Talkative cats. Talkative cat is not for the faint of heart – Burmese cat

One of the main qualities that a future owner focuses on when choosing a cat of a particular breed is the character of its representative.

Which cat breed is the most affectionate?

The evaluation criteria were the pet's relationship with the people around it, attitude towards children and getting along with other animals. So, 15 breeds and 15 places in our ranking.

15th place was taken by the breed – Siberian cat

Bred from wild forest breeds, this cat is highly independent. This is what they say about them: “a cat has nine lives.” An animal that senses danger very well will never abandon its owner in trouble.

• attitude towards the owner: rather respectful, does not like displays of feelings, and is unlikely to purr on his lap for a long time. Grateful for care and loyal, but not suitable for the role of a sofa cat;
• attitude towards children: tolerant;
• attitude towards animals: the Siberian cat vigilantly guards its territory, so it does not tolerate strangers on it. Although, if she grows up with other animals from childhood, she is ready to tolerate their presence and even be friends with them.

14th place – Siamese cat

Temperamental, jealous and stubborn - these are the main characteristics of this breed. Contrary to popular belief, they are not vindictive. They always choose one family member as the owner, and having chosen, they demonstrate selfless devotion to him.

• attitude towards the owners: love and devotion to the owner - beyond any doubt. They treat strangers quite warily. They love to “talk” and do it quite loudly. They accept affection with pleasure and respond in kind;
• attitude towards children: the main condition is that the child will not harm the cat. However, there are many cases where Siamese cats become real nannies for babies, protecting them at night and allowing them to play with themselves. Of course, all this is individual and should be done under the supervision and permission of adults;
• attitude towards animals: Siamese are born hunters, so keeping parrots, hamsters and other small animals together is excluded. They establish relationships with dogs on an individual basis - it all depends on the character of a particular cat and a particular dog.

13th place – Russian Blue cat

Delicacy and friendliness are the main character traits of the Russian Blue cat. On the other hand, she is secretive and independent. She chooses her territory at her own discretion, just like the owner of all the people living in the house.

• attitude towards the owners: loves, but without fanaticism, although she is very devoted to them. Does not like strangers and large companies. If such a cat in someone else’s house honors you with attention, this is unspeakable luck;
• attitude towards children: treats them patiently, but will not take part in children’s games;
• attitude towards animals: gets along well with other pets of equal size or larger. Anything smaller than this is considered prey. So you shouldn’t keep hamsters and birds together with your Russian Blue.

It tolerates loneliness well and does not bother its owner if he is busy. Doesn't like change.

12th place – Exotic or exotic shorthair cat

This gentle creature lives solely to be loved, cherished and pampered.

• attitude towards owners: affectionate and good-natured, and cats experience greater affection for their owners than cats (these are more independent). They will not ask for affection themselves, but will gladly accept it;
• attitude towards children: quite loyal if you don’t touch or offend them;
• relationship with other cats and dogs: the same as with children - “we don’t hurt each other.”

Exotics do not tolerate loneliness well. In the absence of their beloved owner, they may lose their appetite.

11th place – Persian cat

The Persian rightfully has a reputation as one of the laziest creatures among cats. As much as the owner loves his cat, the cat will reciprocate. But if he loves, then forever.

• attitude towards the owners: towards their own family with love, towards strangers with distrust, but without aggression;
• attitude towards children: he will calmly transfer all children's games to his daughters and mothers with his participation;
• attitude towards animals: the maximum that can attract his attention is a butterfly or a fly. The rest are of little interest to him.

Persians are so devoted to their owner that they often take on his negative states, which is why they themselves suffer greatly (physically).

10th place – Abyssinian cat

An amazing combination of beautiful exterior, sociability and intelligence make this breed extremely popular among connoisseurs of true feline intelligence. A live, curious, cheerful animal treats all children and household members with love, however, only one person will be considered the “leader of the pack.”

• attitude towards the owners: life without society is impossible for the Abyssinian, so he is always in the thick of things next to a person, invariably cordial and loving;
• attitude towards children: gets along well, but loves older children;
• relationship with animals: he will accept any company - dogs, cats, their children - he will be happy with everyone.

