Answer:
I am a sound made by felines when petted.
What kind of dog keeps the best time?
You seek me out when your hunger's ripe. I sit on four legs and smoke a pipe.
I am black within and red without With four corners round about.
A necessity to some a treasure to many I'm best enjoyed among pleasant company. Some like me hot some like me cold. Some prefer mild some like me bold.
I am rarely touched but often held. If you are smart you'll use me well. What am I?