geordie_aaron Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 got ya attention Well - Nikkis wanting to get a Kitten, but i want a Puppy (more loyal and fun), but alass its cruel for me to have a puppy as she works 8-5:30 mon-fri and my shifts are all over. so looks like a kitten it is - now. the problems i have with cats are; 1. they are unloyal little shits - you call a dog over with your voice and he'll pop straight over...... a cat will just look it you - if your lucky.2. molting - i've not long overcome my near-OCD of cleaning and having cat hair all overis SERIOUSLY going to work me up - i've already banned any pet we get from the kitchen benches, AJs room and our room. 3. they're boring. now..... questions i've got 1. recommended scratch towers? for practical reasons not cosmetic.2. which breeds molt the least?3. is the dyson hoover i've heard of really up to the job its bigged up to be?? she's lay asleep next to me and she doesn't know i'm getting one for her - but now it's deciding what kind....shes just moved in and her parents had a black/white male nothing special and she'd be happy with that........ but i've had a look around google images and quite liking the looks of the following.... could those cat lovers out there give their opinions on the following for a semi-house cat LOL 1. Siamesehttp://www.we-are-siamese.com/images/siamese1.jpg 2. British Short hairhttp://www.pictures-of-cats.org/images/british-shorthair-sky.jpg 3. Egyptian Mau http://www.moggies.co.uk/breeds/egyptmau_1.gif 4,,,,, ah fook it. i'm getting tired lol opionions/facts all welcome because i'm being baffled by GCCF registered, innoculations, 'CAN SEE PARENTS' why?, wormed ETC ETC what do i need to be looking for/asking for aswell as steering clear of - i'll not be having a moggy. it'll be a breed. but do cats come with family history like dogs IE traceable? long winded i know loland probs bouncing around subjects... but fire away hacheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchkev Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 (edited) got 3 cats at the mo, had had 6 in total,, mrs has had countless. first of all, DO NOT touch a siamese cat if you ever want to touch your missus again! they are protective of what they love, better than guard dogs! they have been known to chase the other half away from their home!! Secondly, ALWAYS see the parents where possible (at least the mom). A BSH can be good for grooming, but obviously all cats moult, except naked ones and they just damn right ugly! always check the kittens eyes, make sure theyre clear and bright. No signs of lathergy, and plays well with no limps etc. If you can get one thats papered, proves that there is no inbreeding so less chance of aggression. i have always wanted a silver tabby british short hair: http://static.preloved.co.uk/uploads/userphotos/09/0205/1326256-842m.jpg http://static.preloved.co.uk/uploads/userphotos/09/0310/1360992-784m.jpg try to avoid long haired cats, even admittedly, their moulting isnt as harsh as a short haired, they take alot of grooming http://www.catsofaustralia.com/images/persian%20from%20loretto.jpg Moggies can be just as nice, have three and have the best temperments. need any other advice just shout Edited March 25, 2009 by dutchkev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_aaron Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 bsh....are these named 'blue' ??? they look nice - coat looks so smooth!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apnea Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Omg. I love vats, wayyy prefer them to dogs by a mile. Im getting mine within the next few weeks its just been born. Its half bengal half something else, but deffo looks bengal. Its a boy. Like tabbyish pattern, black with like brown I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchkev Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 (edited) sorry BSH - britsh short hair. That picture you have up is a Blue breed. can be nice, not my cup of tea as fur can be very thick, but soft. there is all sorts of colours to the BSH, cream, black etc if youre not entirely sure what you want, look at several litters to be happy with your choice Edited March 25, 2009 by dutchkev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squiz Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 had a BSH years ago...I dont like cats but loved him lolfiercly independant yet soft as a brush and affectionate as well....was a weird cat but if he was a norm in BSHs then Id say get one.... Siamese imo opinion or noisy posessive and downright weird.....my sister had two and they just owned the house and destroyed anything they didnt like :sNot a cat you leave alone while you go out for the day...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottg17 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 my sister has a long haired cat. Think its a long haired calico? Anyway its a little fuckface. It has to be center of attention and is hostile as fcuk, its not agressive at all. Infact its never attacked, on the other hand my uncle had a bsh and he was really friendly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scortpower Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 i have a british short hair just like the one in the pic , doesnt molt much and is a good cat would not leave the house unless she had too. but as you say a pup would be better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I've always had Siamese, until recently when the last one died at 18 years old They rule.. different from any other cat.. very affectionate, funny, hilarious sometimes.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherrybeard Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 My dad had a british blue and a british black. Very tame and friendly but they arnt really the sort to venture outside of the house. They were great for companionship but when he moved to the countryside, they didnt last long 'in the wild' so to speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
massivewangers Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Cats can be just as loyal as dogs IMO. My missus and I have a kitten, she's around 8 months now, and she is really affectionate. Sleeps on the bed every night, follows you around, comes over if you call her, and wants to be with you all the time, she is very very affectionate, she's more like a dog to be honest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caled Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 This.. http://www.catsofaustralia.com/images/persian%20from%20loretto.jpg officially makes this the gayest thread ever. And whats wrong with taking your missus to a local cat sanctuary and getting one that actually needs a home. Cheaper, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 This was Max, red point siamese.. about 17 years old on this pic.. passed away a couple of weeks ago http://di.cx/gallery/d/1056-2/stu_d50_260207_004.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC_Bob Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 +1 for going to a shelter/rspca center and having a look there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherrybeard Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Poor max. He looks like a cool dude. As for rescue homes, be prepared to want to take EVERY dog/cat home. It can be distressing the first visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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