Do Persian cats make good family pets?

Temperament. Persians are sweet, gentle cats that can be playful or quiet and laid back. They are great with families and children. They also adapt well to new surroundings and are OK with busy or boisterous households. read more

I think that a domestic short hair cat is a more suitable family pet. A brown tabby, or grey tabby, is good for a family. Tabby cats are often more friendly cats than the other colours, but you do get exceptions. read more

Most dogs will allow family members to wrestle with them, chase after them, and roughhouse. In fact, many dogs live for that type of interaction. Cats on the other hand, do not. If a child (or anyone) treats a cat roughly or aggressively, kitty will bolt from the room, putting an end to the interaction between human and pet. read more

A Persian without the pretensions, the Exotic Shorthair plays up the easy-going, laid back personality of the Persian, without the aloofness and grooming demands of the Persian. With a quiet "Welcome home" to greet your child at the end of the school day, the Exotic will be there as a soothing presence to help your family wind down and get back into the groove of family life. read more