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I am new to this site. I have had many cats over the years, but none like the one we have now. He is so very unusual. We love him dearly, but he is a challenge. We have learned from research that he is an alpha cat. He is large, short legs, long bushy tail, large head. He does not purr. He howls. He growls. He will occasionally give kisses, but he does not like you to show affection to him. He wants to decide when he will give you affection. He does not like to be held or petted (although he is getting better at the petting if you are not trying to hold him). He is playful, and at times aggressive (but he is getting better). He really wants to go outside, but we won't let him. He is neutered, but will pee on things left on the floor occasionally. He will drag clothes out of the hamper to your bed. He has a large teddy bear he hides under the bed with other treasures. He will bring it out, parade it around, play with it, hug it, roll with it, but then safely return it to under the bed. Any advice? We have had him for a year and love him dearly. We just would like to learn how to give him love and for him to love us back (softly).