What traits make house cats domesticated?

Cats domesticated themselves and therefore they are called semi-domestic and the traits are mainly for their own benefit. And the traits are mainly where it oppose behaviour of species of wild cats. Semi-domesticated Felis catus: They don't run away from humans. They are social and can live with others of their kind and other beings. read more

Cat: Cat, domesticated member of the family Felidae, order Carnivora, and the smallest member of that family. Like all felids, cats are characterized by supple low-slung bodies, finely molded heads, long tails that aid in balance, and specialized teeth and claws that adapt them to a life of active hunting. read more

Given the subjective nature of the question, there may never be an answer as to whether dogs or cats make better pets. But in all likelihood, dogs were domesticated long before cats—that is, if cats are actually even domesticated. read more