When planning to have a cat in your home, it is worth studying in advance the characteristics of different breeds. Not every pet becomes an affectionate friend, and some felines can even attack their owner. In the ranking of the most dangerous breeds, the Savannah takes the lead. Her quarrelsome and aggressive disposition will cause a lot of trouble for an inexperienced owner.
Not all cats, even domestic ones, can be affectionate with humans and other animals. A small kitten that has just been brought home may immediately begin to show a wild disposition.
The most dangerous cats in the world are the lynx, tigress, and panther. And these are large representatives of cat breeds that live in nature.
But it's not that simple. It turns out that there are the most dangerous breeds of cats that people can keep at home. However, they can cause terrible injuries to humans. The names of the breeds of such cats included in the top cause surprise, and sometimes even disbelief of the reliability of the information.
Often in photographs with a charming kitten playing you can see a happy family. Who knows, perhaps this future cat in the photo will turn out to be a dangerous predator. Therefore, before taking an animal into your home, you need to know everything about the pet’s character and habits, and be prepared for unexpected surprises.
Siamese cat
These blue-eyed beauties have earned a very bad reputation for their character.
It is interesting to know that many Siamese cats are distinguished by vindictive cunning.
Any mistake on the part of a person can be regarded as a terrible insult. The offender may already forget about what happened when retribution is finally accomplished.
The beautiful coloring and gracefulness of the small predator make it attractive to breeders. But they do not get along well with children, as they will not tolerate forced affection.
The price for a Siamese baby varies from $5 to $500, depending on the class of the breed.
Savannah
This breed was created by crossing a wild African cat and a domestic cat. The result was a pet that looked very similar to a cheetah. The breeding of unusual pets was carried out in the USA in the 80s of the last century. However, the breed was officially recognized only in 2001.
Savannah weighs 15 kilograms, and its height at the withers reaches 60 centimeters. The cat's fur is spotted and can be golden, chocolate or brown.
Of course, the Savannah is considered a domestic cat and it is quite possible to tame it. However, such a pet needs to be raised from birth. Otherwise, he will grow up disobedient and extremely wayward.
Savannah is especially energetic, so it needs to be walked regularly. When interacting with a cat, you need to be especially careful, since it is still a fairly large animal. She poses a threat to strangers. Because usually a cat only obeys its owner.
Mekong Bobtail
A cute cat with a cute bunny tail can actually replace a watchdog. With their beautiful colors they resemble close relatives – Siamese cats.
She does not allow strangers to approach her and is always ready to defend her territory. The Mekong Bobtail will be affectionate and intelligent with its owner until it finds a reason to be jealous. He loves to frolic, but when he gets too playful, he can abuse his main weapon – his fangs.
A kitten can be purchased for $300 or more.
Siberian cat
The cats of the Siberian breed, which are familiar to many, are distinguished by their willfulness. Fluffy by nature, they are quite unpretentious. Siberian cats are excellent mousecatchers who love walks in the fresh air.
They inherited their character from dangerous predatory ancestors. Smart and independent cats will not meekly tolerate insults. But with an owner who respects their love of freedom, they will show their affectionate side.
The cost of a purebred Siberian starts from $100.
Manul
Manul is a wild cat that feels comfortable only in natural conditions. It cannot be domesticated. Despite the fact that outwardly this animal is practically no different from ordinary cats, its character is extremely difficult. Manul is not able to get along even with his relatives. Therefore, if you take a newborn kitten and try to tame it, you will still fail.
Pallas's cat grows up to 65 centimeters in length and weighs about 5 kilograms. Of course, there are lovers of exotic animals who are always happy to have such pets. However, if you also want to buy a Pallas's cat, remember that
- he will always shy away and avoid you, since he is still a wild animal;
- the cat will do a lot of mischief: spoil the wallpaper, things, furniture in the house. But you will not be able to wean him from this, since he is not obedient;
- The cat has very thick fur that will have to be brushed every day. However, most likely, this will not save you from constant cleaning. Since wool will be lying all over the house;
- the pet is prone to various diseases, including infectious ones. And he tolerates them very difficult. Curing a Pallas cat completely is not an easy task, since in veterinary clinics it will be treated like a domestic cat, and not like a wild one.
British cat
The gray aristocrats of Foggy Albion most resemble a plush toy. Quite large, their weight usually reaches eight kilograms.
You shouldn’t buy into external harmlessness – the British cat is quite an angry cat. Short-haired proud dogs do not tolerate strangers and never allow themselves to be cuddled.
They will have a reserved love for a loving owner, but will prefer to be alone. They can show friendliness towards other pets if the latter does not provoke conflicts.
The price for a British aristocrat starts from $300
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Abyssinian cat
Beautiful purrs with a tri-color effect. It became one of the most evil cat breeds due to its vindictiveness and tendency to play aggressively.
He loves his owner devotedly, but even more loves to play with furniture and doors. He does not see his guilt in damaged things and will take revenge for punishment.
Amenable to education and training. After due effort from the owner, the Abyssinian cat can be trained to walk on a leash and fetch things on command. But without education, the animal becomes uncontrollable. With care and understanding from humans, they become wonderful pets.
A smart baby will cost about $400.
Maine Coon
The largest breed of domestic cat is gaining popularity. The muscular body, covered with thick long hair, weighs about fifteen kilograms.
Smart and reserved, they can behave easily for a long time. But their mood is changeable - when defending territory, they are prone to aggression towards a stranger.
By the way, Maine Coons do not like to be left alone and require constant attention.
Left at home without people, they will get bored and start a real pogrom. Due to its size, the Maine Coon can cause serious injuries to both children and adults.
The price for a kitten starts from $400.
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Is it possible to turn aggressive cats into affectionate ones?
Some breeds, such as Pallas's cat, are not domesticated. A wild animal forced to live in captivity retains autonomy, avoids communication, and leads a genetically determined lifestyle. This must be taken for granted. A person can buy an exotic kitten, raise it, but still not receive any response.
Domestic cats with a hot temper can be trained. With a competent approach, understanding of the characteristics of the pet’s nervous system, patience and love of the owner, the animal’s disposition changes for the better.
Individuals who survived cruel treatment, abandoned by previous owners, or who lived on the street experienced severe trauma that influenced their character and behavior. They are difficult to make contact, distrustful, fearful, aggressive, but the kindness and warmth of the new family will sooner or later melt the ice, the cat will become tame and affectionate.
Have you ever encountered cat aggression, what caused it, and how did you overcome the difficulty? Share your experience in the comments to the article.
