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I did go to the closest shelter we have around here and they had 4 adult cats one looking like a black and white ragdoll mix he was a BIG boy, neutered and declawed, BUT he was very antisocial. I had my 10 yr old with me and the cat didnt want anything to do with him, Granted it is a new face and all the other factors, but I know the cat we choose will choose us as well. They did have 2 presians one was white and the other silver grey. very pretty but someone neglected them and they were matted so bad that the skin was infused to some of the mattes. the look of them didnt detour me but I would guess they would be very cautious with a 3 yr old.
 

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Rexes would fit that description, but they are active cats too. However they LOVE to snuggle and curl up with you on the couch, chair, bed, under covers. They are clowns and very smart cats.

Maine coons would also be a good one. I kinda disagree on the Persians, simply cause they are not that much of a lap cat. They are laid back. But Persians require DAILY grooming with their coats. Maines 1-2 times a week on their coats. Rexes, you groom them by hand for the most part


It also depends on how much grooming you want to do.


Neochan - the Bengal in the picture is probably a silver spotted. It might be one of the minks, but not sure. Color is not quite as contrasting as silvers should be, but it could be a paler color silver (pet).
 

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Originally Posted by kansas

They did have 2 persians one was white and the other silver grey. very pretty but someone neglected them and they were matted so bad that the skin was infused to some of the mattes. the look of them didnt detour me but I would guess they would be very cautious with a 3 yr old.
I wouldn't assume that they'd be cautious of a small child. My Persian came to live with me because my 2½yr old niece was too rough with her and she gave absolutely no adverse reaction to it! She didn't seem to mind being carried around like a ragdoll at all (we on the other hand did not think this was acceptable!). So if you are interested in a Persian I would encourage you to take a little time to get to know these two rescues. Also, did the shelter not groom them? With mats like you describe they would need to be shaved.
ETA: My Persian also came to us as a rescue in horrid condition - matted around the neck with the rest of her body shaved, declawed, badly weeping eyes. She only lived with my sister for a couple months before coming home with me.
 
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Yes they did TRY to shave them as much as they could but the poor things are so matted that the hair is in big knots mixed in the skin, the eyes are weepy and crusted as well. they were defintely neglected and pretty shy right now, I think the Persian would be a little more grooming than I would want to deal with. From what I have read about the Ragdoll they are a minamal med hair shedding cat.
 

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Neochan - The Bengal in the picture is one of the snow bengals. That cat has the characteristic higher contrast on the face and limbs

He's quite pale so it's probably a lynx snow bengal which means he'll have blue eyes since the reason the cat isn't the standard brown colour is because he's got the siamese style pointing gene.
 

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Its not just a silver (light shade) of color? Looked a bit off that's why I was not sure.

On another Bengal color note - was a silver Bengal at the show that was the charcoal silver - I didn't like it - looks like a cross of a smoke and a silver mixed together. And IMO would not do well against a true silver (like Nial's silvers)
 

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No I don't think it's a silver.

You can see how the tail and the legs have black spots while the body is a much paler and there's also a bit of reddish fur around the face which sometimes shows in the snow bengals.

That cat would be from low rufous snows though, since there's not a lot of colour coming through.

Here's a snow marble bengal bred by Nikita's breeder, you can see it's pretty much the same colour



Can see it's definately a snow bengal lynx with the blue eyes:
 

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I've not seen any charcoal silvers up close, I do like some of the charcoal brown cats, they often have really contrasty markings and good white 'glasses' around the eyes that give them a very wild expression in the face.

I do prefer photos of normal silvers to the charcoal ones. Then again I do like the all black bengals as well. I think it'd be interesting to have one from good lines. I.e a sleek black cat with the bengal body type, whisker pads, head etc.

As for the snow vs. silver. If Niall comes along and tells me I'm wrong I'm quite happy to accept that
I'm just going on what I've seen and what the cat in the original photo looks like to me. The big tell tale to me is the contrast difference in the spots, i.e you can see the pointing pattern there with much darker spots and higher contrast on the tail, feet and face of the cat.
 

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I think that's why I was unsure - the color was "off". Let me see if I can find a charcoal silver picture.

