10 Best Cat Breeds For First Time Owners/Beginners/ All Cats

[@tcmw779]

Be aware if you go to a/an S.P.C.A. a given cat may pick you. We went to a local S.P.C.A. and fulling to let our son pick our next pet - a little 8+ year old American domestic shorthair picked me - an overweight 50+ male to be her next owner, sorry son Snowball picked me, and we love her.

[@harrothepilot]

The Siamese, in our experience ( 35+ years being owned by Meezers ), are very loyal and outgoing cats. They love family, but will attach themselves more so to one member of their family. They are pretty long lived as well. Watch for kidney issues and keep regular health checkups for them ( as with any breed ). Probably the one downside is the incredible noise they generate which tends to multiply about tenfold around mealtimes, ie; they are quite vocal. Ohh, they can also sound like a medium sized herd of Elephants as they run around the house when their humans have gone to bed for the night.

[@mbaadiablo]

i never heard anybody for 35 years are you serious any video?

[@harrothepilot]

@@mbaadiablo several cats mate, not just one cat over 35 years 😆😆

[@mbaadiablo]

@@harrothepilot i lost my siamese last week she was 14 im felling horrible

[@harrothepilot]

@@mbaadiablo Ohh, I’m very sorry for your loss. It’s a terrible feeling when we lose a part of our life. Let her memory live on, and remember with joy all the good times, those memories DO live forever.

[@mbaadiablo]

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[@joyfulmornings]

Black cats are my all time favorite cat breed. Super friendly and extremely affectionate!! I adopted my little boy 2 Christmases ago in December 2019. He’s such a sweetheart. His name is Mouse. He was just 3 months old when I adopted him and brought him home. Now he’s 2 years old and a happy kitty!! When I go to pet him he gently rubs his head against my hand!! ❤️

[@allcats8017]

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[@thingamajacky]

black is not a breed, just a coat colour.

[@joyfulmornings]

@@thingamajacky black cats are the sweetest little things. I don’t care what anyone says. They deserve all the love in the world. My cat Mouse is a black cat and has the most beautiful shiny black coat and bright lime green eyes. He’s an absolute sweetheart. ❤️

[@tcmw779]

We had an all black cat we named J.J. since my had Aunt gotten him for us/me, she had already had a cat named Jesse, we named ours J.J. for Jesse Jr.

[@zureai]

And what breed is that? cause im sure black is not a breed lol

[@kg-Whatthehelliseventhat]

I have a Ragamuffin named Ollie. He is so cool. Every morning, he comes up to me and climbs on my tummy, then purrs and gives me kisses. Ollie doesn't meow rather he mumbles his little cat talk. We have taught him to shake with each paw, ring a bell on command, stand up for a treat, and walk on a leash. I absolutely love my lil buddy.

[@dethkon]

What does he say when he’s mumbling?

[@8698gil]

We had a siamese cat when I was a kid. while she was okay with her family, although not overly affectionate, she was fiercely aggressive toward strangers and would sometimes even attack them. I always hear that siamese are so sweet and loving, but that sure wasn't my experience. At best, she tolerated us.

[@allcats8017]

Sounds good

[@hiromi1038]

Had a wonderful dog (Daisy) and Maine coon kitty (Alanis) that were best friends. They’d roll in the sand (I lived in Florida) and hang out together. I miss them both terribly

[@allcats8017]

that was lovely, you can get another, bot cat and dog, same breed

[@jenniferbryn]

I'm just getting into breeding Maine coons!! and seriously, it's taken me years to decide on the perfect breed and then almost 2 years to find the right male and females. in that time, I can absolutely vouch for everything that was said about them. 100%. i chose the breed because of my love for dogs and need for an extremely calm, family oriented cat that can tolerate both the clamor and chaos of a large family and a child with severely impaired down's syndrome. our cats are blessings.

[@lightbox617]

Get a rescue tabbie ( a mutt) with short hair from a shelter or adoption agency. . start with a bonded pair as they will sort of "socialize" each other and seem to be more amenable to affection. They are not free as you need some basic infrastructure. You need to expect about 2$00 per kitten for vax, spay/neuter and boosters. Give them free range of the apartment/house. Do not let them outside. Pay a bit of attention and you can train them to scratch pads (with cat knip) Take a bit of work and remember, you are trading this for multiple daily dog walks

[@judithmoore8692]

I have a rescue. Got Sweetie at the start of the pandemic. She is a Maine Coon mix. Has all the MC features. Follows me around like a dog and talks to me. I am so so lucky! Lucky 🍀 wish I could add her picture.

