Finding The Right Cat Breed For You

MSN ^ | November 10,2002 | teve Duno

[pops88]

I actually saw a piece on TV in NZ on how to cat proof your home for a Cornish Rex because they're so mischievious and get into so much trouble. Like Siamese, they're "talkers," too. We have to confine our cat to a small room at night to keep her out of trouble. Best cat I ever had though- not aloof, playful, affectionate, and scarily, I can often read her mind. It dawned on me one day why I get tuna cravings every evening when I'm not even hungry. A Rex is definately not the type of cat you can leave at home unsupervised while you're at work.

[Yardstick]

We had a few cats growing up, all mixed-breeds from the animal shelter, and they were all great pets, well-adjusted and affectionate. But I think if I were going to buy a purebred cat, it'd be a British Shorthair. They just look really robust, with a pleasing roundness to their face and a stocky build, and I've read that they have laid-back, friendly personalities.

[McGavin999]

I just got a cat. I'm really a dog person (I also have an Irish Wolfhound) and was worried about how I'd do with a cat. Casey fits right in, he thinks he's a dog. He comes when he's called, he eats dog treats (I gave him one as a joke one day because he refused cat treats and always looked so forelorn when I have the dog a treat). He and the dog get along great and he is still a great mouser :o)

[da_toolman]

Ping

[Lady In Blue]

I have a "Ragdoll" and they're talkers too and demanding! They have Siamese blood so maybe that's why. Thanks for the info on Cornish Rex.I didn't know that they're mischievious.What's their bloodline? Do they have any Siamese in them?

[Lady In Blue]

One of my cats,she's gone now,was from the shelter. She was a long haired Siamese.YOKO was a gorgeous cat.Blue point with large deep blue eyes and what a personality! I still miss her after all of these years.

[Lady In Blue]

How cute! What kind of cat is he? One thing about cats is they're so nosey! Really curious.I find them a lot easier to care for than dogs.Both animals are good.Apples and oranges.

[pops88]

The Cornish Rex was a breed that mutated from an English barn cat. The Rex has big ("alien") ears, a long tail and only the short undercoat hair. They are incredibly soft. My cat's name is Kalika which is Hawaiian for "black silk." There is also a breed called Si Rex which is a cross between a Rex and Siamese, but they loose the silky, soft coat :(
http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/cornish.html

[pops88]

[Conservababe]

I have a male grey cat who is identical to pictures of British Shorthair, but is not pedigreed. He is delightful but does not care for our grandchildren, who came after we had him for a couple of years. He runs and hides from them, as he does all strangers, even though they are here frequently in our home.

But, I have always wanted another cat, now especially that I want my grandkids to be able to enjoy knowing a pet. They are forbidden by their landlord to have pets in their residence.

I am confident of choosing a good kitten, but I am wary of how to introduce her to our cat. And to the grandchildren, fot that matter.

Any tips? By the way, our cat is named Conservative Cat, CC for short. LOL

[pops88]

He runs and hides from them, as he does all strangers, even though they are here frequently in our home.

My cat could use a little of that trait. She sees company as a new lap or shoulder to try!

[putupon]

The proper cat selection depends on which of the song birds you wish to rid your neighborhood of.

Abyssinian: prefers to kill Carolina Wrens
Balinese: prefers to kill Cardinals
Birman: prefers to kill Gold Finches
Burmese: prefers to kill Nut Hatches
Cornish Rex: prefers to kill all varieties of Wrens
Devon Rex: prefers to kill Fly Catchers
Havana Brown: prefers to kill Baltimore Orioles

Do the research for your particular area, select the cat which favors hunting the most prevalent song birds to your particular geographical location. Unfortunatley for those who live in urban areas, no breed known will bother a pidgeon.

Also, if you really hate your neighbors, select a male cat so they will go spray all over their houses.

Flame away, It always happens for some reason when I get on cat related thread.

[pops88]

Hmmmm, most Rex cats prefer to stay inside where it's warm since they have so little hair. Mine sleeps on a heating pad at night, and naps on top of the computer monitor where it's warm. They are not out door cats. Now, if you have wrens flying around inside, that's different ;)

[putupon]

Now, if you have wrens flying around inside, that's different ;)

now i'm sad. i always wanted a cat and when starting to read your reply, thought you had the answer for a suitable breed, but Taco, my Blue Fronted Amazon Parrot would be in danger. then again, maybe not. does this breed weigh more than 10 lb.s? if not, i think Taco could take one out.

[phasma proeliator]

me f'n ow

[pops88]

does this breed weigh more than 10 lb.s? if not, i think Taco could take one out.

They tend to be on the skinny side. If my cat is any indication, it's because they puke if they eat anything other than the same cat food everyday. I've been told that they can have a tendency to get fat because they forget they've eaten. The cat would be most likely to kill itself chasing after the bird when it jumps off a banister or something. They love playing games though- hide and seek, sneak attack, and race up the stairs. They've also got mutant paws that allow them to pick stuff up, hold it, then toss it. Can you tell I love my cat :)

[EggsAckley]

The world's greatest cat.

[da_toolman]

me f'n ow
LOL

[GovernmentShrinker]

Sorry, but this piece reads like an ad for the organized crime syndicate of the "pedigreed" pet industry. The world does need any more cats or dogs being bred for sale to all the suckers who think that "papers" mean a better pet. Choosing a suitable pet for your household involves going to the local shelters and picking out an animal that meets your needs.

Educate yourself a bit first: Siamese (which includes any cat that LOOKS like a Siamese) are notoriously rambunctious and noisy; long-haired cats in general are pretty laid back, short-haired cats are generally not; the flat-faced Persian types are not only laid-back, but also subject to serious respiratory and eye ailments, due to the deformity the breeders of "pedigreed" cats have given them.

If aggression (within the normal range) and large size would not be suitable for your household, do NOT get a puppy or kitten -- they all act just about the same, and with young puppies ultimate size can be hard to gauge. The long-term suitability of an adult animal will be much easier to evaluate.

Millions of unwanted pets are euthanized every year, all while the money-hungry breeders of "purebred", "pedigreed" animals (who are often neither, despite their "papers") deliberately produce more and more of them, and stage shows and other publicity designed to make people think they have to have a designated "breed" when they choose a pet. The whole thing is sick and fraud-ridden -- please don't feed the system.