What's the friendlist, cleanist, easiest kind of cat to adopt?

and might you also add, non-shedding?

I’ve heard that black & white tuxedo cats are the smartest, orange cats have the best temprament, and tabblies are hunters. All cats are pretty clean. They come knowing how to use the litter box. The black & white tuxedo cat that we have seems to shed a lot less than the others, and their coat texture seems to be smoother.

This depends on your lifestyle, and how you feel about cats.

Will you let your cat go outside?

Are you OK with a very vocal cat that talks to you? (If not, avoid Siamese and part Siamese.)

Friendly cats can be found in most breeds and is more a function of the cat’s personality and how it was raised. If the cat will approach you, will let you pet it
or rubs your legs when you visit the shelter, that is a good sign.

Male cats sometimes spray. This is a problem because the glandular release is very strong and almost impossible to remove from furniture.

Long-haired cats will leave more hair than domestic short hairs.

Good luck.

In my experience, like AlfredaPrurock said, orange cats are the most lovey dovey. My next one will be an orange tabby if I can help it. Male cats are usually cheaper to get neutered because there are less likely to be complications. (My girl cat cost $400 to fix). I think also that orange tabbies are mostly male.

The easiest cat to adopt is an adult domestic short-hair in a shelter. Kittens are so cute that adult cats can hardly compete for adoptive families.

To find a friendly cat this is what you do. Go to a shelter such as the Humane Society or other no-kill facility and ask to meet a selection of cats available for adoption. Sit on the floor and see how the cats interact with you. The ones that come over, purring, and want to climb in your lap will be the friendliest ones.

Most cats keep themselves perfectly clean. A few cats have difficulties. In particular these include obese cats who cannot quite reach all the “dirty bits” and long-haired cats who can often tote in extra decorations in their fur. Thus, I suggest a short-haired cat.

The oriental breeds (Siamese, Burmese, etc.) will be the noisiest and the most demanding of your attention. They also love to climb (forget having decent drapes) and are devils for inventing tortures for sleeping humans. However, they are among the longest lived, often making it into their 20s.

In my experience, some orange tabbies are very friendly, but some are so unfriendly that they can be used by the vet to train new staff on handling demons. My cat Julius Seize-Her was one such cat. He was evil. OTOH, my other orange cats range from very friendly (Butch) to slightly aloof (Tiger-Tiger) to exceedingly shy (Milo the Invisible). And yes, orange cats are generally male, while cats with orange and black fur or orange, black and white are generally female (unless they are XXL). It is a sex-linked character.

Our Maine Coon cats have been very loving and friendly, but they do have long hair and shed a lot. My aunt always swore by her tuxedo cats, but I do know that of my brother’s cats, his tuxedo cat Wolfe is quite aloof, while his smoky gray Persians are gluttons for petting and seek out laps constantly.

One breed of cat that is noted for its friendly and almost dog-like character is a newer one called the Ragdoll. One site describes them thusly:

“If you’re looking for an easygoing cat who enjoys being held or sprawled in your lap, the Ragdoll is ideal. These cats enjoy playtime, but are not overly demanding or boisterous. They enjoy trotting along side members of the house and retrieving tossed paper wads. They enjoy activity more at ground level than some breeds who prefer surveying from high perches. Be aware that your Ragdoll may join you in the shower or bathtub as they are highly intrigued by the sound of water. Their super sweet, trusting nature can put them in danger. This breed should never be allowed outdoors without supervision.” http://www.catster.com/breeds/ragdoll

So get over to the closest shelter and start getting to know some of their boarders.

I’ve had quite a few cats.
We had a beautiful grey one, he was very shy and stuck to himself. An orange tabby, super playful and lovey.
I’ve had two black and white tuxedos, the one I have currently is very affectionate, sleeps with us every night. We also have a black cat, that doesn’t like to cuddle a lot, extremely clean, but very very friendly and talkative. He’ll meow for an hour straight, telling me stories haha.
Every cat is different, but I either pick up strays or go to the SPCA for cats. My first cat was a kitten, she was a tan tabby. She was very snooty and only liked to be pet when she wanted it. But she was still loving when she wanted to be.
Every cat is different.
When I went to the SPCA, I just KNEW which cat needed me the most. He was super affectionate with me, and he clawed the staff and only calmed down for me. I knew he was meant to be mine.
I must say though, I’m very fond of black&white cats, I think they’re the cutest things ever.

