do indoor cats tend to be more affectionate than outdoor cats?

Question

I have 2 indoor only cats and they are sooooooo sweet and loving. but I don't know if outdoor cats are the same way, since they're not in contact with people ALMOST ALL the time like indoor cats are. any suggestions?

Answer 1

Indoor cats are much more affectionate than outdoor. Think about it - for an indoor cat his world is you. You bring the food, you are there to cuddle, you are his social interation, the entire universe revolves around your being and he adores you. In contrast an outdoor cat has to face "the real world" of bullies, dogs, mean kids, and cars etc. they have to be tough, not let thier gaurd down, and be ready to fight. Also outdoor cats, for the above reasons, higher risk of disease, and general higher stress level, have much shorter life spans than strictly indoor kitties. They rarely make it to old age.

Answer 2

Well I think it is more the cat then the environment that it is raised in. I have an indoor cat and tho she is friendly to a point she is not show much affection. I have had her since she was a kitten. She doesn't like to cuddle much and she definately doesn't like to be held all to often. But I remember once rescuing a stray and this cat was very loveable. I didn't make it a house cat but it did stick around to be fed daily and if I was outside it was right there. I allowed the cat to come in but it only stayed for a lil while and then wanted back out. I guess it just all depends on the cat. I think that is why people love cats so much because they do have their own opinions and they are very independent. Cat are incredible animals and even tho you want something to snuggle with and be your best friends cats are unpredictable and do their own thing

Answer 3

I have seven cats. Four stay in the house and three insist on staying outside, even though I don't like the idea. All seven of my cats are affectionate. This may be a result of my constant interraction with all of my cats. After work, I like to sit out on my patio and read the newspaper or a magazine and all seven of my cats surround my chair and sleep while I am reading.

Answer 4

I think it just depends on the cat. I doubt very much that going outside makes much difference. Unless, maybe, the cat basically lives outside. Then it might have developed a more wary, amost feral sort of personality. But if a cat lives inside and goes out for recreation, I doubt that would make any difference. My cats have always gone outside and they've always been super affectionate.

Answer 5

My answer for that is YES.. but many people will say there is no difference. I say YES because an inside cat has ONLY its master to relate to whereas an outside cat has been exposed to the other elements

Answer 6

I would assume that indoor cats are more friendly and affectionate

Answer 7

Yes they do.