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I am considering Health, life span … personality, Also …should I get one ? or two ? Or one of each ? How many cats is too many ? I think one will feel too lonely. Thanks. Ric.
If you want a cat that talks to you get a Siamese
One that like to play a Ragdoll or Himalayan
One that snuggles, any of these but Persians and Maine Coons particularly.
Persians have trouble with their nasal systems so you need to wipe their faces regularly. They also, along with Himalayan and Maine Coons, needs extra brushing.
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Is this the result of breeding for personalities?
Obviously there are still some wild personality types among domesticated animals but why can only certain animals be domesticated.
If someone could explain the process clearly I would appreciate it.
It’s probably some part breeding, but I think mostly it’s just socialization. House cats that are not raised with humans become “feral” – that is, violently opposed to human contact, just like any wild animal. Similarly with wild dogs (notably dingoes in australia); socialization is responsible for keeping them in line, but without human influence they will revert to their primitive state.
As for why only certain animals can be domesticated – it depends on whether there is a quality of the animal that can be exploited to make them tame and tolerate human presence and touch. Dogs have a pack structure where humans can replace the leader; cats will trade their independence for food and warmth. In other cases (say, crocodiles) where the animal lacks the capacity to make these kinds of bargains, domestication is not possible.
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I’ve been researching about cat breeding as I’m considering eventually getting into it as a profession. I was looking at breeds and, thinking I was going to settle on the Snowshoe, I ended up finding a “Snow Cat”* on another site that I must say is even more adorable than the Snowshoe (although I have yet to find enough information on its personality).
The cats have been described as being similar to the Egyptian Mau, but looks a bit fluffier and are always labeled as “Snow Cat.” I contacted the breeder selling these cats via e-mail with no luck, so I may end up trying phone if I don’t hear from her soon.
http://catsnfrogscattery.com/id23.html
http://classifieds2.breedersclub.net/index.php?page=out&id=8899
Any idea what this cat is? I assume it’s a Egyptian Mau hybrid, but I’m not sure what the other half is in the mating.
If anyone ends up getting brave and calling and asking, I’d appreciate that, too (save me the trouble later, ha ha ha).
To my knowledge, this is generally what an Egyptian Mau looks like:
http://www.touregypt.net/magazine/mag04012001/cat7.jpg
The “Snow Cat” looks a bit smaller with more fluff and is rounder, plus they advertise that it’s “LIKE” an Egyptian Mau, but with “Chinchilla soft fur.”
Unless there are branches of Mau besides Egyptian…
@ Second Poster: You don’t realize how much I want to slap you right now. I know what an Egyptian Mau is and I realize the other type of cat, the one I’m trying to figure information out about, is a “Snow Cat.” Now, if you could please tell me if it’s a hybrid or a specific breed, a link to more information on them, etc., then I’d gladly accept your response as something relevant and valid.
@ sweetums1949: I did Google it, I’m not an idiot.
There is no information pertaining to the “Snow Cat” and 99% of the Egyptian Mau photos I find do not look like them (the other 1% looks similar, but not the same).
Also, Maine Coons are too common and I am not a huge fan–I would never have a business to support itself if I chose a common breed, also.
@ tilly: Bengals are larger, this is a smaller breed “lap cat.” But thank you for trying.
I’m pretty sure it has to be a hybrid of an Egyptian Mau or is some other hybrid/breed that I really need information on.
@ CTY at LMU student: A Silver Mau still does not look as rounded and fluffy as this cat.
Bengals, as I’ve said before, are a larger breed than this cat seems to be, plus do not look the same.
Also, the Ocicat does not seem to be the same either as it is more sleek with larger ears (in perportion to it’s sleeker face) than this cat.
Good suggestions, but there has to be some specific genetics going on with these cats that they have the “rare fur type” and look different.
Honestly, I don’t see how everyone posting doesn’t realize the differences in appearance.
@ Sarah: This is a note to you and to anyone else thinking of posting similar comments after.
