A cat is an animal that can be tamed as a house cat, although there are several breeds, and some of them can be less tameable. However, Kneazles, too, are tameable and are similar to cats, but are magical beings, unlike Muggle-owned cats. Kneazles have pointy ears and are known for their lion-like tails, which are both absent in normal cats. Kneazles also have heightened senses owing to their magical origins.