[@allcats8017]

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[@char33]

ALL cats are wonderful in their own way…loving and affectionate in their own way….please adopt. So many need a good home.

[@MMByoutube]

Burmese are stunning cats, both to look at an in nature. Super friendly and loyal as you mentioned. Love them!

[@sciencenotstigma9534]

My Burmese was the most empathetic cat (or pet) I’ve ever known! I need one. 😢. By BFF passed away 2 weeks ago.

[@steveskouson9620]

"Burmese are known ...for their bright blue eyes." "Typically, they have golden or yellow eyes." Quotes from the audio! steve

[@Astrofrank]

The best cat breed for me might be the Russian Blue, as many of its typical properties match my living situation and many Russian Blue are hypoallergenic.

[@fionabarr3726]

Love all the breeds, but especially ragdolls!

[@elsahoffmann8719]

Siamese oh I love my Siamese. Whether they are pure bred or mixed. Love them eyes. Love them attitudes. Just love them every bit of them

[@BC-px5dw]

Are they loud?

[@jeremyhumphrey1513]

I think the brittish shorthair is best for first time owners. Its just so adorable :)

[@lisakobyleckyj5757]

The Best cat breed is ADOPTED!!!😻

[@allcats8017]

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[@TheKevphil]

@@allcats8017 Jerks. Do NOT subscribe.

[@bill9022]

Agree!!!

[@Cat_floats]

YEAH

[@catameow8310]

Truu

[@susanfowler6989]

It sounded like he said “Birman” when describing the Burmese. Very different breeds - yet I noticed Birman attributes of being dog-like attributed to the Burmese. There were enough other misstatements that led me to believe the creator(s) of this video haven’t a clue. A first-time cat owner should go to a shelter and adopt one of the thousands of fabulous cats that are just waiting for a forever home. Purebred cats lack hybrid vigor; doubtful a newbie cat owner would want the learning curve AND expensive vet bills.

[@allcats8017]

Thanks for watching, You don't need to rely on the info here 100% to get your feline, you need to do some personal research and findings

[@CitizenMio]

Sounds lovely. My family has kept cats before and I've been looking to get one again eventually. So naturally I followed up on that common advice and checked my country's nationwide shelter program. With just a few of their basic filters selected, I was left with 20 cats. All of 3, once I had ticked the box to not show the ones previously adopted (god knows why that is even a feature). All three were described as having various behavioural issues and a really traumatic history, one was going on her 3rd round. One required lifelong medical attention. So apparently shelters are doing just fine over here I guess. Doubtful that a newbie cat owner would want the learning curve AND behavioural issues and/or trauma's PLUS said vet bills. ;)

[@steveskouson9620]

Very interesting! The sphinx, and the Scottish Fold made it on this list, as well as the list of the worst, first cat breed! Wonder which list is correct. steve

[@alistairmcelwee7467]

Consider a Scottish Fold which does not have folded ears. 2/4 cats in a litter are unfolded & thus have no value to the breeder. Breeders get rid of Scottish Folds, & not necessarily in a good way. That ‘s why there is a Scottish Fold rescue society. It’s there for unfolded Scottish Folds. These are a much better choice than folded SF cats because they don’t have genetic problems with their cartilage. This can cripple some folded SFs. (The ears are folded due to cartilage problems). I love my unfolded SF. Super easy to care for and a most loving kitty.

[@gaileverett]

Ummm, three of these breeds were on the "10 worst" list. I'm confused.

[@am0ur.0235]

Honestly, I know I’m late. It really depends on your needs and the cats needs. That list was probably made by a bunch of people who didn’t have the proper environment for the kitty.

[@elizabethpeterson1644]

When I was a kid with my family we adopted 2 American Shorthair red tabby cats. They were both good cats.

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

Somalis. I showed and bred them. Too smart and entertaining.and empathetic.

[@chalongambi5306]

My favorite cat breed is Mixed Breed Cats

[@TheB657]

1:49 - I think there is a difference between the "Burmese" and "Birman" . The Burmese is the local cat breed of Myanmar but the Birman that has traveled to and popular in the west consists of cross breed of Burmese with the Siamese and Persian or something like that. Kindly confirm as the difference matters a lot with respect to the genetics concerning health and lifespan of the respective breed.