DO NOT FLAME (or “beg” as you’re making it appear). I have nothing against other cats, I have 4 mixed breeds myself (from shelters/foster homes, etc.). I never said I want to make a fortune, I just want to be able to support myself and the cats.
Keep your hippie comments to yourself, kthx.
The site is a kitten & puppy mill ( or dealer) and the kittens could be a mix of anything – possibly chinchilla or silver spotted X Mau.
They are selling several mixed breeds.
Cat breeding as a profession?
- I hope you have a large fortune to start with as if you do things right it will soon become a small fortune.
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i mean like how are they different personality wise? i know they all really look different but how does a pure bred act as opposed to a ordinary cat? or are they the same? which would you reccommend?
Pure bred cats are bred to have certain characteristics in personality and appearance. There are variances among individuals of course, but there is consistency. Siamese have points, are generally very vocal, athletic and in-your-face. Persians have cobby bodies, that long fur, and a docile personality. Bengals are striped and very active. And so on and so on. Regular domestic short hair cats can come in any color, any fur length, and any personality depending on what’s mixed up in there genes. You can find anything you are looking for in a domestic short hair cat. But some people want the breed characteristics that you’ll find in a certain purebred cat. There’s nothing wrong with that (assuming you either go the rescue route or buy from an ethical breeder). And there is nothing wrong with adopting a mixed breed domestic short hair from a shelter either.
Before getting a purebred cat, do your homework on the breed characteristics. Persians, Siamese, Bengals, etc aren’t for everyone – the characteristics that breed fans find so attractive can be annoying to someone else. If you’ve got your heart set on a laid-back lap cat, then the most beautiful, well-bred Bengal in the world is going to be a disappointment to you. A person who loves the short curly coat of a Cornish Rex isn’t going to be happy with a Persian. It’s all a matter of opinion, really.
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We found my cat living as a stray in the barn beside our house. A lot of our neighbors said it belonged to a women who had just dropped him off as a kitten. If you look at him, and then look at a picture of a Turkish Van they look pretty much identical in marking and he has the grey color, which isn’t abnormal for a T.V. He also has a lot of the personality characteristics of that specific breed. Is it possible that she threw out a pure-bred? (she’s not a very smart person, so to speak, and has abandoned pure-bred dogs before and has set free a parrot in West Virginia) If so, how would we get around to finding out for sure if he IS a Turkish Van? I don’t really want papers or anything on him, I just want to know if I am right.
There are professional cat shows and cat fanciers. You could see if a cat show is coming to town and talk to a Turkish Van breeder. Also, the link below is like the AKC for cats.
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I have a domestic shorthair tabby, but if I had to pick a purebreed, I would want either one of these….
Siberian
Siamese
Turkish Van
Norwegian Forest Cat
Ragdoll
Maine Coon
Which one you think I should get from those and why? If not, which one would you prefer? I know not every cat is the same…all have different personalities, but which are known to have the gentlest temperment?
A chinchilla is a beautiful cat!
but then again, id rather meet the cat of my dreams by pure coincidence!
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I would love to buy a cat, but I would like to know a general price range. I’m not looking for a certain breed, just a healthy cat with a friendly personality is what I’m looking for!
Probably your best option is to go to a cat shelter. Most likely you’ll only have to pay for the shots, about $20. Plus you’ll be taking home a cat that doesn’t have a home.
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I am getting a pedigree Burmese cat in 2 weeks. I have always liked dogs, but my husband likes cats, and we both agree cats are easier to take care of.
I picked out Burmese because I fell in love with the descriptions of the cat’s personality online. I really want him to be affectionate, and let me pet and hold him (I’ve known cats that won’t do this).
Do you think it is likely that he will fit the breed? Have you had any experiences with cats that did not fit their breeds typical personality? I’m curious!
Yes…I am getting my kitten from a reputable breeder and waiting 12 weeks until he is fully socialized. He currently is 10 weeks old and spends all his time with his momma, brothers and sisters, and 2 humans…
They are individuals, but generally the more loving you are (esp when they are young), the happier they are to cuddle, play, or keep you company. I have never had a pedigreed cat, but I have had mostly stray ASH kittens with some amount of siamese (most strays in my area do), recently getting a non pedigreed kitten that is mostly siamese.
