5 cat breeds perfect for living in an apartment

5 perfect cat breeds for living in an apartment

Not all cats are made for living in the city, but some do very well. Which breeds will be happy to come and share your apartment? Check out 5 calm cat breeds that will be happy to stay indoors and share your couch.

While cats are known for their independent and adventurous nature, this is not the case for all cat breeds. Indeed, some cats, who are calmer and more homelike, are perfectly suited to living in an apartment.

These indoor cats are often very attached to their master and crave attention and cuddles. They will nevertheless be able to support your absences (during the day for example), if you make some arrangements: toys, scratching post, cat tree, baskets and dedicated resting places...

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The Persian

An indoor cat par excellence, the Persian is a calm cat who will appreciate spending long hours on your sofa. Excessively cuddly, the Persian cat is close to its master. He will demand a lot of your attention and will not like your absences. It will therefore be necessary to accustom him gradually and to offer him moments of play and affection when he returns home.

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The American Curl

A cat with curved ears, the American Curl is an affectionate and homebody cat, who will appreciate a calm family life. Indoor feline, it has a gentle and quiet character. The American Curl can be a player when he feels like it. You will need to pay attention to his very special ears and have them checked during your visits to the veterinarian.

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The Chartreux

The Chartreux is an ideal breed for apartment living. Calm and homebody, he will know how to adapt perfectly to indoor life. With its majestic gray blue coat, it will seduce you with its kindness and gentleness. The Carthusian or Maltese cat still has a strong character that it will know how to temper with its masters, to whom it is very attached.

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The Ragdoll

The Ragdoll is a gentle giant, making it an ideal apartment companion for your family. Intelligent and gentle, the Ragdoll likes calm and secure environments. Very affectionate, he likes the contact of his masters and as for the Persian, it will be advisable to offer him occupations during your absences.

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The Sphynx

The Sphynx or naked cat leaves no one indifferent. Some love it, others don't, but in any case, the Sphynx is a unique cat that has many qualities. Calm and very affectionate, he is a perfect companion for apartment living. If the Sphynx does not require more care than a classic cat, it will still take care of its skin by moisturizing it regularly with a cream.

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Adopting an animal commits you, it is a decision that you will have to think carefully about. Do not hesitate to contact your veterinarian or the shelter closest to you before starting. They will be able to give you their advice on the breed of cat that will suit you best.