5,104 answers about cats
Cats keep their people guessing — why the 3 a.m. zoomies, what belongs in the bowl, when a vet visit can’t wait. This page gathers the cat library of KinsLe Answers in one place, organized by topic from feeding and litter to behavior, health and senior care. Every answer is original, written by KinsLe, and tied to a real KinsLe feature.
561 answers in Behavior & Training — page 13 of 24
Sometimes, and always on their own terms. A Norwegian Forest Cat is friendly and family-oriented, but this large, independent climber usually prefers a spot beside you, a footstool or the arm of the sofa over a long lap sit, especially in warm weather under that thick coat. In winter many become noticeably more…
No, Manx cats are generally quiet. A Manx usually communicates with soft trills, brief chirps and a lot of body language, saving a true meow for a clear request such as an empty bowl or a closed door. You will know your Manx mainly by following, watching and head bumps rather than by noise, and that quiet makes any…
Yes, in an active, loyal way. A Manx bonds strongly to his people and many enjoy laps, but this sturdy, playful breed tends to alternate lap time with following you, playing and watching the household from a nearby perch. Expect devoted company more than all-evening stillness, and expect him to choose his favourite…
Maine Coons are communicative, but rarely in loud, full meows. This breed favours chirps, trills and soft, high-pitched squeaks that sound surprisingly small for such a large cat, using them to greet you, answer a question or announce a find. A Coon will hold gentle exchanges through the day without the volume of a…
Partly, but size changes the picture. A Maine Coon is deeply affectionate and loves close contact, yet a large adult often finds a full lap too small, so he sprawls across your legs, drapes over one thigh or settles tight against your hip instead. Kittens may start as lap cats and graduate to beside-you cats as they…
Yes, Japanese Bobtails are genuinely talkative, in a bright and musical way. This breed uses a wide range of chirps, trills and soft meows to greet you, comment on a game and ask for attention, and many happily answer when you talk back. The volume is usually pleasant rather than piercing, but the conversation is…
Not in the stay-put sense, no. A Japanese Bobtail is affectionate and people-focused, but this lean, athletic breed usually prefers to play beside you, ride along on household activity and visit your lap in short bursts between games. Expect a cat who checks in often, settles for ten minutes, then hops down to fetch a…
No, Himalayans are usually among the quieter longhaired cats. Despite the Siamese in their background, a Himalayan typically speaks in a soft, brief meow or a low chirp when he wants food, a door opened or your attention, rather than holding a running commentary. Expect short exchanges at predictable moments, such as…
Yes, most Himalayans are genuine lap cats, just on calm terms. Bred from Persians with a touch of Siamese, a Himalayan usually prefers a quiet lap in a familiar room over being carried around, and will settle for long, sleepy stretches once you are sitting still. Offer a folded blanket rather than scooping him up…
Yes, Exotic Shorthairs are gentle, devoted lap cats who combine a Persian-style love of laps with a sturdier, lower-maintenance short coat. Yours will likely claim a favourite lap for long, quiet stretches, follow you between rooms at an unhurried pace, and greet your return with soft chirps. This calm breed does best…
Yes, Egyptian Maus are distinctly talkative, but their voice is musical rather than demanding, full of chirps, chortles, and soft mews aimed at their favourite people. A Mau often greets you with a whole sentence of sounds, tail quivering, and will comment on meals, doors, and your return home. Strangers hear far less…
Egyptian Maus are selective lap cats, offering real lap time to one or two trusted people while remaining reserved, sometimes aloof, with everyone else. This spotted, athletic breed bonds slowly and deeply, so lap privileges are earned over weeks of calm, predictable handling rather than granted on day one. With his…
Devon Rexes are moderately talkative, but their voice is soft, sweet, and chirping rather than loud, so the conversation rarely becomes intrusive. Yours will likely trill greetings, chirp requests at the food cupboard, and answer you with quiet mews while following you around. Volume climbs mainly when a Devon feels…
Yes, Devon Rexes are devoted lap cats who would happily spend the day attached to their person, riding on a shoulder, tucked inside a hoodie, or asleep under the covers against you. This pixie-faced breed is famously clownish and people-hungry, following you between rooms and supervising everything from the nearest…
Yes, Cornish Rexes are notably talkative, holding chirping, trilling conversations and answering when spoken to far more than a typical cat. This social breed meows to request play, food, warmth, and company, and the volume rises when he is bored or feels ignored. Most owners find the chatter charming, but it does…
Yes, Cornish Rexes are enthusiastic lap cats, partly from affection and partly because their short, wavy coat leaves them hunting for warmth wherever it is offered. A Cornish Rex will burrow under a blanket on your lap, climb into your cardigan, and resettle on you every time you sit down. Expect an active, playful…
No, the Chartreux is one of the quietest breeds of all, and many individuals go days without a true meow. Instead of calling, yours will communicate with soft chirps, silent mouth movements, tail flicks, and simply appearing where he wants something to happen. That silence makes any real increase in vocalizing,…
Chartreux cats often become lap cats, but strictly on their own terms, choosing one favourite person and settling in quietly once trust is built. This blue-grey, dog-like breed follows its chosen human around, greets them at the door, and then decides when a lap session starts and ends. Forcing the issue by lifting a…
Yes, Burmese are among the most committed lap cats of any breed, actively seeking a warm lap, chest, or shoulder whenever someone sits down. This people-focused breed follows owners from room to room, supervises chores from the nearest surface, and often sleeps pressed against a person. A Burmese left alone for long…
No, British Shorthairs are one of the quieter breeds, with a soft, infrequent meow they reserve for a clear reason such as an empty bowl or a closed door. Most communicate through body language instead, following you, staring pointedly at what they want, or giving a brief chirp when you come home. Because the baseline…
Most British Shorthairs are beside-you cats rather than true lap cats, preferring a cushion or sofa arm right next to you with all four paws grounded. This solid, plush-coated breed shows loyalty by following you from room to room and settling close, but many dislike being lifted or held for long. Try inviting yours…
Bombays are moderately talkative, holding genuine back-and-forth conversations with chirps, purrs, and a distinctive resonant meow when they want attention, food, or company, without reaching the relentless volume of the most vocal breeds. A Bombay who has been left alone or whose routine has slipped will speak up…
Bombays are enthusiastic lap cats who actively seek warmth and closeness, often climbing into the first available lap, burrowing under blankets, and following their favourite person from room to room. Expect a devoted, doglike companion rather than an independent one, and plan company and play so a Bombay left alone…
Birmans have soft, sweet voices that they use sparingly, offering an occasional gentle meow or chirp for greeting, dinner, or a request to join you, rather than holding long conversations. Owners describe the volume as easy to live with even in a small flat, though a Birman will repeat a request politely if the first…
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