Talk, Talk, Talk

 Talk, Talk, Talk

Some cats have more to say than others. Cats are a lot like people. There are the chatty types and the ones who prefer to listen more than to talk. Some breeds are more prone to talking. Topping the list is the Siamese. Other Oriental breeds, like Burmese, Bengals, Tonkinese are also known to speak out more than quieter breeds such as Persians or Maine Coons. Of course there are exceptions to this rule. Some Siamese seem to operate with the mute button on and some pushy Persians who never seem to stop talking until they reach the food bowl or their bed. 
 
Cats are quick studies. They realize we are only human and that we are often oblivious to their obvious body language. They make a range of pure and complex sounds with different meanings, and they often attempt to communicate with us vocally.

We do enjoy our chat sessions with our cats, so keep it up. Behavior research conducted at the University of Bristol in England has shown that people who imitate their cats' playfulness enjoy better relationships with their cats. In addition, cats who are played with tend to be more outgoing, easy natured, and better socialized.

At the end of the day it's not the words you speak that matter so much as it is your tone of voice and your willingness to spend quality time with your kitty. But don't ignore the whisper - just because they don't speak up doesn't mean they won't appreciate your attention and affection!

*This information was gathered from The cat behavior answer book" by Arden Moore