my furniture is fine, we have 2 scratching posts.....that's what they use.Originally Posted by Bahger
Tonks added, many thanks. What lovely felines. How is your furniture faring?
my furniture is fine, we have 2 scratching posts.....that's what they use.Originally Posted by Bahger
Tonks added, many thanks. What lovely felines. How is your furniture faring?
More invaluable advice from an expert. Thank you.Originally Posted by FamilytimeRags
Please note the Ragdoll, even though medium length, will still require some grooming, not anywhere near as much as other longhair breeds, but the armpit, bib, and britches area, can require a brushing once a week, and it can be used as bonding time, as many Ragdolls enjoy brushing. They do still shed, maybe not as much as your Persian, but shedding will still be a factor. They typically get along with most other animals, other cats and dogs, and do not like being left alone for very long. I think the length of time you are gone from home, can be a judge of what type of cat may be best for your family. I know many reputable California Ragdoll breeders I would recommend. It may be a good idea to tell the breeder what temperament you are looking for in a cat, and instead of looking for a certain color, pattern, or gender, let the breeder help in being useful in finding the perfect kittens for you.
While Ragdolls are also known for being laid back and docile, these traits show up more as they grow up, and will still act like a playful kitten with energy, not as much as possibly the amount of energy a Bengal kitten may have, but it would still be playful, and want toys to interact with you with.
Not trying to talk you out of a Ragdoll, just trying to show a bigger picture of the breed, as sometimes, the breed can be played up, (which I haven't seen done in this post), but I just like making sure one has all the information.
For more factual information on the Ragdoll breed, www.rfci.org, is a great Ragdoll specific club, with pictures and information, as well as breeders that may be closer to you. If you do choose this breed.
I would recommend looking at breed clubs for more information on some the certain breeds your family is thinking of, as well as attending a possible cat show, for the ability to meet breeders, and see the cats in person as well. It sounds like you will be a wonderful family, keep up the research, and best of luck.
Very much a cutie, thank you for sharing!!Originally Posted by Godiva
Bahger~ I have a Scottish Fold (unfolded ears). I'd say they are a lot more laid back than Burmese. They use British Shorthairs in the breeding program, so you get a lot of that couch potato personality. They also have a very thick coat that sheds a lot (also thanks to the BSHs).
I have found Scottish Folds to be more one-person cats. I think their temperament varies a lot more than the Burmese.
Which reminds me... one thing I like about the Burmese is that they have been able to breed consistently to a specific personality type because the physical conformation is relatively easy to breed for compared to some of the others.
But they sure are cute... look at this cutie I spotted at a show!!
I don't think an Oci would be a good fit either, my boy is super active and very naughty, traits I adore but I don't think a Persian would like.Originally Posted by HopeHacker
From what your describing, I don't think a Bengal would be good for your family, just because of their talkativeness and their activity level.
i second finding more info about the breed you choose. i think it was on this site that someone wanted to get rid of their bengal because it meowed too much.Originally Posted by urbantigers
Tbh, all the breeds you mention are fairly active, high energy breeds and I'm not sure they'd go well with an elderly persian (although having 2 would hopefully help as they'd have each other to play with) or with a home owner who doesn't want any furtniture scratching or night time howling!Maybe a more placid breed such as an exotic or british shorthair would be more suitable? In any instance, if you've not been around foreign style breeds before I'd recommend spending some time with breeders and doing a lot of research first otherwise you could be in for a bit of a shock!
re Abys - I have a somali (long haired Aby) and he's very active, especially at night! Abys are, generally, lively and inquisitive.
Okay, impressed by your advocacy I'm headed over the CFA results page for Tonk breeders in CA...Originally Posted by CatsAreBetter
Hmm, based on my crew.. and their interactions.. I'd say the Tonk is the most suited (if you were taking one from "my" crew). I mean, I can't say how they are in general, since I only have the one, but all the research I did before hand is they're very intelligent (and I've seen this one demonstrate that he is extremely intelligent).. and he's very gentle with the other cats. They're supposed to be, overall, very good with families, and in theory, they get the best/most desireable traits from the Burmese and Siamese. He's definitely active, but at play time he's *not* the one leaping and landing on my domestic.. He's very careful not to land on anyone.. he's also not the the one flipping himself off the walls and making 6 foot leaps..
I dunno... I adore all of mine, and I swear by the breeds, but honestly, I'm sure there are another eight breeds out there that I'd adore too.. and the powers that be help me cause... um.. if I discover them.. I've already got my limit on kitties, lol!!!
Good luck and let us know if you have any specific questions. The CFA and TICA websites seem to have pretty good breed descriptions, and thus far, I've found that the cats do fit those descriptions pretty well, with of course, individual traits as well. I'm not sure what everyone else's experience is with that.