Cat body language decoded
Purring isn’t always happiness and slow blinks mean affection.
Upright tail means hello, puffed tail fear, lashing tail irritation. Slow blinks show trust, flattened ears fear. Cats meow mostly at humans; purring can also mean pain. A belly display is trust, not an invitation.
Related breeds
Scottish Fold
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British Shorthair
A round-faced, plush-coated cat (classically blue) that is calm and undemanding.
Persian cat
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Exotic Shorthair
Essentially a short-haired Persian: the same sweet nature with an easy coat.
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