It has been said that if you want a dog, a cat, or a monkey, you want a Bombay. Bombays can often be leash trained, most enjoy playing fetch, and all are fond of inventing new ways to entertain themselves and the folks who live with them.

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American bobtails are loving, kind, and incredibly intelligent cats. They are noted for their doglike personalities and their devotion to their owners. They easily adapt to busy or quiet environments.

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Curls are very people-oriented, faithful, and affectionate soul mates who adjust remarkably fast to other pets, children, and new situations. People say they are very doglike in their attentiveness to their owners, following them around so as not to miss anything.

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Burmese are extremely people-oriented; their personalities are almost doglike in a tendency to shadow their owners and in a desire to give and receive affection. Many Burmese have delighted their humans by learning to retrieve, as well.

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Chartreux quickly become attached to one family and frequently follow their masters from room to room. Known for their doglike behavior, these cats can be taught to fetch a ball, and most will respond to their names.

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Manx exhibit many doglike characteristics, such as retrieving and burying their toys. Whether they're a one-person cat or the family cat, once they bond with someone, it is difficult for many manx to be happy in a different home.

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Ocicats are quite bright and easily trained. Many will fetch, walk on a leash, respond to voice commands, and readily adapt to household rules. They are also a lot like dogs in that they are absolutely devoted to their people.

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A RagaMuffin's personality is one of extreme sweetness, with traits of those similar to an endearing lap dog. These cats thrive on attention; it is not unusual for them to greet you at the door, follow you from room to room, and become your faithful companion.

Siberians tends to be great problem solvers and also, rather like dogs, they are loyal to their adopted families -- which is why they are so well suited to the households in which one spouse professes to be a "dog person" rather than a "cat person."

Turkish Angoras are usually the first to welcome visitors into your home, and it is not unusual for a Turk to act as the host at a party or other gathering, interacting with and inspecting every guest. It is no wonder that they are often considered doglike!