There are three key personality traits in cats that help us predict whether they can have a good relationship with children: patience, an energetic attitude and a low need to defend their territory . Patience ensures there are no conflicts when a child demands the cat's attention or gets a little too intense during playtime, and an energetic attitude is characteristic of active cats that both enjoy physical exercise and appreciate the boundless energy of children.

Last but certainly not least, a low defence of their territory is vital, because children could be perceived as intruders attempting to 'hunt' them - and there's nothing that will cause more conflict than the household's top hunter becoming the hunted. If you're wondering what the best cat breeds for families with children a

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