Jad a Maine Coon/Persian mix as a pet for 16 years (unusually long lived for that size of cat). He was absolutely my best friend, but if you were a stranger he’d eff you up in a heartbeat for looking at him funny.
Funniest thing you have ever seen.
"I wish to be up there but it is too high."
"By all means let me help you my liege. Comfortable? Shall I bring you a blanket? Then I will stand guard below and make sure no one disturbs the royal nap."