One was so intelligent and eager to make me happy that he would obey any command I could make him understand- which is better than any dog I have ever met, and he had impeccable ‘table’ manners.
Another is so mild mannered that he has never ever been angry, and will let me touch him anywhere- even a bath or a toothbrushing attempt will only elicit a whine and a little squirming from him. He lives to play, and everything in the world is a toy.
The other (the mostly siamese one) loves to be touched and held so much that she puts her paws on my leg to ask to be picked up, gently puts her paws on my face and kisses my nose whenever she can reach it, and likes to perch on my shoulder and lick my ear.
All three like to greet me and my husband at the door when we come home and follow us around just for fun.
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I am getting a pedigree Burmese cat in 2 weeks. I have always liked dogs, but my husband likes cats, and we both agree cats are easier to take care of.
I picked out Burmese because I fell in love with the descriptions of the cat’s personality online. I really want him to be affectionate, and let me pet and hold him (I’ve known cats that won’t do this).
Do you think it is likely that he will fit the breed? Have you had any experiences with cats that did not fit their breeds typical personality? I’m curious!
Yes…I am getting my kitten from a reputable breeder and waiting 12 weeks until he is fully socialized. He currently is 10 weeks old and spends all his time with his momma, brothers and sisters, and 2 humans…
They are individuals, but generally the more loving you are (esp when they are young), the happier they are to cuddle, play, or keep you company. I have never had a pedigreed cat, but I have had mostly stray ASH kittens with some amount of siamese (most strays in my area do), recently getting a non pedigreed kitten that is mostly siamese.
One was so intelligent and eager to make me happy that he would obey any command I could make him understand- which is better than any dog I have ever met, and he had impeccable ‘table’ manners.
Another is so mild mannered that he has never ever been angry, and will let me touch him anywhere- even a bath or a toothbrushing attempt will only elicit a whine and a little squirming from him. He lives to play, and everything in the world is a toy.
The other (the mostly siamese one) loves to be touched and held so much that she puts her paws on my leg to ask to be picked up, gently puts her paws on my face and kisses my nose whenever she can reach it, and likes to perch on my shoulder and lick my ear.
All three like to greet me and my husband at the door when we come home and follow us around just for fun.
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Physical description
Mario – He is small/small-medium 1 year, 2 month old cat.He has tabby pattern peach fur with white fur on his stomach & neck,striped pattern tabby (lighter peach). He has medium sized ears. The colour on his eyes are copper and his eyes are circle/almond( I mostly think circle ), he doesn’t have a long nose, he has a sleek body ( Oriental like body ). He has has white fur paws.He also has a white mouth. He is adorable.
Louie – He is medium 9 year, 1 month old cat. He has an orange fur tabby pattern and white fur on his neck and stomach. He has medium sized ears with little hair at the tip. He doesn’t have a long nose, a short/short – medium nose he has. The colour of his eyes are green. he has circled eyes. He also has a cobby body ( muscular body it means ) He is adorable too!
There personalities
Mario – Playful, energetic, vocal, a little lazy, starting to follow me, likes to climb, likes tap water
Louie – Occasionally playful, sleeps alot, like’s to sleep beside the owner ( me ), follows the owner ( me ), and hates water.
They are not related and they are both short-haired.
When you are going to answer, please be descriptive and try to add physical and personality similarities. And add breeds similarities.
And I dont know their parents.( cat Parents )
They both sound like cats of no particular breed – just like over 97% of the cats on this entire planet. They’re not likely a "mix" of many breeds, either. Cats were domesticated nearly 4,000 years ago and breeds established only within the last 100 years or so – so most cats are simply "domestics". The colour of both of your cats is called Red Mackerel Tabby and White.
"Cobby" body shape does not mean "muscular". Cobby means a short, rectangular body with thick limbs. The Persian, Himalayan, Exotic Shorthair and Manx all have a cobby body shape.
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