The votes are in and George the ragdoll is our winner with the blue-eyed beauty taking 31 per cent of the votes.
It's our feline friends that are the cutest pets of them all, according to science. With cats coming out as the animals with the most adorable faces, followed by ferrets, rabbits and hamsters. Interestingly, dogs only squeezed in at fifth place!
Like babies, cats seem to activate our brain's cuteness response. This might be due to cats' physical characteristics, including child-like features like big eyes and small noses. Studies have shown that humans, particularly women, extend the “baby schema effect” to animals as well as babies.
Remember that objective cuteness scale we mentioned above? Well, on average, puppies and kittens scored higher on this scale than humans. (Congratulations to all dog lovers: puppies were generally found to be marginally cuter than kittens, with adult dogs also still slightly cuter than babies).
The Sokoke Cat is the rarest domestic cat breed in the world, according to the UK's Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF). Originating from the forests of Sokoke in eastern Kenya, these cats were previously considered a hybrid breed of a cross between wild cats but DNA results have debunked this theory.
The tiger is a famous member of the big cat family as well as one of the “big five” game animals. It's the strongest wild cat in terms of strength and size. The largest cat is also a member of the Panthera genus and beats the lion in terms of strength, speed, aggression, fighting skills, and coordination.
Including their expressive eyes, undulating tails, adorable paws, and supple fur are very appealing, and the emotions our kitties provoke are related to the feelings we feel when we see them.
The Singapura is considered the smallest cat breed in the world. Ranging between 4 and 6 pounds, this rare cat features a silky, smooth coat and a muscular physique. While they may be small, the Singapura certainly is not shy!
But a cat girl is usually shown as carefree, naive, and innocent. Her overall look is usually cute, rather than sexy. She embodies that uniquely Japanese concept of moé: a specific set of cute traits, in both appearance and personality, common to especially young, female anime characters.
#1: Ragdoll
This large, longhaired cat with a plush coat is ranked No. 1 for the third year in a row. Ragdolls were first recognized as an official breed by CFA in 1998, and they come in 3 different patterns, all with piercing blue eyes and a calm disposition.
Black and white tuxedo cats have been popular in film, tv and advertising over the year - from Sylvester to Felix the Cat. The colour pattern of a cat is driven by genetics. Tuxedo cats come in several different colour patterns all of which have been named: Locket: a small bit of white only.
Like their cousin the Ragdoll, the Ragamuffin cat is one of the cuddliest breeds you can find. This silky-coated cat isn't just sought out for their looks, but for their friendliness and adaptability. They are great family pets because they love attention and are tolerant of children.
Like most cats, they do best with routines — especially when it comes to mealtimes — and they dislike any sort of change in their environment. Russian Blue cats are friendly and affectionate toward their favorite humans.
Known as "lilac" or "lavender," this beautiful pastel color isn't actually purple. Like Fawn is to Cinnamon, Lilac is an even lighter dilution of the Chocolate gene. As recessive traits, dilutions like fawn and lilac are rare even in pedigree cats.
Gold Cat is a Super Rare Cat that can be unlocked by playing the Rare Cat Capsule when "Limited Edition" is part of the current pool. True Form added in Version 11.4 increases health and grants Wave Immunity.
In other words, fluffy cat breeds are comparatively rare. But what fluffy cats lack in ubiquity, they more than make up for in variety.
They include a large head relative to the body, chubby cheeks, a high forehead, a small nose and mouth, and rounder bodies. We simply can't help but gravitate to anything that fits this cute blueprint, described by Lorenz as the 'baby schema'. Certain behaviours also seem to have a common appeal.
If you're looking for a companion that will sit by your side, then a dog might be your best bet. Cats can be quite affectionate and attentive, but only up to a point. They tend to become bored or overstimulated much more easily than dogs, and at that point they want to escape for a while.