[@mrdemocracy7106]

The Birman is known as the Sacred cat of Burma.

[@rustywp]

I have a domestic shorthair, and I guess that's like the American shorthair.

[@troyaturner1979]

And the Siamese are so darn vocal!!

[@allcats8017]

True

[@troyaturner1979]

@@allcats8017 and LOUD! I love them but that is one Chatty Cathy of a cat!

[@sciencenotstigma9534]

Great footage of Burmese behavior and representation of Burmese type. I can’t stand inaccurate breed profiles. No problems here!

[@johngroll9186]

In my opinion it is the American shorthair, due to affordability. You can often get them for free and they don't require a special diet. My best friend is Tiger at 15: pound , a wonderful tabby.

[@gloriagamble322]

American Bobtails are sweet!

[@allcats8017]

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[@claudinelopez5177]

My first cat was a Maine Coon. Oddly accurate. And considering every cat I've owned (they were all rescues that I rescued) were a Maine Coon. Geez people around here really dislike Maine Coons. Every time I see a Maine Coon its abandoned. I hate it.

[@SunTzuArtOfWar4]

Probably beacause the main coons are cute and they get it without enough information and then they abandon it after struggling to take car of it.

[@TheDextroseSaline]

Looove the folded ears scottish ones ❤❤❤❤

[@allcats8017]

Thank you so much! I absolutely adore Scottish cats with folded ears too!

[@chloenealon2239]

Sphynx cats are most certainly not beginners cats, they need extra cleaning due oil build on the skin as they have no fur and dedicated areas to keep them warm also the fact they are sensitive to temperature means they are prone to obesity so you have to keep on top making sure you aren’t over feeding them. Just because they have no fur and have a tendency to seek warmth does not make them a beginners cat

[@chloenealon2239]

Also listing cat breeds most prone to vet heavy illnesses? Both maine coons and sphynx are predisposed to heart diseases and poor breeding of scottish fold they always get joint issues because it is what causes the ear fold. Making sure you can afford vet bills for these breeds or insurance is vital

[@TheKevphil]

How about the first homeless cat or kitten you find?!? (Assuming they're not a feral ball of clawed aggression, of course.)

[@hagron5702]

❤

[@johnnyboyvan]

You put the Siasmese in worst you, so which one is it? Gorgeous cat.

[@MuhammadSafdar-qe7rq]

Cute cats very nice and very beautiful and so happy

[@JC-qi1bm]

I would dearly love a short hair short leg munchkin. Hopefully some may be available in about 3 months. Can’t wait 😞

[@jinfin221]

Soo???

[@ClaireDinneen]

I have a dog right now and thinking about getting a ragdoll or a mainecoon or a birman or uuuh i just love them all🐱🐶

[@vernabryant2894]

Love black cats.

[@tomj4506]

A short hairs are the best & often FREE ! Its a real cat. LFOD !

[@johnestares]

Ragdoll should be in the number 1 spot 😻

[@missmayflower]

High maintenance coats.

[@rlk54]

I adopted a Norwegian Forest cat.

[@pamelakilponen3682]

Birman and Burmese cats are two different things. - Birman owner-breeder. They are not even in the same category.

[@DailyMyChildhood]

Super cute ❤😊 A very lovely upload

[@mrdemocracy7106]

Birman 'the sacred cat' for me everytime.

[@growmance2191]

My cat Lilah jean is a 6 year old American domestic short haired mixed breed cat she my first child and a good baby❤❤❤ but a handful. Gosh I love her thou

[@1slandgirlcaribbean304]

The ragdolls are so cute. I'm thinking about getting one.

[@martinavci5095]

Absolutely beautiful in every way 😍 .......my favourite ❤

[@marietesta7076]

I LOVE THE MAINE COONS, THANK YOU

[@percinator7203]

i like orange

[@mrjones29]

Sphynx cats are awesome kitties. If you prefer to stand out from the crowd that overpopulate the area with common Ragdolls and Shorthairs, get a Sphynx if it suits your personality.

[@anitaanderson2871]

Just wondering how the Sphinx, Siamese and Scottish Fold cats got on both the 10 Worst and 10 Best cats for first time cat owners? Nothing against any breed of cat, just curious how they can fit in both categories.

