[dontletmegetme]

eek, not a Persain, they're mean. Please rescue one. You'll be able to tell their temperament when you visit.

[Teacherwitch]

Forget breeders. All they do is perpetuate overpopulation in order to make money. Go to the shelter and get a pet. Ask the shelter personnel about the background of the animals they have. All cats will scratch -that's just cats. You need to keeps its claws clipped. Good for you about not declawing - it's barbaric.You do have the right idea - your cat should be neutered or spayed and never allowed outside, both for its own protection and for the protection of wildlife.What gender depends on the animal you choose. Each cat is an individual and has its own little personality.

[Stanley M]

barn cats are good(its not a breed they just used to live in barns) but they do like the outside

[just another yahoo ID]

Firstly, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for wanting to keep kitty indoors and for choosing NOT to declaw! Good for you, and don't let anyone change your mind.Secondly, what you need is a kitty who is calm, docile, requires limited attention, and gets along great with people and other animals. Based upon this, I recommend that you get an Exotic Shorthair. They are calm and docile just like Persians. They are perfect for busy people who like the appearance of Persians but who also don't want to contend with the grooming requirements, which was the motivation for crossing the Persian with shorthairs until the resulting Exotic was born. An Exotic is a wonderful companion. You should get a female Exotic if you require lots of private time, as the males are more affectionate and demanding of rubs and lap time. The females, on the other hand, enjoy time to themselves to investigate all the little things in life, such as dripping water faucets and bugs flying around the house. They always seem to have something more important to do than humoring their owners. Although they will sometimes follow you around from room to room just to be close to you. Most Exotics get along with other cats and animals. Although, if you have mice or other rodents, it's advisable that you make sure their ''houses'' are secure since the Exotic does tend to take a playful interest in these critters. Exotics, while they do have their playful moments (particularly the kittens), they are very quiet and easy going. They are peaceful and loyal companions who are not easily disturbed. They seldom ''meow'', and, while they enjoy the presence of their guardians, they are very independent. And since they have a thick, dense, short coat, unlike Persians, grooming is extremely low maintenance. Their fur never tangles or mats (one of the reasons why Exotics are often referred to as "the lazy man's Persian"). They are adorable, as their coats give them a sort of ''teddy bear'' look.If possible, try to get a kitty from a cat rescue. It's a rewarding experience to know that you're helping a kitty as much as he/she is helping you. ♥

[Magnusfl]

wall breed have quirks advantages and disadvantages I personally stay away from long hairs as while they can be very loving cats the fur get everywhere and every morning you need to de-fur your clothes water tolerance and cats do not naturally come together but can be trained while is how cats are often of sailing vessels. and I recommend spaying unless you get a pure bread breeder but also remember the purebreds are often a bit inbred thus are often higher maintenance. I also recommend front declaring only unless it is an outdoor cat as all cats scratch so if you like you furniture you do it other wise if not you have to be religiously with clipping there front claws very close which is often more torment for the cat over time then declawing not to mention the verbal abuse of always yelling at the cat when they naturally scratchjust make sure you get a good doctor when your doing it as just as you would not go to the cheapest surgeon so why would you do that for your pet also with all the issues I suggest going with organic pet food