Need help finding a specific breed

A blue-point siamese would have blue eyes.

There are no blue (grey) cats with blue eyes. Not as a breed. The only thing that would come close is a pointed cat (Siamese, Ragdoll, Himalayn, etc.)

There are Russian Blues - but they have green eye color, not blue. They are blue with silver tipping.

If you have a picture of this cat you found, post it and maybe that would help.

I agree with Mr. Blanch- a blue point siamese might be it...

This boy is still available!

Ok 2nd picture is a lynx point domestic shorthair cat. First picture may be a RARE brown tabby & white exotic shorthair.

There is a breeder of Persians (and probably has Exotics) that breeds some odd-eyed calicos and tabbys. So it could be she's also gotten a blue eyed tabby or calico). I'm sorry but I do not remember the cattery name of the breeder but she's got some stunning show quality cats with different eye color. The eye color has been accepted now in the breed standard, so the cats are grand champions.

Be prepared for HIGH energy and a lot of talk.

You might want to go visit - and, with a Siamese, I wonder if it would be wise to adopt both kittens if they're available - so they have some one to play with in your absence. That is a beautiful cat.

I adopted a short hair adult female, and about six weeks later adopted a boy. Looking back, the only thing I would have changed is looking for a bonded pair to adopt. The only downside, truly, is making sure you can handle the vet expenses - but that would happen with one anyway.

A lot of Siamese do enjoy talking - but not all. But good for you doing your research, and best of luck.

There is a Siamese rescue up in your area, if you'd like to meet a LOT of them.

Texas Siamese Rescue

I know they have some gorgeous cats, because I've transported some up there.

By the way, the little guy I pictured above is Flambe, a cat we're fostering for our local shelter. And yes, like many Siamese, he is definitely "doglike" in wanting to be around his "person."

Honestly, the more I think about it, unless one of you is home a lot, a bonded pair may be the way to go - unless you fall in love with a cat that prefers to go solo.

Would your girl friend possibly accept the advice of cat behaviorists at the shelter? Any kitten, but especially an energetic one, will probably be less troublesome if they have a playmate - otherwise, like a human child, if they're not distracted by a buddy, they may start playing with, ah, furnishings, toilet paper, etc., that you'd prefer not to have them play with. At least if they have each other, they'll wear each other out a little bit - otherwise, for sure he'll be looking to you for lots, and lots, of play time.

If you have time, maybe check out a book called Kittens for Dummies (your local library can probably point you in the right direction) - lots of info for the novice cat owner, and a lot of straight talk about what you can expect and how to cope. Believe me, it's totally worth it - but there will be some adapting going on, on all your parts!

A non talkative Siamese is pretty rare. They love to carry on conversations all the time - even if you don't want to participate. You might want to reconsider a Siamese. Most of the "oriental" type of cats are talkative; some more then others.

Most talkative - Siamese, Oriental SH
Medium talkative - Burmese, Tonkinese, Ocicat, Aby, Rex (Cornish or Devon)

If the color is the thing that attracts you the most, I think you should check out several catbreeds that have colorpoints in them. You know different breeds can have very different personalities, for example the siamese which is very active and vocal, the birmans are more calm and laid back etc. Here is TICA's list of breeds in case you want to check what's out there: TICA They haven't listed the colors to the breed descriptions, but from what I know, atleast the following breeds can be found in colorpoints: Persian/Himalayan, Ragdoll, Birman, Bengal, British Short- and Longhair, Burmese, American Curl, Scottish Fold, Sphynx, Snowshoe, Thai, Tonkinese, Balinese, all of the Rexes and Neva Masquerade.

*edit* Oops, seems like Neva Masquerade isn't recognized breed there yet..But basically it's Siberian in colorpoint (like 'Himalayan' is just a colorpoint Persian). (I'm most familiar with Fifé breeds..).

Tonks are a nice choice, but Tonks have aqua eye color - not blue

If you are going with long hair, why not a Ragdoll? I have a wonderful place here in Texas where I adopted my purebred reagdolls - both with blue blue eyes and amazing puurrrsonalities... It is a purebred rescue place I can refer you to - heck, I can even go there with you! The kitties are amazing, and the lady is amazing as well... They shed less than other long hair breeds, and their coats don't matt...
Just a thought

Here is one of their purebred Ragdolls - you can't see the blue eyes, but you can bet he has!

