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10 Most Aggressive Domestic Cat Breeds

Tags: Breed ReviewsUpdated on Nov 16, 2021

Cats are one of the few domesticated animals with a reputation for being more vicious than dogs, but is it deserved? Domestic cats have been around for more than 10,000 years and, despite their mystique as solitary hunters, some breeds actually do quite well as household pets.

There are over 70 million pet cats in the United States alone, so there has to be something special about cat breeds that work well in close proximity to humans, provided you don't count their instinctive need to scratch up everything within reach and invade personal space on a regular basis.

To help you sort out which domestic cat breeds are actually suitable for living with people, we've compiled a list of 10 of the most aggressive domestic cat breeds.

1. Siamese
2. Bengal cat
3. Sphynx cat
4. Bombay cat
5. Somali cat
6. Scottish Fold
7. Egyptian Mau
8. Korat
9. Ocicat
10. Turkish Van

10Turkish Van

10 Most Aggressive Domestic Cat Breeds: 10. Turkish Van

Turkish Vans are very territorial and people typically find them staring out the windows for long periods of time. This breed requires plenty of attention from their owners because they like being pampered, but if this cat becomes neglected then he might become aggressive towards other pets or even humans in your home. These cats also love playing games with their owners and you will often see them trying to run away and hide after you throw a ball for him/her to play with. However, if this cat decides that it is not going to return the ball then an owner needs to train him/her not to do that or else everyone could end up tripping on it as it is always underfoot as well as getting in the way when you do not want it there.

9Ocicat

10 Most Aggressive Domestic Cat Breeds: 9. Ocicat

Ocicats love being the center of attention and they can become aggressive if you do not give them your full amount of attention when they demand it. These cats do well with children and other pets such as dogs or even birds, but if you want to spend plenty of time with them then they will not get along very well with other animals in the home. Apart from that, these cats are very smart and they like getting into trouble just for fun in order to test their intelligence against their owner's capabilities in keeping an eye on them.

8Korat

10 Most Aggressive Domestic Cat Breeds: 8. Korat

Korats are one of the friendliest breeds among domestic cats when it comes to meeting strangers. However, if this cat is kept exclusively indoors then he can become aggressive towards other pets or even humans in his home. It is important for an owner to spend plenty of time playing with his pet so that he does not lash out at everyone around them. If the owner of this cat is not careful about providing enough playtime, these cats can become very hostile towards strangers or even pets in their household.

7Egyptian Mau

10 Most Aggressive Domestic Cat Breeds: 7. Egyptian Mau

Egyptian Maus are natural-born hunters, so it is important for them to spend plenty of time outside in order for this cat to stay out of trouble indoors. They like playing games with their owners, but they are typically not very cuddly. If you try to hug or snuggle with this cat, it will run away from you because it is not the type of animal that enjoys being touched in unnatural ways. These cats take time to get used to new people in their household, but once they are comfortable around them then this breed tends to be very loving towards these strangers.

6Scottish Fold

10 Most Aggressive Domestic Cat Breeds: 6. Scottish Fold

Scottish Fold cats have a rather low energy level, but they can become aggressive if their owner is not careful. They are very loving towards their owners and will always want to be with them. If you leave these cats alone for too long then they tend to get into fights with other pets or even humans that come into the home. These cats need an owner that takes charge because they enjoy being able to please you by listening to your commands.

5Somali cat

10 Most Aggressive Domestic Cat Breeds: 5. Somali cat

Somali cats are one of the most dominant breeds among domestic cats that are kept as pets. These cats love being put in charge because they are natural-born leaders. If an owner does not establish themselves as the alpha presence in a house full of animals, these cats will become aggressive towards other pets or even humans. It is important to let these cats know who's boss is so that they do not think they can control everything around them.

4Bombay cat

10 Most Aggressive Domestic Cat Breeds: 4. Bombay cat

Bombay cats love attention from their owners and will always try to make sure that everyone knows it. However, if you don't give these cats your full attention, this breed will cause problems. They are very territorial and do not like to share their owner with anyone else. This cat can be aggressive if it feels neglected, but if you make sure that the owner of the cat spends plenty of time playing with him then he will get along better with everyone around them.

3Sphynx cat

10 Most Aggressive Domestic Cat Breeds: 3. Sphynx cat

Sphynx cats are intelligent, but they have a very independent streak and can be aggressive because of it. They do not want to be told what to do, so training them is difficult. This breed also has a high energy level that causes this cat to get into fights with other pets around it. Overall, Sphynx cats are friendly towards strangers just as long as the owner of this cat approves of them being there. In an ideal situation, these cats will be left alone a lot because they do not interact well with other animals or children.

2Bengal cat

10 Most Aggressive Domestic Cat Breeds: 2. Bengal cat

Bengal cats are very dominant and often become aggressive if their owners try to control them too much. They have a high energy level, so it is important for the owner of this cat to take on an active role in its life by playing with it frequently. Also, because these cats are destructive, it will be difficult to train them not to do certain things that they shouldn't be doing such as jumping onto counters or scratching furniture. If you provide plenty of toys for this cat to play with then the behavior problems should subside somewhat because these cats love anything that allows them to use their natural instincts.

1Siamese

10 Most Aggressive Domestic Cat Breeds: 1. Siamese

These cats often have an aggressive temperament due to their high energy level and curiosity. Siamese cats always seem to want to be in control which causes more problems than anything else. These cats usually do not get along with strangers or other pets that they see as competition. Overall it would be best for one of these cats to live on its own without any other animals around it because this breed seems to act out the most when there are others around it. They tend to yell out to get attention wherever they are, which is also very annoying.

The Bottom Line

Cats are typically not an aggressive species, but domestication has caused certain breeds to become hostile towards other pets or humans in their homes. These cats are very territorial and they require owners that take charge in keeping them happy by giving them plenty of playtimes each day. If you do not have the time for this then these 10 breeds will become aggressive towards other pets or humans because they take it upon themselves to play with one another instead of being entertained by their owner.

References

[1] ^ ASPCA: Aggression in Cats
[2] ^ Daily Mail: Scientists reveal key PURR-sonality differences between breeds