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Instructor: Sophie
Difficulty Level: Easy
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Ahh, the chin bite… a priceless lovey move. Don’t be fooled by the difficulty level. Though it may be easy, it is still extremely effective. As the name suggests, all you have to do is bite the chin of your target. Let me demonstrate…
This lovey move is satisfying for both kitty and human. Look at the expression on my dad’s face! He is obviously very pleased to be the recipient of such a lovey move. And let me tell you, I was happy to give it! I could bite Daddy’s chin over and over if he would let me!
I know, I don’t understand why he would ever stop me from biting his chin, but he says it has something to do with the red juice that sometimes comes out when I give him a really good chin bite. He says it’s just too much for him to handle. Allow me to share a few pointers…
You can start by practicing on a toy. This spring toy is great for chomping practice.
Once you have your technique down, it is time to move onto the real thing. But before you let the chin bite loose, you have to prep your target with some kisses…
Once the target is prepped and ready, it is time. You’ll know because the target will be laughing and smiling. Then when he least expects it…
CHIN BITE!!!
Success!
Some of you may be wondering, “Why the chin?!” Because, this:
Stubble!
Good luck, furiends!
Why does my cat bite my chin?
You may be wondering why Sophie bite’s my husband’s chin, or maybe you have a chin-biter too and are wondering why your cat does it? I’m fairly certain that Sophie does it to show affection for Bobby, but there can be other reasons for the chin bite as well.
- Showing Affection – This is why Sophie bites Bobby’s chin. You can tell that the chin bite is a sign of affection if your cat is purring when she does it, or if she’s being snuggly and lovey. Cats sometimes give nibbles and licks to show affection, but sometimes those nibbles can get out of hand 😉
- Grooming – Cats tend to use their canine teeth to comb through under layer of their fur when they groom. When your cat bites your chin, she may be trying to help clean you. You just don’t happen to have an under-layer of fur, so the grooming activity turns into a painful one!
- Marking Territory – Your cat could be biting your chin to mark you with her scent. She wants you to smell like her. She’s marking her territory so any other kitties know you are hers.
- It Feels Good – I’m pretty sure this is another reason why Sophie bites Bobby’s chin. She loves to bite and chew on squishy or rubbery things, like flip flops for example. She enjoys the feeling of biting on his chin, especially with the addition of stubble.
This makes sense – you’ve probably noticed how your cat rubs her face on wall corners or any other hard, corner-like object. It feels good to have her cheeks and whisker area rubbed. Perhaps your cat is bitting on your chin because the action rubs that sensitive area at the corners of her mouth. - Over-stimulation – According to Jackson Galaxy, cats sometimes give love bites when they are over-stimulated. The hair follicle receptors in cats can only take so much petting before it hurts. The chin bite can be a sign that the attention you’re giving your cat is just too much and she needs a break.
- Displaying Anger – If your cat is biting your chin out of anger, you probably already know that. If she’s growling and hissing and has her ears back when she bites, it is fairly obvious that she is unhappy about something. If that’s the case, I wouldn’t let her near your face when she’s in those kind of moods. She might bite too hard…
Summer says
The cat before Sparkle was an expert chin biter!
Bev Green says
Oh my …my girls have that move down pat! especially Pickles…yowhsa! hahahaah 🙂 hugs Fozziemum xx
Tamago says
That’s a great lovey lesson, Sophie! My boys don’t do chin bite, maybe because I don’t have stubble. Love your face when you bite the chin..you look very happy! My Niko does gentle bite on my fingers when he is very happy and purry 🙂
We lost power for half a day this week due to freezing rain and ice. Georgia is not ready for this kind of weather! I hope your area didn’t have any damage. Have a great weekend!
Annie says
Sophie, you sure know how to make your daddy happy. What sweet pictures and I love your practice-on-the-dolphin picture too.
This is just adorable!
Melissa & Truffles says
Great lesson, Sophie! “Red juice”…love it MOL
Brian Frum says
My goodness, that is so impressive and I must practice that chin bitey technique!