This breed is more suitable for people looking for a companion rather than just a pet.

9th place – Maine Coon

Good-natured and very emotional giants, friendly pets of the whole family. A Maine Coon will never show a person his feelings until he takes a closer look at him and becomes completely attached.

• attitude towards their owners: Maine Coons are affectionate and loyal animals. Moreover, the cat will show more affection, and the cat will show more devotion;
• attitude towards children: they treat children calmly and are not capable of offending them. However, given the large size of cats, it is not recommended to leave them alone with children, especially very young ones;
• attitude towards animals: mainly the cat will hunt, not the male cat. There is an opinion that Maine Coons are so smart that only small street animals are game for them. But it’s still not worth testing this statement on small pets; it’s better to keep them safe. Maine Coons get along well with dogs and other cats.

8th place – British Shorthair cat

The British Shorthair is a respectable cat for respectable people who spend a lot of time at work. She will not be at all offended by the long absence of her owner, and will greet him with joy and love.

• attitude towards the owner: will unobtrusively follow him throughout the apartment, waiting for the moment when he can sit next to him and purr, showing him his love and devotion;
• attitude towards children: loves children, will never offend them. But you shouldn’t make a child’s toy out of it;
• attitude towards animals: he gets along calmly with the entire family flock, if there is one, and can even lead it.

7th place -

Ragdoll completely refutes the assertion that cats become attached to the house, and not to the owner.

• attitude towards owners: Ragdoll is loving, patient and unobtrusive. Feels good both alone with its owners and in noisy company;
• attitude towards children: it would seem that, due to its impressive size, it can pose a danger. Not at all, he gets along well with children, will never offend, and will gladly take part in games. If he feels threatened by a child, he will not defend himself, but hide;
• Attitude towards animals: gets along equally well with everyone, including dogs and small pets.

6th place – Manx

Funny tailless Manx cats are a great purchase for those who live in their own home. Avid mouse catchers will not leave rodents a single chance. Very gentle, kind and affectionate, they will love the whole family, if only they are reciprocated.

• attitude towards the owners: they love and are ready to spend maximum time with them. Reciprocal love and affection from the owner is very important for them;
• attitude towards children: the more children in the family, the better. Manx will certainly be a participant in all children's fun. However, it is necessary to explain to children that it is impossible to pull the short stub of the cat's tail, as this can cause severe pain to him.
• attitude towards animals: he is friends with everyone who is ready to join him for games. It does not lose its hunting passion throughout its life, so it can be dangerous for small pets.

5th place – Scottish Fold cat

Funny appearance, “plush” fur and a lot of friendliness - this is the Scottish Fold. Her amazingly accommodating character makes her the favorite of all household members.

• attitude towards the owner: she prefers to lie next to her and not in her owner’s arms, which does not prevent her from literally adoring him. She feels equally good both in a noisy company and alone with her owner. He loves to cuddle and can lick his owner's face or hands.
• attitude towards children: plays with them with pleasure, never allows himself to scratch them;
• attitude towards animals: gets along even with a hamster and a rabbit.

4th place – Burmese cat

If you want to be loved, get a dog, if you want to love yourself, get a cat, if you want to give love and receive it twice as much, get a Burmese.

• attitude towards owners: very affectionate and affectionate, almost never puts out its claws in games. Loves to “talk” to the owner and cuddle with him. Treats strangers with friendly curiosity and is not “embarrassed” in large companies;
• attitude towards children: will tolerate everything, even the not very delicate attitude of the youngest family members;
• attitude towards animals: he loves company very much, so that he has someone to frolic with.

If the owner is often absent, it is better to take another cat into the house, ideally another Burmese.

3rd place – Neva Masquerade cat

Tender affection and at the same time restraint are the main character traits of cats of this breed. They will be a friend and companion to their owner.

• attitude towards the owner: the Neva masquerade cat is affectionate, but without intrusiveness, sensitive to mood. He is quite tolerant of strangers. Attached more to a person than to a place;
• attitude towards children: loves kids very much, can play with them and tolerate their antics to certain limits. If it becomes very difficult, she will never scratch her, but will run away and hide so that the child does not reach her. Can help calm a crying baby and even call an adult if something is wrong.
• attitude towards animals: they are friends with everyone, even with small rodents, if they are also pets.