The friendliest, easiest, and cleanist kitty is the most raggedy, skinniest, scaredest, unwanted thrown-away kitty of all. She will become glued to you and grow up to be the most beautiful, happiest, sweetest princess in the whole kingdom, and she will never, never, ever, ever, ever leave you.

Please do not declaw your cat. Go to a vet and ask about “Soft Paws,” which can be placed over your cat’s nails to prevent clawing.

@cireland who said anything about declawing?

Its hard to say. I have a gray tabby, a medium haired calico, and a black and white tuxedo kitty. They each have there own personalities. The gray tabby is my boy and he’s kind of a jerk sometimes, but I think that’s because he hung out more with my dogs when he was growing up. The calico kitty is a sweetheart all the way around. She’s friendly, mellow, and very affectionate. My tuxedo kitty is also very affectionate but she’s a lot more shy than my calico and a little selective with the people she chooses to be affectionate with. I think all kitties are pretty clean and they can all be friendly if you give them a lot of affection while growing up.

The perfect cat for you is the one you love that loves you right back.

Augustian’s answer is a very good one but I have always found in boarding all sorts of cats over the years that the ginger or orange tabbies are the most affectionate.

<——Would you like to adopt Catgut?

my great-aunt just got a Turkish Angora… they’re supposedly hypo-allergenic and barely shed. My grandmother, who’s insanely allergic to cats, had the cat on her lap and not a single problem.

There is no “kind” of cat that is the friendliest, cleanest, and easiest cat to adopt.

Every color has their stereotypes. Some are mentioned above. Others include:
– Torties are little bitches. (They’re known for their “tortitude.”)
– Calicos are the most likely to get sick.
– Black cats are bad luck (stupid).

But isn’t that all kinda, uh, racist? My cats haven’t lived up to any of the stereotypes about their coloring.

I suggest you find a local animal rescue organization in your area. If you tell me where you are located currently, I can recommend a good one for you. You can then browse the adoptable cats on the website, as their pages will each contain details about their personalities. You can determine the right cat for you based on your match with that specific cat’s personality.

Thanks everyone!! @girlofscience I currently live in Burlingame, CA. But I should confess, I will be adopting a kitten. I have a young daughter and we need to start small.

well really any kinda of cat can be best they each have there own personality if u want a cat that will be friendly to you simply see if it will walk to you or let you pet it cats generally tend to shy from attention but if a cat will lick you it is definately a keeper

@angelic_fire_hazzard55555 I must disagree on the licking bit…While my licky little guy is very sweet, he is also extremely annoying. When he was a kitten we wondered if we would have to give him away because he would wake us up constantly during the night by washing our faces. He is better now, but still licks when he is held for a few minutes. The vet told us that this often happens when a kitten is weaned too early.

Further advise: for any cat, but especially if you get a boy kitty, buy a pet water fountain (I highly recommend the Petmate Fresh Flow – least expensive option out there and quiet, had mine for 3 yr with no problems). Your cat will love it, but more importantly he will be adequately hydrated, since cats dislike standing water. This will make his litterbox stink much less, and help prevent urinary stones (my buddy almost died and cost me a fortune getting struvite crystals. Many male cats die from FLUTD).— Happy kittening!

Ragdolls are the best cats in the world, bar none!! But they shed, and cause allergies like most. I have two ragdolls (Sasha & Frasier) and they are both gorgeous – my boy is pretty big (at one point was 23lbs, now 15) and they both have the most incredible blue eyes. They cuddle and play (Sasha will catch her toys if I throw them up in the air – at the age of 11, pretty good!) and are just so wonderful. I suggest the ragdoll breed always. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ragdoll—these ones are a little creepy looking but mine aren’t ;)