Hi all
Right now our family consists of an 11 yr old purebred Russian Blue and a 14 yr old calico rescue. We love them both and are not considering getting more additions at this time because of the stress it would cause since they are older.
But. . . . when our love bugs do pass on (which I am not looking forward to at all), I am thinking of getting an Abyssinian and another rescue but I am not very familiar with the breed except for their beautiful fur. I've read about Abyssinians but would love to hear first hand a comparison of the two personalites. . . Would I be better off getting a MALE Russian? Is an Aby too social and demanding?
What I love about my Russian Blue is that she can be a lap cat, but also doesn't mind when we leave her alone (she manages to entertain herself and doesn't become destructive). She is very attached to her 2 humans (she purrs when I brush her teeth or bathe her) but she does not get along with other cats or humans because she is EXTREMELY timid. The calico, on the other hand, is very social -- gets along great with other cats and perfect strangers but not as bonded to her humans. I would like a kitty who had a little of both, sociability as well as love bug.
Thanks!
Right now our family consists of an 11 yr old purebred Russian Blue and a 14 yr old calico rescue. We love them both and are not considering getting more additions at this time because of the stress it would cause since they are older.
But. . . . when our love bugs do pass on (which I am not looking forward to at all), I am thinking of getting an Abyssinian and another rescue but I am not very familiar with the breed except for their beautiful fur. I've read about Abyssinians but would love to hear first hand a comparison of the two personalites. . . Would I be better off getting a MALE Russian? Is an Aby too social and demanding?
What I love about my Russian Blue is that she can be a lap cat, but also doesn't mind when we leave her alone (she manages to entertain herself and doesn't become destructive). She is very attached to her 2 humans (she purrs when I brush her teeth or bathe her) but she does not get along with other cats or humans because she is EXTREMELY timid. The calico, on the other hand, is very social -- gets along great with other cats and perfect strangers but not as bonded to her humans. I would like a kitty who had a little of both, sociability as well as love bug.
Thanks!