Ok - go to the silver pictures - just above the "Blue Bengal" section is a picture of a charcoal silver - this was the shade of the one I saw - the one at the show was a bit darker in spots (face, body, legs). Like I said - it reminded me of a smoke and a silver mix.

http://www.kingsmarkfarms.com/bengals/kingpattern.htm
 

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My search showed that MaineCoon (J.C.) and Manx (Joey)are my pets of choice

I was going to recommend an MC as fitting the bill for the OP,except that MC's don't like to be held although they love snuggling alongside!! Joey, a Manx, is primarily a 2-person cat, he sleeps with me but allows only my grandson to "truck" him around.
 

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Thanks for the link GK, I do find the face markings of the charcoal attractive, it is very contrasty but I still don't know how I feel about them really. I think I'd need to see a cat in person to really know. I'm not immediately sold on them though.
 

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I think most people have covered a lot of ground. For my part, I have two boys: a ragdoll and an exotic. I wanted a laidback, affectionate, docile and sweet cat but playful. They definetely but fulfill that! I'd say that my ragdoll is very codependant. Apparently, that's a trait of the breed. I got the exotic to keep him company (and coz i wanted a second cat
) I wouldnt say that ragdolls are low shed: they only have one coat so they shed less than other longhairs but they shed. And if you dont comb on a regular basis, they'll still get knots. Exotics are great for that: they have a super soft plushy coat. But, they have goopy eyes (flat face) which need to be clean. But i find its rather easy to do. Its also a good idea to meet kittens and see which personnality jumps at you!
 
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Yes Im definetly leaning towards the Ragdoll. I even like that it can be a bigger cat,"sturdy" my kids are lovers when it comes to animals, they are gentle and know not to be rough but they do love to cuddle with them and put there heads down to them. From all the things I have read and heard about this breed I think they will fit the bill. oh someone told me they do not hunt mice, Is this true? I cant see a cat not wanting to chase a mouse...lol
 

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I'm sure that most cats would go after a mouse, Ragdolls included. One thing to keep in mind is that ALL kittens will act like kittens - not like the personality of an adult cat. If you expect any kitten to be laid back, cuddly, etc., then think twice about getting a kitten.

An older cat will have the personality you want. For example, Brit adults are pretty laid back, quiet cats - but the kittens are normal kittens that run and play and jump and climb.
 

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Duchess, my mom's Persian, was a sweet, laid back and very intelligent girl. She was one of the smartest cats we have ever owned and just as unique in her personality.

She loved sleeping with anyone she could, let me dress her in baby clothes when I was younger, and was as graceful as her name.

She knew if we were going somewhere of if one of us was sick. She would always lay with us even if she was sick herself. She would lay in my dad's lap at the computer and put her chin on the board where the keyboard was.

Not all Persians are laid back. Maya our other Persian, talks all the time and does not like to be held that often. She also will not lay in your lap.

It just depends. You have exceptions in every breed.
 

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Originally Posted by kansas

From what I have read about the Ragdoll they are a minamal med hair shedding cat.
They do shed, I was at a Raggie breeders house for 5 minutes picking up some show curtains and I walked out covered in white fur and I didn't even pick up a cat.

I know other breeders who also say theirs shed quite a lot.

Also big shedders are the British Shorthairs, it's quite surprising how much they shed.
 
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I have come across a lady that has Siamese/Birman/Ragdoll kittens...
I am going to look up all these breeds and see what kind of temperment they would end up with...I emailed her and asked how big they get, what the dominent breed is and things like that...
 

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You mean this lady is crossing those breeds? Pleaseeeeeeeee don't buy a kitten from her. That is irresponsible breeding and more then likely backyard breeding. This type doesn't care about the cats as far as who gets them, are they spayed/neutered before leaving, health guarentee, etc.

You'd do much better if you want a mix to rescue a shelter cat rather then put money in the pocket of a backyard breeder!
 
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No Im not going to buy a kitten from her, just researching the breeds that would be best fit for my house more than anything, She did say she offers a 1 yr health gaurentee they dont leave til 12 weeks with 2 sets of shots, they are sold onlty with a spay/neuter contract and she asks that if you cant keep the cat for any reason that they return to her at no charge. She has 2 females and 1 male that she breeds
 
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