99 of the cutest kittens you'll ever see

What breed has the cutest kittens?

The people have spoken, and in terms of cat breeds, the general consensus is - the fluffier the cuter! According to Ranker, an online ranking platform, the five breeds with the cutest kittens are:

1. Siberian - with 2,423 votes
2. Somali - 2,022 votes
3. Burman - 1,739 votes
4. Ragdoll - 1,527 votes
5. Norwegian Forest - 1,239 votes.

Why do we think kittens are cute?

We’re here to give you the facts and only the facts. Believe it or not, several investigations have been done to answer this question, and there seem to be a few reasons why humans find kittens so adorable. Researchers believe that it’s a combination of fluffiness and tiny bodies with large heads and eyes that makes us go “aww” every time we see a kitten. Some even claim that the facial proportions in kittens trigger our parenting instincts.

What is the cutest cat to own? 

Ask any cat owner, and each will be convinced that their cat is the cutest in the world. Clearly, a sprinkling of objectivity is needed to fully answer this question. And who else to ask for an objective account if not scientists?

And believe it or not, there is such a study. All About Cats conducted a survey that measured the most beautiful cat breeds using the rule of the Golden Ratio. You’ll see some familiar breeds in the top 5 list:

1. Norwegian Forest
1. Russian Blue
1. Manx
2. Ragamuffin
2. Siberian.

Why are kittens trying to fit into things that are clearly too small?

This cat behavior is one of the cutest and also one of the most mysterious. If you’re wondering why your cat is trying to squeeze itself into a paper bag half the size. It could be that they’re just bad at estimating their own size, but there’s also a theory that cats are naturally drawn to hide in boxes and other objects as a way to “camouflage” themselves in the environment. And the size? Well, that doesn’t really matter - “if it fits, the cat sits.”

Which cat breed is the most affectionate?

Cuteness isn’t just about looks, it’s also about affectionate behavior. After all, nothing is more adorable than a purring kitten curling up in your lap. If that’s what matters the most to you as a cat owner, you’ll find a deeper connection with breeds that are described as more dog-like and affectionate, namely the Ragdoll, Persian, Abyssinian, Maine Coon, Burmese, and Sphynx cats.

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What colored cats are considered the cutest?

Cats of all breeds and colors are cute, but if you’re looking for the cutest, most well-behaved, and cleverest cats, you can’t go wrong with a tuxedo cat or an orange tabby. That’s the conclusion of a 2016 observation by the School of Veterinary Medicine at Oklahoma State University and Vancouver, BC. Published in Modern Cat magazine, the study involved 512 felines. Tuxedo cats got the number one spot in the ranking, but orange tabbies came in as close seconds.

Are all kittens born with blue eyes?

If you’ve ever seen a newborn, you may have noticed that they are born with blue-grey eyes that can eventually change color. Kittens are very similar to human babies in this respect, as the color of their irises also forms during the first year of their lives. Breeds like the Himalayan and Siamese will retain a blue hue for life, but most will develop into a green, golden, or brown tone.

Why do kittens knead?

Kittens love “making biscuits,” or kneading other animals, blankets, and people. But why? This behavior is instinctive, as kittens need to knead the mother’s belly as a way to get more milk. And in many cases, cats tend to continue this practice way into their adulthood. Possibly, this brings a sense of calm and comfort to a cat. Some also say that if a cat is kneading you, it has chosen you as a mother figure.

Last cute kitten fact - did you know kittens are right- or left-pawed?

Being right- or left-handed isn’t unique to humans. Kittens too are either right- or left-pawed. Observe your kitten at play or while grooming, and you’ll be able to determine its dominant paw too!