Hi,
This is my first official question for the group. It is in regards to my 2 year old British shorthair, Duncan. Ever since I first got him, he has never been a cat that enjoys being picked up. In fact, the first time he sat in my lap was just this past week. I couldn't believe it. I was just mesmerized that he actually sat in my lap for a whole 15 mins! He is so different from other cats that I have owned. I have had 2 Siamese (neutered males), an American Shorthair (neutered male) and two other cats of unknown origin..lol. The Siamese were very affectionate, always kneading my neck, sticking their little faces in my hair, etc. The American Shorthair was more sedate, a little like my Duncan...not wanting to be handled as much. My Hattie, a tuxedo cat, likes to be nuzzled and cuddled if all is quiet around. She loves it.
I don't want to present Duncan in a poor light, however. To the contrary! He is the most unique cat ever. He is almost dog-like. He chases me all over the house. Rubs up against me...loves to be rough-housed and scratched all over. Jumps up on the cupboard to see everything that I am doing. He just won't be a lap cat!!! I have heard that this is typical of the breed. He is so sweet and fuzzy...I just want to cuddle and hold him, but, he will not have any part of it. He will sit next to me, just not on me!!!
Any way I can get this to change? Or is this just the way he is? My American Shorthair that I had (years ago) never really was a lap cat either. It never changed. Duncan will not tolerate being picked up too much either.
Duncan is however totally in love with my 11 year old daughter, Alida. She rough-houses him, picks him up, man-handles him and he loves it!!! Alida can do just about anything with Duncan that she wants to. Maybe this is because Alida is Duncan's favorite? He is wonderful with the kids and the dogs. Big, brave, courageous and just a total blast. He is playful as any cat I have ever seen.
I guess my only complaint? is that he isn't a lap cat and all I want to do is cuddle!!! lol! He might just be a lap cat for my daughter and that is that.
Any ideas from my fellow cat-lovers?
Cindy W.
This is my first official question for the group. It is in regards to my 2 year old British shorthair, Duncan. Ever since I first got him, he has never been a cat that enjoys being picked up. In fact, the first time he sat in my lap was just this past week. I couldn't believe it. I was just mesmerized that he actually sat in my lap for a whole 15 mins! He is so different from other cats that I have owned. I have had 2 Siamese (neutered males), an American Shorthair (neutered male) and two other cats of unknown origin..lol. The Siamese were very affectionate, always kneading my neck, sticking their little faces in my hair, etc. The American Shorthair was more sedate, a little like my Duncan...not wanting to be handled as much. My Hattie, a tuxedo cat, likes to be nuzzled and cuddled if all is quiet around. She loves it.
I don't want to present Duncan in a poor light, however. To the contrary! He is the most unique cat ever. He is almost dog-like. He chases me all over the house. Rubs up against me...loves to be rough-housed and scratched all over. Jumps up on the cupboard to see everything that I am doing. He just won't be a lap cat!!! I have heard that this is typical of the breed. He is so sweet and fuzzy...I just want to cuddle and hold him, but, he will not have any part of it. He will sit next to me, just not on me!!!
Duncan is however totally in love with my 11 year old daughter, Alida. She rough-houses him, picks him up, man-handles him and he loves it!!! Alida can do just about anything with Duncan that she wants to. Maybe this is because Alida is Duncan's favorite? He is wonderful with the kids and the dogs. Big, brave, courageous and just a total blast. He is playful as any cat I have ever seen.
I guess my only complaint? is that he isn't a lap cat and all I want to do is cuddle!!! lol! He might just be a lap cat for my daughter and that is that.
Any ideas from my fellow cat-lovers?
Cindy W.