[@someonestired5603]

My first was korat mix, lol. She's awesome

[@gbohol]

Where can you find a Maine coon for adoption? I’m told they’re stolen to resell. We just secured and are waiting for our 2 kittens. 🐯💕

[@zeniada1]

4 out of 10 of the cats mentioned here are on your “worst cats for first time owners” 🧐 🤦‍♀️

[@CATTTTZZZ]

I am getting a Persian cat in 4 months wish me luck 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽( if you have any tips pls tell me )

[@bAnGtAnFoReVeR739]

Today ME and my Friend chose Burmese for her as it machted her personality

[@unappealingundesirable2826]

Are Maine Coons double or triple coated? I believe the Siberian is a classic example of a triple coated cat.

[@b4k0.n48]

A friend of my dad wants to give us a kitten of Persian breed?(idk how to say that not English 😭)do you guys think its a good breed for beginners?

[@Ramgama-fa]

This comment is my advice to whoever reads it. Do own KATS for sure; but not by buying expensive breeds of KATS; by adopting street-living KATS instead. They all need our forever help.

[@rahmamohammed2103]

Hi... I am all the way in Ghana 🇬🇭. Is. It possible to adopt a cat 🐈 and get it down here? I would like to know

[@jazzbeau507]

What do you think of Tonkinese?

[@hayahrismy7367]

I love Scottish fold

[@hagron5702]

I like mutts 😊

[@allcats8017]

That's awesome, mutts are the best!

[@majaisakszon1475]

Funny in the video about the worst cars to get as first time cat owners was the scotish fold the sphynx and one other useless info. My last boyfriend was allergic to cats but not to my pure breth ragdoll.

[@Survivor_15]

I work long hours what cats are good for that ( from around 2 am to around 6 pm )

[@Bennahr_Fett]

4:24 he's drunk lol

[@TheDjtricks]

❤

[@abdulazizalshaikh1882]

I wanted a Scottish fold but when i learned why its ears are folded and learned that they have alot of medical problems i don’t know what to get anymore

[@b5byt]

What did you end up getting? I’m also in the same situation

[@Skremmbu]

American shorthair and Scottish blue

[@curtisschaffner6433]

I would love to get an American Short Hair !!!

[@chriswhinery925]

So I can't help but notice that 3 of the breeds on this list are also on your "10 worst cat breeds for first time owners" list. I think there's a lot of sphinx, scottish fold, and siamese cats that are now confused about their place in the pantheon.

[@TheWanderingFire]

At least 3 of these breeds appear on your "Worst Cats for 1st Time Owners." 🤨

[@legacybuilders101]

Wow

[@Randerson1130]

I just started looking and I'm looking to get RAGEDOLL.

[@thetuninator1885]

I'm thinking maybe a Savannah. VERY doglike - but so much easier to take care of, and much larger than Maine Coons. I've had both in the past and have experience with them. Of course Bengals are VERY affectionate and sweet too, also speaking from experience here. So many choices, so little room!

[@kawaiiaza7370]

Don’t Savannah cats require a large play area and are hybrid cats that require experienced owners?

[@thetuninator1885]

@@kawaiiaza7370 Yes, your entire house will become their play area! Once they reach 7 or 8 years of age, they will mellow out a bit like most any other cat. They DO require a lot (2 lbs a day) of high quality (expensive) food (chicken, beef and turkey - ground and cooked is easiest) for the first 4 years as they grow if you get an F-1 through F-4. After that you can mix in some decent quality canned food, but mind you a 20-30 lb. cat is still going to need 3 cans (not the little ones) a day once you wean them off ground meat gradually, plus whatever dry food and treats. And they WILL mooch a good portion of YOUR meal, so you lose weight! As for experience, it sure helps, but isn't necessary depending on your energy level and tolerance to rowdiness. Keeping at least two takes the stress off you - just like dogs!

[@kawaiiaza7370]

@@thetuninator1885 That's so cool, my ragdoll kittens demolish my meals like one day my little sister left her cereal on the table and she came to me asking where her milk went I looked over at my kittens licking him self with milk on his face and I said hmmm I wonder where it went

[@thetuninator1885]

@@kawaiiaza7370 Great story! Sounds like you have some experience already!

