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15 Risky Cat Breeds and How to Manage Them

The Discerning Cat

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Anyone who’s ever owned a cat knows they can have a wild side.

The Discerning Cat

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Typically, this behavior is just brushed aside as being playful, especially because most cats have a cute and cuddly appearance. This automatically disqualifies them from being dangerous. 

The Discerning Cat

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In some cases, they’re only dangerous to other animals and strangers, and not necessarily their families.

Dangerous Cat Breeds 

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These cats are not inherently aggressive; however, if they feel threatened, they can display aggressive tendencies. If they get bored, they are more prone to destructive behavior. 

Savannah

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If a Siamese cat is in a safe and comfortable environment and given enough attention and playtime, they are generally affectionate and loving. 

Siamese 

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They need plenty of mental and physical stimulation to prevent them from destructive behavior. For this reason, they require extra attention from cat owners. 

Sphynx

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Bengals are highly active and intelligent. They enjoy playing in the water, climbing up cat trees, and learning tricks.

Bengal

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Chausies have a lot of energy. They love to play and be active, and they’re even known for acting like rambunctious kitties well into adulthood. 

Chausie 

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Some breeds/owners joke that they have a “hairdresser gene”. Although this isn’t meant to cause harm, having a Somali’s claws swipe so close to someone’s face can be problematic. 

Somali

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