[As The Tide]

Hi. Me and my family are living overseas in Germany. We may stay here for 6 more years, if my dad gets a civilian job once he retires out of the military. So if we stay, we're probably going to get a cat. What breed of cat should we get? I want one that's sociable, not to hyber and needy, one that won't scratch up everything (we are NOT declawing it). I'd prefer an indoor, or primarily indoor cat, I'm always seeing cat road-kill, and always hearing about how someone's cat got killed by a coyote (in the states), a hawk, owl, fox, or whatever-there are a lot of foxes and hawks here. We have a dog, a large golden retriever, male, that will be about 1 and a half-2 years old by the time we'd be getting the cat, and I don't know how fast this 1 would mellow out (hes a brute too lol). Also, I'd prefer a water-tolerant one that won't attack my caged pets.... I also know that I need to get it early to help with its temperment to people.I was thinking about a Bombay, Maine Coon, Domestic Shorthair, or a Chartreux. Although the availability of these animals I don't know....I'd like to rescue one from a shelter but those cats don't always like people as much or at all...Thanks.Oh, I forgot. Male or female? Either way we're spaying/neutering it.

[Paul K]

don't know breed name, but it has black body, and usually has white paws, those cats r awesome

[Kevin]

Get a Bengal Cat. Altho don't expect it to be energy free. It loves water tho.

[worshiptheprincess]

Just 2 let u know, shelter animals r awesome. i got my tabby from the Dumb Friends League in Denver and he is really sweet, he doesn't scratch the couches and he's wonderful. get a shelter kitty. i have a shelter dog and she luuuuuuvs people. shelter animals are good.

[Anticore]

Another choice is the Rag Doll breed. They are everything you mentioned you were looking for plus some!































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[Miriah]

it all depends. all cats are diffrent. but if you get a cat that was raised indoors, and has never been out side, that is your best bet.

[♥Leila]

Persains are really good. I have one, and he has an aweosme personality. He's very relaxed, and has his spaz moments. He's playful, and an indoor cat. you shouldn't have Persains as outdoor cats. i have a dog, and they get along quite well. They are extremely cute, and aren't jumpy. There social with anybody, and are just very lovable. I would recommend a Persain to anyone anyday.Good luck with your future kitty!

[mystic_lonewolf22]

it really depends on the type of cat that fits to your liking. many have different personalities. try asking your animal shelter or vet about the behavbiors and personality of cats or read some of the books. it can help quite alot.

[skateboardboi]

u should get a dog dude... ( :

[kmakathy]

Calicos are so pretty, and I think very temperamental