They are absolutely not vindictive and will not take out their grievances on the owner’s slippers or carpets.

2nd place – Sphinx

The Sphinx's love for its owner is limitless, as is its patience. These amazing cats are incapable of harming anyone.

• attitude towards the owner: sphinxes are very kind and delicate, they can stay nearby for hours, they will be happy to be affectionate and will cuddle themselves. The sphinx will definitely get to know strangers, and will not hide in the far corner. Friendly to all family members;
• attitude towards children: little naughty children are allowed to do whatever they want - carry, squeeze, and even paint the skin of a patient cat. And only if the sphinx really gets it, can he call his owner for help with a loud meow;
• relationship with animals: not only gets along well with any other animals, but is also ready to take on the role of leader of the domestic pack and protector of its smaller and weaker members.

It does not tolerate separation from its beloved owner very well. Leaving one for a long time is generally not recommended.

1st place – Burmese cat

Very friendly, intelligent and easy to train cats. For those who are looking for love in a pet and are ready to give it their own in return, this cat is a real find.

• attitude towards owners: they become attached to all family members. They intuitively feel the mood and state of the owner, and, depending on it, are ready to cuddle and console or, conversely, leave them alone. They don't mind being picked up. They are ready to meet strangers, but do not really like noisy companies;
• attitude towards children: Burmese cats are always ready to take part in their outdoor games. They can relieve stress in children after a heavy school load, and generally become a true friend to them;
• attitude towards animals: very friendly, both to other cats and dogs. They are playmates for the Burmese. Not aggressive.

They know very well the boundaries of what is permitted and never cross them.

The kindest and most affectionate will be Sphinxes, Ragdolls, Neva Masquerade, Manx, Burmese and Scottish Fold cats. They will also be good in families with children.

If you need an active companion and a loyal friend who will not let you and your loved ones get bored, you should pay attention to the Burmese, Abyssinian, Siberian, Russian Blue or Siamese cat.

The Maine Coon and the British Shorthair will delight their owners with exceptional devotion and restraint.

If you are looking for a lazy couch potato who is always ready to offer his back and belly for affection, choose Exotic or Persian.

Galina Starostina

We constantly meet talking cats in fairy tales, literary works and on television screens, we are used to them and know them, one might say, by sight. Puss in Boots from the well-known fairy tale by C. Perrault, the cat Murr from the "Biography of the Cat Murr" by E. T. A. Hoffman, the "scientist cat" from the poem by A. S. Pushkin "Ruslan and Lyudmila", the Cheshire cat from "Alice in Wonderland" by L. Carroll and the inimitable cat Behemoth from M. A. Bulgakov's novel "The Master and Margarita", and many others.

Much more surprising and captivating are encounters with real talking cats, which are by no means rare, there are countless of them, and although they do not speak like humans, they are still very talkative.

Thai cats Matthias and Gurig VIII
Photo by ZoyaP, St. Petersburg
Thai Cat Club

Not everyone correctly understands a talkative cat who has something to say. Journalist and cat lover Kat Oreille tells how one day a neighbor asked her to babysit her child, and here, at the neighbors’ house, she first encountered a talking cat. He meowed so loudly that at first she thought he was hungry, but his bowl was full of food. Then she opened the front and back doors for him, but he looked at her in surprise - he had no intention of going anywhere. The meowing did not stop. She tried to rock him like a child, but he continued to whine pitifully. When the neighbor returned, Kat told her with alarm that something was wrong with the cat; he kept screaming. The neighbor laughed: “Charlie has such a character, because he is a Siamese cat - a talking one.”

Some time later, Kat Oreille came to the local animal shelter with a burning desire to adopt a second cat. She was offered a choice of a gray-white long-haired cat and a red short-haired one. The gray-white addressed her with desperate meows, fighting for his freedom. His persistence impressed her. He seemed to be saying, "Hey! I'm the one you need! Take me!" Listening to his speeches for eight years, Kat began to respect him (and his name, by the way, when translated into Russian, was Fool), since he always expressed his opinion in this way. Sometimes his aggressive screams transparently hinted that he wanted to get something THIS MINUTE, and other times he, in his catlike manner, informed the mistress that everything was in order, everything was under control - his voice expressed complete satisfaction. But the sweetest thing was when, both in a good mood, they had leisurely conversations.