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/16858687

Talkiing, cackling, constant conversation. I have a Lilac Colorpoint Siamese. I absolutely love her. She's bright, very loving but extremely high energy and never stops talking. It's not loud neighbot irritating noise but when I'm on the phone I always get asked what's she's talking about in the background.

Watch this.

http://animal.discovery.com/videos/c...shorthair.html

"The Colorpoint Shorthair is one of the most vocal cats out there. Intelligent, playful and needy ... these cats will keep you busy!"

You hit my breeds. I have a Ragdoll and a Colorpoint Siamese.

A Ragdoll might be for you. Gorgeous Blue Eyes. Very laid back. Long haired but no undercoat. My purebread Raggie Fay doesn't shed in Florida.

Ragdolls
http://animal.discovery.com/videos/c...1-ragdoll.html

You want blue eyes
FAY THE RAGGIE




MIA THE COLORPOINT

Dump her, fast

Mikev078 - I adopted 2 cats from this shelter within the past 3 weeks, and they have been wonderful! Not sure if it's too far from you (we drove 10 hours return to get them each trip, and I heard someone drop 13 hours ONE WAY to get a cat from them too!) - they are a couple of Balinese cats now!

http://www.purebredcatrescue.org/available-for-adoption

Check out DESIREE - Her chocolate and white silky coat is just starting the grow out and she has vivid blue eyes.

Wednesday is another Balinese - He has a silky-soft, easy coat in chocolate and caramel and of course the striking blue eyes!

They also have a ragdoll - Hugo - . He has a full, medium-care coat in gray and white and bright blue eyes.

You can always email them and ask which cat may fit your needs (e.g. one cat household). We adopted our first cat from them, and then 2 weeks later we wanted a companion cat as the first cat was a bit lonely - there was a ragdoll I really wanted but she said she may not be a good match for him, so she helped me find another one (not listed yet as she just got into the shelter) who may be a better match for him. So they are definitely willing to find a good home for the kitties!

Good luck!

Awww. Bennie is such a sweatheart in the video.

I would sit gf down and ask what happens when we are expecting a kid? I have feeling it will be forced out of there in no time if she just barely wants it now. If you have any doubts about this being a lifetime(20 years could very well be possible) then don't go into it

I should add... I didn't grow up with pets, my husband did, so he's the one who really wants to have cats... I was indifferent about it (don't hate them, but don't feel the need to have any either).

Anyway, husband said he'd regret not ever having a cat again, so I decide to give it a try - but I get to pick the cats

The two cats we picked are young adult (1.5 years, and the other is around 2-3 years old), and I am kinda glad we pick them over kittens, even though I think kittens are very cute. At least with these two cats I know what their personalities are kinda like (with kittens it's less certain), so I chose to go with easy-going, laid back cats on purpose, and don't require high maintenance (although one of them has long hair, but she loves being brushed so it makes grooming a lot easier!). I think if we'd chosen kittens they may have been too high energy (maybe destructive too?) for me, and I wouldn't like them as much.

So now I'd been a kitty mummy for 3 weeks, and they had won me over! I definitely think their personalities have a lot to do with it. I pick the cats that'd fit into our household (playful, like people but not too clingy). I couldn't have asked for better first cats!

Perhaps you can involve your gf in the selection process, so once you have the cat, she'd be more likely to warm up to it? My husband would've been happy with ANY cats, so I'm glad that I get to choose and he's happy with my choices

He's recovered amazingly well! You should've seen the first picture when they first got him... it was heartbreaking to see!

The kitten is adorable on the link you posted with petfinder. But I highly suggest not adopting a kitten (that they admit is very high energy) alone. Kittens, especially high energy kittens, do best adopted in pairs for your sanity. And Siamese are known for being vocal. If you have neighbors on the other side of the wall, they will hear the cat for sure.

Given that you like blue eyes, a laid back temperament, and short hair, I suggest looking more in petfinder and specific rescues in your area, there is a cat that can fit what you are looking for perfectly.