They do not need to be taken for walks because they exercise themselves when they play.
Short-haired cats do not need much grooming.
All cats keep themselves very clean and tidy.
Cats do not need a lot of space.
They need to have places to climb, jump, hide in dark 'cubbies' and to explore.
They are happy to live in small homes.
Cats spend most of their time sleeping, particularly during the day.
Cats will often sleep while their owners are away, so that they can play when their owners get home.
Cats are not very big.
They are easy to handle, because most cats weigh about 4 kilograms.
Most cats like to be patted or stroked.
When they relax they purr, which also helps to relax their owner.
Many cats enjoy playing, even when they are quite old.
They like to play with balls of string and cat toys.
Cats are very graceful and light on their feet.
They usually do not break things around the house.
Cats like to have their own area to live in.
They do not like to travel, and take time to settle into new places.
Cats are friendly and like to be around humans.
But they still like to be independent, and do not learn tricks as easily as dogs.