Caracals, even those bred to be sold as pets, retain their wild instincts. They can be aggressive toward humans and other animals like pet cats and dogs. Although caracals raised from kittens might learn to live with humans, these are still wild felines and can be extremely unpredictable, even dangerous.
Like housecats, caracals will make sounds that warn of impending aggression, including growls and hisses. Attempting to tame a caracal found in the wild is recommended by wildlife experts.