It is necessary to distinguish between simply talkers and Chatterboxes with a capital T. The same Cat Oreille, unable to resist a litter of mixed Siamese and tailless kittens from the Isle of Man, without hesitation, brought home one of them. After a week, she realized that her tailless Ashley was the biggest talker of all the cats she knew. But not everyone could appreciate her eloquence (including her impatient and selfish ex-boyfriend), and at times she herself thought that the cat's incessant babbling was a little tiresome. Today, however, after talking to experts about various talking cats, she fully appreciated Ashley's chatterbox. Why? Because I understood her need to talk.

Particularly talkative cat breeds

In principle, a cat of almost any breed can be talking, but there are unusually talkative breeds. To begin with, let's name the ocicata, which is moderately talkative. Oriental shorthair cats and Cornish Rex cats are considered inveterate talkers. The Devon Rex is also talkative, but not to the same extent as the Cornish Rex. The Ragdoll may meow when he is feeling unhappy. And of course, Siamese cats are the most talkative of all.

Author Vera M. Nelson, in her Book of Siamese Cats, writes: “If he wants something, he will loudly tell the world his sorrows or pout like a spoiled child, whining and complaining about his troubles until you give in and fulfill all his wishes." And who else but Nelson knows the demanding nature of the loud-voiced Siamese!

According to Dr. John Wright, an animal behaviorist, there appears to be no scientific evidence that points to Siamese cats as the most vocal breed. However, he adds, "people who have owned them and know them well definitely state that Siamese cats sing on a much more regular basis than other breeds." Nelson confirms this opinion: "When I talk to a Siamese cat, she answers me, and we can have long and, I'm sure, intelligent conversations this way. When you live with Siamese cats for a long time, you learn to understand their language."

Dr. Wright believes that the talkative nature of these cats is due to their increased dependence on people. He argues that Siamese can depend on people to the same extent as dogs, recognizing their place in the family and reacting accordingly to events. Their loud speeches can be a form of communication and express their affection for their owner. For example, when a dog wants to say something, it whines or howls or barks. Siamese cats' singing may also be a sign of increased sociability.

Do you understand meowing?

Many people, even those who love cats, find talking cats annoying. Here's an example. “Before ragdolls, I had Siamese cats,” says California breeder Jean Meillat. “But as I got older, I began to get tired of their talkativeness and increased activity. I wanted someone calmer. No matter what you do, the Siamese cat sits next to you and talks to you.” you until you feed him, and then he will meow until you pet him." Ragdolls, in his opinion, are not so talkative.

However, other breeders and owners have no problem with chatty cats. Thus, Cornish Rex breeder Judy MacDonald from California, when asked how she tolerates incessant cat conversations and how her nerves can withstand it, answered that they do not irritate her at all. “I talk to them once, and as strange as it may sound, I understand what they are telling me. Not everyone has such understanding.”

In fact, many people talk to their cats, and the result of such conversations is mutual respect and agreement. Cats have different sounds for different occasions. According to experts, there are 16 types of sounds made by cats, which are divided into three main groups. Of these, it is the vowel sounds that express concern, request or regret about the collapse of hopes. There is not enough information to draw a conclusion about the relationship of these lingering sounds with various types of behavior.

Is persistent meowing a sign of illness?

In what cases does persistent meowing indicate physical or mental illness? Dr. Wright says that if a cat meows continuously, regardless of the situation, we are obviously dealing with some kind of behavioral problem, but if he talks mostly on certain occasions, then "it is just a desire to communicate, and that is fine. Our cats try to communicate with us on our level. I think they are similar to dogs in this respect, and they seem to have more vocal means for communicating with people than for cats communicating with each other."

