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April 13, 2015

Pet parenting: Best cat breeds for kids

Are you looking to welcome a furry friend into your household? 

Having a pet can bring a lot of joy to your home, as well as teach kids about responsibility.

Maybe you're intimidated by the amount of work that goes into caring for a dog. If you're looking for a pet that is not too high maintenance but is still playful and gentle around children, maybe you should consider getting a cat.

Though often viewed as solitary creatures, cats are able to thrive in family settings with children just as dogs can. 

Pet360 has identified the top 10 cat breeds for kids:

  1. American Curl
  2. American Shorthair
  3. Birman
  4. Bombay
  5. Burmese
  6. Devon Rex
  7. Havana Brown
  8. Maine Coon
  9. Manx
  10. Ragamuffin
If you consider yourself to be more of a "dog person," the American Curl might be the cat for you, according to Pet360.

A very people-oriented breed, American Curls love following their owners around the home and love being involved in whatever their people are up to, similarly to dogs.  

See more dog-like cat breeds here and learn more about each breed from Pet360.


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