- intelligence: high
- good with: children, seniors, dogs, families
- other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, easy to groom, friendly toward humans, highly territorial, high potential for weight gain, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
Siamese cats are social, affectionate, clever animals who make loving and loyal pets. Described as being "dog-like," these kitties mesh well into most families.
- 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.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate, bold
- coat length: short
- colors: white, black / ebony, red / orange, blue / gray, cream / beige / tan, chocolate / brown / sable
- patterns: bi-color, solid, tabby, calico / tri-color
- 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, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
The American shorthair cat has a short, dense coat and came to the U.S. aboard the Mayflower. With their affectionate nature, compact build, round faces, and short ears, American shorthairs make beautiful and loving pets.