Traveling with your pet can be great fun, but it’s often not as easy with cats as it is with dogs. Most cat owners find that their pets yowl and moan at the mere sight of the family car. However, a few breeds might be more open to the idea.

If you’d like to take your cat on a road trip, keep reading as we list several breeds that like to travel, so you can see if one is the right cat for you.

How Are Travel Cats Classified?

Cats that are adaptable and can handle changes in their environment and routine without significant stress are best suited for travel, as are cats with a calm, easy-going temperament. They will be more comfortable with the varying stimuli associated with travel. You also want to ensure that your cat is in good health and up to date on their vaccinations and has the proper training before you head out.

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Top 10 Cat Breeds That Like to Travel

1. Siamese

Siamese cats tend to have a social, intelligent, and vocal nature. They often form strong bonds with their owners and are known for their playfulness with children and other pets. This breed has a sleek, slender body with blue almond-shaped eyes and a short coat that is usually cream-colored with darker points on the ears, face, paws, and tail.

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2. Bengal

Bengals are active and curious, making them great travel companions. They are also intelligent, so they are easy to train, and they are playful, so they are fun on vacation. They have a wild appearance, with a leopard-like pattern on their soft coat and a muscular build.

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3. Maine Coon

Maine Coons are gentle giants with a friendly and sociable nature. They are adaptable to many different living situations and get along well with children and other pets. Their often relaxed temperament helps them stay calm when riding in a vehicle. This breed has a distinctive physical appearance, with a large, muscular body, long furry ears, and a bushy tail. Their coat is thick and water resistant, making it ideal for cold climates and drafty cars.

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4. Abyssinian

Abyssinians are extremely active, playful, and intelligent. They are often described as dog-like in their loyalty and enjoy playing interactive games with their owners. They have slender, muscular bodies with short, ticked coats that are usually warm reddish-brown with darker points.

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5. Ragdoll

Ragdolls are usually docile and calm cats that like to follow their owners around and are easy to handle, which often makes them great travel companions. This breed has blue eyes and a semi-long silky coat with color points in various shades like seal, blue, chocolate, and lilac. Their puffy appearance also makes them popular with children.

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6. Sphynx

The Sphynx is an outgoing breed with high energy and friendly nature. They are affectionate and demand attention from their owners and will likely want to come with you while you travel. The most notable feature of the Sphynx is their lack of fur, though they are not completely hairless. Their skin is the color their fur would be, and they have a wrinkled appearance.

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7. Chartreux

The Chartreux can be suitable for travel due to their calm and adaptable nature. They are quiet, gentle, and affectionate around children and other pets and can cohabitate with them in a car. They have a muscular build, large round eyes that are typically copper to gold in color, and a striking blue-gray coat that has a wooly texture, which provides a good amount of insulation.

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8. Japanese Bobtail

Japanese Bobtails are active, intelligent, and social. They are talkative with a range of vocal tones and enjoy being part of family activities, making them potentially good travel companions. The breed’s short, bobbed tail, which looks like a pom-pom or bunny’s tail, is popular with children and adults, and each is unique to the individual cat. They have a slender, athletic build and high cheekbones. Their coat can be either long or short and come in various colors and patterns. The mi-ke, a tricolored coat pattern with white with red and black patches, is particularly famous in Japan.

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9. Pixie-Bob

The Pixie-bob is a unique and interesting breed that can be a good choice for people who travel. They are playful and outgoing yet not overly demanding of attention, and their calm and easy-going temperament can make them suitable for traveling, as they often adapt well to new surroundings and routines. They are a medium to large breed with a muscular and rugged appearance that resembles the North American Bobcat and a short tail that gives them their name.

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10. Scottish Fold

Scottish Folds are known for their sweet, calm, and peaceful nature. They tend to form strong bonds with their owners and are known for being affectionate and loyal. Their easy-going temperament can make them good candidates for travel, and their attractive appearance is a big hit with children. They have unique ears that fold forward and downward, giving them a rounded, owl-like appearance.

Summary

Many cat breeds can be good for traveling, and a few of our favorites include the Siamese, Bengal, and Maine Coon, though traveling with any cat is a fun adventure. Remember that each cat has a unique personality, though, and not all Siamese cats like to travel, for example. It’s just as likely that you will find a cat breed that likes to go out on adventures that isn’t on this list. Always start with short trips to determine how your cat feels about riding in the car before going on a long vacation.

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