Cats that are happy being alone
Want to know more about cats that are happy being alone? 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, long
- 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: medium
- good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
- other traits: friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, tolerates being alone, low prey drive, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
Prized for his unusual curly coat, the Selkirk rex cat is one of only four breeds of cat with wavy fur. This curly-haired cat has a warm, loving disposition and comes in both short- and long-haired versions.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate
- coat length: long
- colors: white, black / ebony, red / orange, blue / gray, lavender / silver, cream / beige / tan, chocolate / brown / sable, cinnamon, fawn, lilac
- patterns: solid, bi-color, tabby, calico / tri-color, color point
- intelligence: medium
- good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
- other traits: requires lots of grooming, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, tolerates being alone, low prey drive, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
Sweet tempered and loving, Persian cats are famous for their long, flowing coats and round, pansy-like faces. Find out everything you need to know about the Persian cat breed.
- temperament: sociable
- coat length: short
- colors: blue / gray
- 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, tolerates being alone, high prey drive, good for first-time pet owners, tolerates being picked up
Chartreux cats are as quiet and calm as they are silly and personable. Learn more about this fun French 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.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate
- coat length: long
- colors: cream / beige / tan
- patterns: 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, low prey drive, good for first-time pet owners, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
Originally called the Sacred Cat of Burma, the Birman is an ancient breed that’s been prized for generations for her beautiful markings and lovely, mild temperament. These mid-size cats are sociable, easy-going felines that make wonderful pets for people of all ages.
- 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: affectionate, neurotic, shy
- coat length: short
- colors: blue / gray
- patterns: solid
- intelligence: high
- good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
- other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, easy to groom, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, tolerates being alone, high prey drive, high potential for weight gain, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
Russian blues are intelligent, loving, and loyal cats while preserving their independent streak. Learn more about this playful, pretty breed.
- 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, 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.
- 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
- coat length: long
- colors: cream / beige / tan
- patterns: color point
- intelligence: medium
- good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
- other traits: requires lots of grooming, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, tolerates being alone, low prey drive, high potential for weight gain, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
Himalayans combine the luxurious coat of a Persian with the flashy coloring of a Siamese. Although he’s a mid-sized cat, the Himalayan looks larger than he is because of his fluffy, long coat.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate
- coat length: short
- colors: white, black / ebony, red / orange, blue / gray, cream / beige / tan, chocolate / brown / sable, cinnamon, fawn, lilac
- 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, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies
British shorthair cats are one of the oldest recognized cat breeds, first thought to have been brought to Britain by the Romans. Prized for their soft, plush coats and rounded bodies, British shorthairs could almost be mistaken for living teddy bears.
- 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: affectionate
- coat length: long, short
- colors: lavender / silver, fawn, blue / gray, black / ebony, cream / beige / tan, red / orange
- patterns: bi-color, solid, calico / tri-color, tabby
- 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, tolerates being alone, high potential for weight gain, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
Scottish fold cats make great, affectionate pets that thrive on human interaction without being too demanding for your constant attention. They have a charmingly unique appearance due to their ear carriage, round heads and eyes, and thick legs and tail.
- temperament: affectionate
- coat length: short
- colors: black / ebony, white, red / orange, blue / gray, cream / beige / tan, chocolate / brown / sable
- patterns: bi-color, solid, calico / tri-color, color point, tabby
- intelligence: high
- good with: families, seniors, cats
- other traits: requires lots of grooming, friendly toward humans, tolerates being alone, high prey drive, high potential for weight gain
With his noteworthy tailless body and sweet disposition, the Manx is a national treasure on the Isle of Man and a longtime favorite in the cat fancy.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate
- coat length: short
- colors: white, black / ebony, red / orange, blue / gray, lavender / silver, cream / beige / tan, chocolate / brown / sable, cinnamon, fawn, lilac
- 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 humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, tolerates being alone
Munchkin cats are short on legs and big on personality. Learn more about this incredibly cute one-of-a-kind cat breed.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate
- coat length: long
- colors: chocolate / brown / sable, cinnamon, lavender / silver, fawn, blue / gray, black / ebony, cream / beige / tan, lilac, white, red / orange
- patterns: bi-color, solid, tabby
- intelligence: high
- good with: seniors, children, 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 potential for weight gain, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat
British longhair cats are loyal, loving pets with sweet faces and relaxed attitudes. Learn more about life with this friendly, fluffy cat breed.