It's commonly believed that baths are a tragic and terrifying experience for cats. But some breeds prove otherwise. These purrs enjoy swimming, playing in the water, and even fishing!
Turkish Angora
Turkish Angora cats resemble delicate, airy clouds in appearance: their snow-white fur and incredibly beautiful eyes create the image of a delicate and docile animal. But in reality, these cats are strong, agile, and self-sufficient. They are distinguished by their exceptional intelligence and quick wit, as well as their eagerness to learn new things.
Turkish Angoras are very affectionate and don't tolerate loneliness; they become depressed when their owners ignore them. Therefore, they may even climb into the bathtub while their owners are showering. This isn't just to attract their attention, but also to swim, as this breed has a tender love for water and everything related to it. These cats can sit in the sink and play with the stream or swim carefree in a full bathtub. They also tolerate bathing well, as long as you don't get shampoo in their eyes.
Maine Coon
Maine Coons are descendants of the ancient "native cats" of America—large, strong, and loving. Their ancestors were unafraid of water, snow, or piercing icy winds. Some of these qualities have been passed on to modern Maine Coons. This breed was adored by sailors, often taking them on voyages. This may explain the breed's love of water.
Maine Coons have water-repellent fur and are completely unafraid of water. They can swim in a small bathtub or a raging river, unfazed by depth or current. These cats also have a very funny way of drinking: they scoop up water with their paws, like a spoon, and lick it off. It is believed that this is how Maine Coons' ancestors got rid of dirt floating on the surface of the water. And although owners now fill their bowls with clean water, the cats still have this habit.
Some happy owners of these large, gentle cats admit that they have to close the bathroom door tightly, otherwise, during bathing, a large, furry body might unexpectedly end up in the water at the same time as the owner.
Bengal cat
The Bengal cat is an "explosive mixture," as this breed originated from the crossbreeding of a common domestic cat and an Asian leopard. Through selective breeding, the leopard's aggression was eliminated, but its tolerance for weather conditions and love of water remained.
Bengals' nimble paws can catch anything in water, so playing with water is their main pastime. That's if there's access to water, of course. Many owners are forced to close the bathroom and kitchen doors, as this breed is very intelligent and quickly learns to turn on faucets. They also enjoy taking baths with their owners, which is very cute. Some cats even manage to climb into the toilet.
If you leave a Bengal cat alone with a basin of water, within an hour the apartment will turn into an aquatic “battlefield”.
American Bobtail
The American Bobtail breed was officially recognized only 50 years ago. Owners of these animals admit that the Bobtail is like a dog in a cat's skin. They are extremely devoted to their families, ready to protect their owners if danger arises, are highly trainable, and learn tricks easily.
These strong and graceful cats are also distinguished by a special love of water. They will happily go fishing with their owner, diving into the water without hesitation at the slightest movement. And there's a good chance a bobtail will land a bigger fish than their owner.
At home, these cats love to drag their toys into the water and play with them. Be extremely careful, as sometimes, in addition to toys, a phone, documents, remote controls, and other things can end up in the bathtub. Basically, anything an American Bobtail would enjoy.
Abyssinian cat
Abyssinian cats are ancient natives of Ethiopia. They are graceful, beautiful cats that can make you fall in love at first sight. They are very curious and playful, talkative and sociable, following their owners around and demanding attention, but they don't like to be held.
Abyssinian cats are tolerant of water. They're not as fond of baths as Maine Coons or Bengals, but they're happy to play in the running water, sit in the sink, or drink from the toilet. Therefore, vigilant owners should keep the bathroom and toilet doors tightly closed.
Every animal is unique and has its own individual preferences and phobias. Belonging to a particular breed does not always guarantee that a particular animal will possess the traits characteristic of that breed.