Toby & Leia says
You have excellent technique.
da tabbies o trout towne says
sophie…furtstic lesson N post…we enjoyed thiz class two day N we iz crackin up at fotoz one…. NOM !!!
🙂
heerz two a corydoras & cherry salmon kinda week oh end ♥♥♥
caren gittleman says
OUCH!!! You know what they say, sometimes “love hurts!!” MOL!
Kitties Blue says
To our recollection, none of us have ever tried this move. We plan to study your technique quite closely, and we will let you know when one of us manages to complete the task. Love and hugs to all with extra slobbery kisses for Sampy from Astrid. Please join us this weekend for our Sunday Selfies Blog Hop. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
The Island Cats says
We haven’t tried the chin bite yet. Thanks for the lessons, Sophie. We’re gonna practice it!
The Swiss Cats says
You’re a great teacher, Sophie ! We should give a try to this ! Purrs
LP says
Sophie you are truly multi-talented! We love all these photos. Your Papa looks so happy with you 🙂 Malou is a hand nibbler…we will show her this technique so she can move up in her lovey abilities! 🙂
the critters in the cottage xo
Ducky says
No, no bitey here. First mum doesn’t have stubble! Derby used to nip mum’s had. Me, I don’t but the bitey on her.
meowmeowmans says
Wow, great tutorial, Sophie! We don’t bite chins here, but we’ve been known to lick them every now and then. 🙂
Pawesome Cats says
Charlie is a big giver of love bites too!
Fur Everywhere says
We don’t bite chins, but Lita does knead the humans’ necks with really sharp claws, MOL!
Christine and Mikko the Siamese says
Speaking of love, today we did a post on affection as well! MOL! Though we didn’t specifically include the “Chin bite”, we did include the love bite, which covers the face, fingers and the feet, if your kitties are anything like mine!
❀Siamese kisses from Mikko and Mom at Happiness is Siamese!❀
Laura Zaccardi says
Sophie, excellent tips for novice chin bitters. I like to bite Z-Girl’s chin AND her nose. I especially love the nose. My whiskers touch her face when I do that, and I’m careful to only do it when I’m under the covers with her. Usually it’s because she starts to fall back to sleep when I want her to keep petting me in the early morning hours. I’ve been known to intervene during conference calls with a good chin nibble….
Wonder what the next lesson will be about??
Purrs, Valentina from Squeedunk Cats
Laura Zaccardi says
Sophie, excellent tips for novice chin bitters. I like to bite Z-Girl’s chin AND her nose. I especially love the nose. My whiskers touch her face when I do that, and I’m careful to only do it when I’m under the covers with her. Usually it’s because she starts to fall back to sleep when I want her to keep petting me in the early morning hours. I’ve been known to intervene during conference calls with a good chin nibble….
Wonder what the next lesson will be about??
Purrs, Valentina from Squeedunk Cats
Dezi and Lexi High says
Yous so cute and yous daddy sure duz look happy. Mommy has no stubble and so da chin bite dusn’t weally go over so well here, but weez do lots of lluvvin’ fur sure.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Lexi
Sherri-Ellen T-D. says
Mee-you Sophie yur chin lovey bite iss purrfect!!! Mee must try thiss with LadyMum sumtime…
Shee LUVSS mee *nose kissess* allott.
Hu’manss are so cute! 😉
Yurss, Siddhartha Henry =^,.^=
Sherri-Ellen T-D. says
Mee-you Sophie yur chin lovey bite iss purrfect!!! Mee must try thiss with LadyMum sumtime…
Shee LUVSS mee *nose kissess* allott.
Hu’manss are so cute! 😉
Yurss, Siddhartha Henry =^,.^=
Clooney says
What a great tutorial Sophie, you are such a cutie! I’ve been known to give the odd chin bite…
Melissa & Truffles says
Great lesson, Sophie! “Red juice”…love it MOL
Toby & Leia says
You have excellent technique.
Melissa & Truffles says
Great lesson, Sophie! “Red juice”…love it MOL
Toby & Leia says
You have excellent technique.