When watching videos from countless social media accounts, cats with flat expressions get more attention. Triggered by genetics that causes the skull to be short and wide, the following 5 breeds always look cute, even with almost flat expressions.
Persian Cat
Classified as the most popular pet in the world race, Persian Cat has a unique face with thick fur and long. Having a tame and sweet nature, this cat prefers to lie on your lap and get a lot of attention from its owner.
Himalayan Cat
Inheriting the superior traits of the Persians and the Siamese, this breed also has a super cute flat face but with a distinctive Siamese blue coat and eyes. Having a relaxed and patient personality, the cat called Himmy prefers to take advantage of its round eyes rather than meow to get what it wants from its owner. Active and has a high curiosity, it took extra effort to take care of the Himalayas that has dense and long fur.
Munchkin Cat
Not only is it known for its flat face, but this race is more popular with its short legs. But don’t think that this cat is more lying down, its high energy is released by running, pouncing on toys, and jumping even though it’s not too high. Intelligent enough to be trained to master new tricks, this cute cat is suitable as a pet in a small dwelling.
Scottish Fold Cat
Apart from their cute face, this breed is known to have the characteristic round ears that always seem to be folded. Compared to other flat-faced cats, Scottish Folds only need to be brushed once a week and wiping the corners of their round eyes with a damp cloth to remove dirt. Being active and playful, this breed cannot be left alone for too long and is easy to get along with other pets.
Selkirk Rex Cat
At first glance, this flat-faced cat is adorable. The appearance of its curly fur with curly whiskers makes this breed stand out from other cats. With big round eyes and an expression that always seems happy, this breed loves to be cuddled and only needs to be combed 2-3 times a week.
What needs to be considered
If you are interested in owning and caring for one of these flat-faced cat breeds, be prepared to pay a lot of attention to its health. This is because their physical characteristics make these races prone to problems with vision, breathing, and dental health.