Any kind of cat that is good with small children?

Question

Is there any kind of cat (I probably will get a kitten of that type) that is tolerant with a little 6 year old brother?

Note: We have a medium sized dog (a mutt) and my little bro is good with the dog...

Note: My little brother wont be in the house regulary with the kitten without me home...

Answer 1

There is no 'type' of cat that is better with kids....just depends on the cats temperment.   Have your brother play with a litter (or a few) to see which ones get along with him.

Answer 2

get a old cat it will be layed back and he can mess with it and it wont get mad.

Answer 3

Go to a shelter, find an older cat that's already been around kids, and who is going to be "put down" if a home isn't found for it.  Take your brother with you when you go to pick the cat out, so everyone will be able to see how they interact with each other.

If you do this, you'll be saving the cat's life, and giving your brother a chance to learn how to act with cats.  Cats are DIFFERENT than dogs....

After your brother gets a little older, and has learned all about how to behave with a cat, THEN...get a kitten!  The kitten will really appreciate NOT having to "teach" your brother how to behave!!

Rowdy kids (boys and girls) can really traumatize a kitten!  AND, it takes YEARS for them to get over it.  Kids like to run, jump, chase, yell, etc, and that scares the kittens to death.  I know....it happened to one of my kittens, and it's taken 5 yrs for her to get over being in a house with a little girl that was stomping all over.  They brought her home after 5 days, and she's never been the same since!

So, think about the idea of an older, laid back (already been around kids) cat.  I don't think you'll be sorry if you go this route.

Good luck..................

Answer 4

well i got my kitty when i was 6. and i have a dog. go with a calico cat!

Answer 5

Well, most cats don't like little kids as they tend to be a little rough with them, but I'd say it mostly depends on the temperament of the cat. Try to choose a laid back cat that doesn't mind having it's paws touched. Thats a good indicator of a mellow kitty