As one of the most cherished animals on the planet, cats have been adored for centuries and some have even been thought to bring luck to families.
With cats developing a ‘meow’ many centuries ago in order to communicate with humans, their intelligent and sheer adorable nature can often make them a man’s best friend - even if dogs try to tell you differently!
However, if you are looking to add a cat that will keep you company and make sure you know you’re loved with the love of a cat chat, then these 10 beautiful and bold breeds are sure to suit your needs, according to Purina.
*While cat breeds do share similar traits, we advise each cat do have their own personality and individual needs, which is of primary importance when taking a cat into your home. Please be aware of this if adopting a cat.
5. Japanese Bobtail
One of the oldest breeds of cat is the Japanese Bobtail. They are very sociable and are known to live as long as 15-18 years. Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro
6. Tonkinese
The Tonkinese breed is one that gets darker as it ages, similar to its ancestors. An extremely colourful personality, this breed will chat to you all night long. Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro
7. Balinese-Javanese
The Balinese-Javanese breed is one of the most intelligent breeds on the planet. They are huge extroverts and will love to communicate with their family and owners. Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro
8. Bengal
With its beautiful marble markings, the Bengal cat breed is one of the most gorgeous breeds around. Not only that though, they are confident, chatty and playful. Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro