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Originally Posted by Ford Prefect
The cats I've had have all been at least as affectionate as the dogs I've had, in some cases more so. The thing with cats is they don't give their affection unconditionally like most dogs do ... it has to be earned. Unless you're a cat person, cats will react to you cooly and they'll give you the impression they're aloof and uncaring. If you know how to relate to a cat though, they can be incredibly affectionate and caring, just like a dog. The most incredible cat I've ever owned was a blue point siamese, which is a breed that cat haters tend to hate more than most. This guy was incredible though ... one of the best friends I've ever had.
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I can vouch for the Siamese being extremely affectionate (and I've had dogs also). We currently have a Blue point Siamese and a red tabby Oriental Shorthair (essentially a Siamese with a red body). We've also had a Lilac point and a Chocolate point Siamese.
The Chocolate point in particular was so affectionate that he would sense if I had a bad day or was sad, and he would immediately slink over and sit right beside me. One of the best friends I've had, and it really hurt me when he passed on.
One thing with Siamese & Orientals though: because they are so social, you cannot get just one if you're out a lot -- they tend to get lonely from lack of companionship. Their intelligence level is also quite high.