Which breed would suit us?

Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45

What about the rexes (either cornish or devon) - both are VERY active cats. And so are the ocicats

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I can tell you from experience with a Cornish Rex that they are very active cats. Mine is always up for play time and his antics keep my husband and I very amused. I just love him. We are actually in the process of looking for another Cornish Rex as he wants to play more than my other cats. As for their fur, which is the first thing my husband fell in love with, it is like velvet to us. Very soft and wavy. My Zander is also an absolute snuggle bug as he loves to be touching one of us when not running around.

Tricia

Superb, that sounds fantastic, still want to feel one before I decide, but it sounds wonderful. I love their ears too. Radar has large ears and I love them, studying photos of cornish rex I can see a similar shape and length to his ears, just toned down a little from a purebred

I am going to a big GCCF show on the 9th of December so I am sure I will be able to see one for real, I am really excited about looking at all the cats and learning more about my favourite breeds

How about a Maine Coon? They are supposed to get on well with other cats; they're big and stong, so probably could stand up to your cat; but are gentle, as well. Their coats, though long-haired, are very easy to care for. they are non-demanding, easy-to-get-along with cats (I have a few, though only 1 may be a purebred). Best of luck!

MargeCat

A devon rex won the Supreme show at the weekend - he was lovely. I want one!

They are cute cats. Maybe it's because of their coats, but they don't look as extreme as the other rexes and the Siamese.

The breeder I bought Mosi from has a devon rex and he's crazy Are Devons and Cornish similar in temperament? I know devons are known for being totally nuts but I don't know about cornish rexes? Are they a bit calmer or equally crazy?

They are similar in temperament and they tend to retain their kitten like behavior for a very long time.

Yes devons and cornish are both nutty cats - very people oriented in both breeds. And they do act like kittens almost their entire lives. My 15 1/2 yr old cornish (who died recently) still raced around like a kitten at 12/13 yr old. Not all the time of course, but lots of times

They are very smart cats too and because there is little fur on their paws they used them like hands/fingers to open cupboards. One thing I will tell you is DO NOT LEAVE FOOD ON THE TABLE/COUNTERS. They will eat 24/7 and get fat very quickly. Need to be on scheduled meals - not free fed - even the kittens!

Do you have pictures or a link of the differences between the devon and the cornish? I was considering getting a rex at one point, but I was afraid of the grooming. Is it any more difficult than any other shorthair breed?

I may be wrong but I think the cornish and devon rexes require minimal grooming

Originally Posted by urbantigers

I may be wrong but I think the cornish and devon rexes require minimal grooming

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Sorry, I was thinking of the LaPerm, but I'd still like to know more about the rexes

I like to refer to Cornish/Devons as the "wash n wear" cats. Its very minimul grooming - mainly done by petting and a fine flea comb to get a little of the hair when it sheds. They don't shed like normal cats but do go thru a seasonal change.

As far as the differences - here's the link to CFA's breed for both:

Cornish
http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/cornish.html

Devon
http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/devon.html

Both come in a rainbow of colors - almost anything you can imagine - from pointed (like a siamese) to solid, bicolor, tabby/white, calico. Any and all colors are acceptable. They even come in chocolates

*drool* Did you say chocolates? As in 'self' chocolates??? I want a chocolate self cat (preferably oriental) sooooo bad!!! But I'm getting a bengal and my husband would KILL me if I even mentioned a third cat out loud!

I'm going to look for a pic of a chocolate cornish rex (I think I like those best) to make up for my chocolate faux pas earlier

Tiffany

Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45

As far as the differences - here's the link to CFA's breed for both:

Cornish
http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/cornish.html

Devon
http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/devon.html

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So they developed seperately, halfway across the globe, at around the same time? Thats amazing!

No the rex breeds developed in England - Cornwall (cornish) and Devonshire (devons). About 10 yrs apart - 1950 and 1960. When the 2 rexes were crossed, they had straight coated kittens - not the curls so they knew it was 2 different mutations.

However, the German rex is compatable genetically with the cornish as you can cross them and get curly cats - the german rex was used in a few early breedings with cornish but the type was heavier boned.



As far as the chocolate rexes - my friend in Kansas breeds them - Karena cattery. She's gotton chocolate calicos Chocolates are not that common in rexes. I love the color tho.

Here's a few pictures of chocolat rexes.

http://www.guestcity.com/cgi-bin/vie...ishrex&block=2


That's why we are getting a chocolate spotted ocicat

Doh! I had a bimbo moment! I thought it said New England!

That cat in the middle is YUMMY!

When are you getting your oci? Boy or girl? Any pics yet?

I vote for Siamese. Our two have converted a lot of folks who didn't like Siamese who now want one.

Siamese are usually great talkers though so they won't be a quiet cat. Fortunately we lucked out and neither of ours are talkers. Bijou talks to my hubby when he wants to be let outside, but he knows I won't let him out so he doesn't "ask" me to go out.

My friend has a ragdoll and although he is very very beautiful, he is very unfriendly to everyone except she and her daughter. He hides when anyone else is in the house. That put me off the breed since I really like a kitty that I can cuddle regardless of whose kitty it is.

Another vote for Siamese. My kitties are vocal some times. Definitely in the morning when they want there canned food. Other then that, they are pretty quiet unless they feel they have something important to say.

Why I'm crazy about Siamese is that they are so personable and friendly. My kitties follow us around, sleep with us, and insist on being pet and cuddled. I just love that in my cats!

Also when we have company, they are very nosey and wait for the door to be opened to see who it is. They also converge on people when they have a sit down. They just like being in the middle of things. Visitors get a kick out of this, except for the occasional visitor who isn't crazy about cats. Then it kind of freaks them out.

Originally Posted by siameseohio

Why I'm crazy about Siamese is that they are so personable and friendly. My kitties follow us around, sleep with us, and insist on being pet and cuddled. I just love that in my cats!

Also when we have company, they are very nosey and wait for the door to be opened to see who it is. They also converge on people when they have a sit down. They just like being in the middle of things. Visitors get a kick out of this, except for the occasional visitor who isn't crazy about cats. Then it kind of freaks them out.

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Heavens how could I have forgotten that! Bijou and Mika are so nosy! My husband was fixing some plumbing on the dishwasher and both of them had to be right there to supervise and make sure he got it right. Then, since hubby was on his hands and knees, Bijou decided that if he lay down on John's back he could look over his shoulder and see what he was doing.

Mika - well she LOVES little kids. She'll rub herself all over them and stand up on them. On Halloween night several of the kids asked to see our cats. They were more intested in the cats than the candy - awesome isn't it!

I really need to have the camera ready for these shots.

Yes, the nosiness! I love it too. They aren't Siamese, but Godiva (a Burmese) and Ziggy (a lanky-looking-oriental-maybe-background moggie) have to be in the face of every visitor. It really does freak out those people who don't like cats, but everyone else loves it! They always comment how they wish their cats were like that. I say, "They're only like that for strangers and occasional visitors." Unfortunately, they've become somewhat used to me.