Dr. Wright had several clients who came to him complaining that their cats were excessively vocal. First, for half an hour, through questions, he finds out the behavioral characteristics of the animal in order to diagnose the problem. In half of the cases these are physical problems. Cats may complain to their owners about ailments such as stomach pain or urinary retention by persistent meowing. In other cases, they simply communicate that they would like to go for a walk.

Psychology of a talking cat

Natural talkers, as we have found, are highly valued by some, but sometimes our cats simply drill us with this behavior. They teach us to be constantly at their disposal, whether it concerns feeding at a certain time or opening doors whenever they want to enter or leave the room.

If you want to wean your cat off this demanding meowing, Dr. Wright recommends putting him on “extinguishing mode.” In this case, the unwanted meowing is “extinguished” in this way: you simply do not pay attention to his cries in certain circumstances. For example, your cat continuously meows, demanding that you feed him. If you do not have specific feeding hours and the cat has not been fed for a long time, of course he will meow. To correct this behavior, feed him when he is silent.

Renowned animal psychologist Dr. Michael W. Fox suggests this way to stop unwanted dog barking: Bark with your dog to discourage it. Dr. Wright believes that this method can also be effective for cats that are overly vocal.

It is important to remember that first of all you should look for the physical cause of heart-rending meowing, and if there is none, try to block it psychologically - after all, many domestic cats are very smart and controllable.

To sum it up, talkative cats (like talkative people) are not everyone's cup of tea. But for many they are great. For example, says Kat Oreille, when she was visiting friends one day, for some reason she felt very uneasy. She was tormented by some kind of anxiety. The apartment was very comfortable, decorated with healthy indoor plants, beautiful oriental rugs and Degas drawings. To top it all off there was a magnificent Himalayan cat. After sitting there for several hours, Kat realized that despite the presence of the cat, which created a special comfort, it was deadly quiet there. Such silence could drive you crazy. Kat missed her talking cats: Alex, who demanded to be let out or let him in first in one room, then in another, the Fool wandering at a distance, who reported that he would not mind talking today, and even Ashley with her continuous muttering. When she came home, it became clear to her that, being a chatterbox herself, she needed people to talk to. No wonder she likes talking cats. Question - answer, question - answer, and so on every day.

I also have experience with talking cats. The beautiful Lynx, who lived with me for 17 years, looked like a black chrysanthemum and had an angelic character, rarely meowed, but constantly spoke to me with some kind of bird trills, amazing in its charm and expressiveness. It would be impolite not to respond to such sweet speeches, but since the conversation on my part turned out to be somewhat lacking in content, then in order to decorate it and get a little closer to cat poetry, in a word, to please the cat, I began to rhyme my remarks. Many years of practice in such rhyming led to the fact that I began to receive orders and became famous at my work as the author of skits. Five-year-old Vasilisa, who lives with me now, meows only for a reason, namely for two reasons: when she “digs a hole” in her plastic tray and when she calls me to play. In the first case, she should be praised and encouraged, but in the second, you have to put everything aside and chase her around the apartment for a quarter of an hour until she gets tired (cats get tired quickly).

In general, it seems to me that if we exclude all the circumstances listed in the article (breed, state of health, temperament, etc.), the cat becomes talking if you talk to it.

There are also chatterboxes among cats. There are breeds of cats that are famous for precisely this – their talkativeness. These include: cats, Devon Rex, Cornish Rex, Ocicat, etc. Unfortunately, almost no one writes about such nuances, and in vain. Not every person can get along with such a talker, and our apartments do not have good soundproofing. Therefore, such a warbler may very soon end up on the street and join the ranks of homeless cats.

Our chatterbox - Lorik

I have never had a purebred Siamese cat, but I have had a Japanese Bobtail for eight months now. He came to us in the summer as a kitten. Someone threw two three-month-old kittens under our loggia. My mother, the dog and I went for a walk in the morning and saw these little angels.

They huddled close to each other, and their little eyes popped out of their sockets in fear. It was immediately obvious that they were homely and did not know the streets at all. Our dog loves cats, but the neighbor's dogs could tear them apart, so we immediately decided to take these foundlings to our home.

The kittens were so beautiful that we had no doubt that we would be able to place them in good hands. But our hopes were not justified. This summer there was some kind of surge in cat births. All the boards were simply swarming with advertisements with photographs of cute kittens that no one wanted to take, even for free. So they remained with us.