[@jenniferbryn]

@@thetuninator1885 I love that a benefit of them is weight loss lol!!!

[@maddesmelodi1389]

Burmese cat 😻

[@allcats8017]

ooh yea Burmese cat is a wonderful breed. Thanks for your comment, we really appreciate you. Please Subscribe to our channel and share

[@Kris10Kay]

I want a Maine Coon!

[@allcats8017]

I love them

[@georgehollingsworth2428]

I had one that made it to her early 20s. They are pretty much unique and HIGHLY intelligent. Siberians and Norwegian Forrest Cats are similar.

[@jenniferbryn]

I have 5!!! in ❤️

[@scottperson9487]

Absolutely not the Siamese for first time owners. Ask any shelter or vet about how many Siamese cats are dumped. They are very active and require a lot of playing. Also, the do not like being alone, talk a lot and want/need another pet friend in the house. Any list that says they are good for first time owners is a good list to ignore.

[@redsea-tv]

I think I like Russian blue

[@allcats8017]

That's great! Russian Blue cats are known for their striking appearance and sweet temperament.

[@davephillips3790]

I don’t know where this channel get their information from, but I have a Bombay black cat, if I knew they were this, lovable, friendly toward other cats, knows when to stay away from an aggressive cat, doesn’t play over aggressively like the channel says, sleeps on a pillow next to me all night, I can’t say enough good things about them

[@whalein52]

I want to have a Scottish fold i hope its available in my area😍💜

[@carolinearguin8080]

Maine Coon +++

[@allcats8017]

Maine Coon is an awesome breed. Thanks for commenting, we really appreciate it. Please Subscribe to our channel and share.

[@saturahman7510]

Turkish street-cats and Russian farm-cats are friendly.

[@annisa8863]

"Birmans, more commonly known as the Burmese breed..."- I'm sorry what?

[@annisa8863]

Yeah Burmese are also not born all white. Do you even know what a Burmese cat is? Or even a Birman cat?

[@annisa8863]

Also a Burmese cat is definitely not for first time owners, they can be quite demanding. A Birman cat would be suitable.

[@jinky_minus]

I need that exotic shorthair

[@jessicapospolita2958]

I’m Thinking Amraincian Shorwhair

[@allcats8017]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@sweetyshwe_gacha7130]

8? *wow* is good for kid’s?😊

[@enigman44]

The best cat breed is found at your local shelter. Save the life of a unwanted cat and have a loyal companion until the last beat of their heart.

[@yutma79]

American shorthair is the best

[@RaduBigGun]

The breed does not say too much about the cat's character. Don't get yourself fooled by such a thing as the breed. The only thing you could take into consideration about a breed is the energy level but the character of a cat is not inluenced by the breed.

[@MetalHachiko]

How are a lot of these cats on both this list and on the "not suited for first time owners" List?

[@adrumus2]

Yeah No kidding.😆

[@CalebHamilton-du4kn]

I want one. Idk what kind of cat but I want to adopt one from a shelter. My dad has a hunting dog rn which kills everything sadly so I need to wait till that dog dies or I move out :(

[@monamiddleton6463]

I wish I could have a cat but my family hates cats I want one so badly but I guess I'll have to wait till I'm 18.(I am 12 right now)

[@Baker_bunni]

Is Russian blue a pedigree?

[@annettepowell3052]

What about the common mogy

[@nikitakc17]

I am thinking of adopting a American short hair

[@Suah_mysfit]

I want a cat so bad but my dog is a fucking psychopath

[@allcats8017]

It can be tough when pets have conflicting personalities!

[@warbossgarbag]

Seamese cats are demons among cats.

[@allcats8017]

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[@vetnurseangie]

I have redpoint siamese.. Sweet, Intelligent, well behave and quiet. One of the most lovabable cat you may have ❤😻

[@annmolloy8600]

Burmese and Birmans are not the same breed. Birmans look a bit like Siamese in colouring but look more like Ragdolls. They have blue eyes. I have two.

[@mateopineda6142]

You forgot one,SNOWSHOE.

[@SCARAMOUSXL5]

THE BEST KITTIES ARE THE HALF BREED!!!

[@mrjones29]

Got to end of this list and what a surprise no British Shorthair made your top 10??? Possibly the most common filmed breed cat on KZbin. That's not a complete list regardless of the other beautiful breeds on it.