Our Siberian Fenechka

The poor kittens were so scared that they sat in a shoebox in the bathroom for three days and didn’t even try to crawl out. On the fourth day, they began to slowly explore the new space and play carefully.

I don’t know how it was possible to raise these babies for three whole months, and then take them and throw them out into the street? Here, within a couple of days, you become attached to them with all your soul, and you can’t give them away to just anyone just to get rid of them. A couple of times people came through an advertisement, but we didn’t give them away because we saw that they wouldn’t be loved like we were.

After a month, the kittens had already completely settled in and began to show character. The girl named Fenechka is quiet and affectionate, and the boy is Lorik, impudent and terribly talkative. He accompanies any of his actions with meows of all ranges.

We have never had such talkers, so at first we constantly called the veterinarian and asked if our handsome guy was sick. We were told that Japanese bobtails are all so talkative. Mom thought that he was hungry all the time and constantly fed him until the chatterbox turned into a ball. And he loves to eat.

It took us a long time to get used to Lorik’s conversations. Mom even cried, because her nervous system cannot stand the screaming of cats. In her opinion, if a cat meows, it means she feels bad or is hungry. Now we are already accustomed to Lorik’s talkativeness, and sometimes we even talk to him, and he answers us.

Of course, not every person wants a cat who is silent only when he sleeps. This is the first time we have encountered such a problem. We've always had cats, but none of them have ever meowed so much.

But this is nothing, but they say that real Siamese cats not only talk, but scream so much that the whole house can go crazy. This is written very well in Doreen Tovey’s book “Cats in the House”. You can download it from the page and read it.

If any of you have such talkative cats, please write in the comments what breed they are. In this way, we will sooner find out which breed is the most talkative.

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Tailed pets not only have “breed” characteristics, but also differ from each other in character and temperament. You may come across an extremely sociable mustachioed creature or a notorious “silent one”. Therefore, the most “natural” answer to the question of why a cat screams is its desire to communicate with its owner.

The most “talkative” cats are accustomed to “commenting” on all their actions. Some owners find this funny and encourage the “talkativeness” of their purrs, while others are annoyed by this behavior of their pet.

If the tailed creature has not previously been distinguished by its “crying”, then you should not attribute the cat’s purring to the need for communication. Why does an adult cat scream? In most cases, cats begin to irritate their owners with their screams once they reach puberty. Animals are driven by instincts that they cannot control.

Yes, your cat can “understand everything as well as a human” and even follow commands for a piece of fish or chicken, but it still remains an animal. When the biological clock “tells” a cat that it is time for her to have offspring, even the most well-bred creature begins to behave in the most inappropriate manner. If you are not going to breed, spay the cat, neuter the cat. You are not going to “enjoy” a wonderful concert “concert” lasting several days several times a year? or castration will very quickly “pay off” with the ability to sleep peacefully at night and the pet’s affectionate nature.

A cat may scream if something is bothering it. For example, you moved to a new apartment, but your pussy wants to live in a familiar environment. Or the mustachioed “singer”’s beloved mistress has died, but has not yet experienced the loss and is “letting up” about his loss.

Another answer to the question of why a cat screams is the following: your pet is sick and “cries” in pain. She cannot tell you in “human” language about her problems, so if your mustachioed pet is excessively “talkative,” you need to consult with the breeder (if the cat was purchased from a nursery) and a veterinarian.

The breeder can explain many of the “behavioral” oddities of the animal, since he has been breeding a particular breed of cats for a long time and has “significant” experience in communicating with them. A veterinarian (it is highly advisable to have “your own” doctor) will help determine the cause of the cat’s screams and select the optimal method of treatment if the cause of the cat’s “arias” is a disease.

Has your “silent man” become excessively “quiet”? Don't rejoice prematurely at a cat's love of opera. Call the breeder and veterinarian immediately for advice. Remember that when treating our little brothers, the count is not in days, but in hours.

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We constantly meet talking cats in fairy tales, literary works and on television screens, we are accustomed to them and know them, one might say, in