Posted - 2010.08.29 04:33:00 - [2]

 

Get this one, his name is "Powder" but clearly not because he does coke

Posted - 2010.08.29 05:37:00 - [4]

 

Edited by: Umega on 29/08/2010 05:42:33
Having about 2000+ volunteer hours with shelters n rescues.. maybe I can help.

Each cat certainly has their own, growing personality.. but breeds do certainly seem to have a norm guideline they tend to 'lean' on.

Orange tabs - bout 95% are male. Chill cats.. can be playful without being fierce. Not really aggressive, at all towards anything. More playful than hurtful, even with bugs and prey. I give'em 9 outta 10 paws.

Siamese - All different types of siamese, all of them general very talkative and hilarious. Especially ones closer to pure-breed, as they have the shimmering blue Cross-eyes. I have a flame-point siamese, makes all types of funny, strange, amusing noises and talks back if spoken to. Territorial.. aggressively playful. Bit more of a handful than the orange tabs tho, thats for sure. Cause of that, 8 outta 10.

Russian Blues - Come in short and long hair. Blue, green, yellow and the very cool lookin' orange eyes. Much like the Orange tabs, with a chill.. laid back approach. Gentle giants. They get pretty tall on average compared to other breeds. Don't comb them, ruins the blue'ish silvery hue to the coat. Very cuddly bunch, they don't mind relaxing in your lap and next to you as you sleep.. nor being alone a top a bookcase taking a nap, or surveying the scene. 8 outta 10.

Maine Coon - I compare them to something inbetween russian and orange tab in their demeanor, with a twist. Very independant breed of cat. Will follow you around, but only to let you think your the boss.. no, they are da Boss. From my experince, quite a few Maine Coons I've come across have a Weird fixation with water. Might learn and proceed to flush your toilet quite often to watch the water. Playtime held in bath tubs and sinks. Entertaining bunch, when they are in the mood.. and if they aren't, they don't give a **** if you care or not. 9 outta 10.

Calico - 95% female. I don't like calicos. Mean ****ers that hate me and go for my throat like tuna. 1 outta 10.

Sphinx - Weird looking. No hair to clean up, but got to bathe them to keep them clean and lower risk of infections. Expect torn up hands.. or just use baby wipes. Freak friends out. Very cool personalities tho. Ex had two.. very playful. One would play fetch on a regular basis. Talkative but not overly. 8 outta 10.

Torties - 95% female. A lot like Russian Blues, but tend to be more talkative. Can have crazy cool, unique color schemes going on. I think the Smoke Torties are bad ass looking, if you can find one.. good luck. Like Russians.. 8 outta 10.

Himalyians - If you want a regal cat, ta-da. Long hair tho, really long and takes a lot of care. Their personality, in my experince.. mirrors that of the Maine Coons mostly. But each one seems to have a personality extreme, either very talkative.. or very shy. 8 outta 10.

I don't know.. any other breed just ask. This is just an overall norm guideline for breeds. Cats really do have their own personality that could be completely different than what I said here.. maybe you'll find a lovey, chill short hair'd calico that'll let you be the boss (I ****ing doubt it). It's possible.

Don't walk into a shelter or rescue and go by looks alone.. spend time with the cat, give the cat time to open up before deciding.

Posted - 2010.08.29 06:19:00 - [6]

 

Edited by: Brujo Loco on 29/08/2010 06:27:34
Talking in a Cat thread ... lol

You know guys, when I went to Istanbul, there were these cat herds, for lack of a better word, all around Topkapi Palace, specially the gardens near the entrance. These cats were extremely nice, so docile, that they simply walked up to people, and lay themselves down in the grass with their bellies up so they could be touched. First time ever I have seen a cat do that.

Here are some PICS.


My experiences with cats in latinamerica has been reduced to either them seeing me and fleeing or them freezing up and stare at me to see if I was about to eat them then fleeing. Never been a cat persons, but these cats were so radically diff it shocked me a bit.


You guys know what race are these cats? Even in the great bazaar they simply walked around unmolested. Lots of cultural respect for them in the streets for what I saw, might be wrong, but thats what I saw in my brief stay there. That or cats in latinamerica are just treated as vermin and I'm the biased one to see people not molesting them.

If I ever decide to have a pet it would be cats like these, specially the all black one with white paws.

Posted - 2010.08.29 06:35:00 - [8]

 

Edited by: Akita T on 29/08/2010 06:38:34
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What, no "all praise the Scottish Fold"s yet ?
Linkage

"Scottish Folds, whether with folded ears or with normal ears, are typically good-natured and placid and adjust to other animals within a household extremely well. They tend to become very attached to their human caregivers and are by nature quite affectionate. Folds receive high marks for playfulness, affection, and grooming, and are often intelligent, loyal, softspoken, and adaptable to home situations and people.
Folds are also known for sleeping on their backs and for sitting with their legs stretched out and their paws on their belly.
Scottish Folds typically have soft voices and display a complex repertoire of meows and purrs not found in better-known breeds."

Originally by: Marlona Sky

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Never owned a cat so I don't know what you mean by the word spray. That mean they **** on you?

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Not on you. On furniture, walls, etc. Territorial marking. Linkage

Posted - 2010.08.29 08:25:00 - [10]

 

Ok so a female and younger than 4 months. Should I go younger? Not too sure about those folded front ears though.

Posted - 2010.08.29 09:09:00 - [12]

 

Originally by: Muad' Dib

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Originally by: Akita T

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Edited by: Akita T on 29/08/2010 06:38:34
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What, no "all praise the Scottish Fold"s yet ?
Linkage

"Scottish Folds, whether with folded ears or with normal ears, are typically good-natured and placid and adjust to other animals within a household extremely well. They tend to become very attached to their human caregivers and are by nature quite affectionate. Folds receive high marks for playfulness, affection, and grooming, and are often intelligent, loyal, softspoken, and adaptable to home situations and people.
Folds are also known for sleeping on their backs and for sitting with their legs stretched out and their paws on their belly.
Scottish Folds typically have soft voices and display a complex repertoire of meows and purrs not found in better-known breeds."

Originally by: Marlona Sky

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Never owned a cat so I don't know what you mean by the word spray. That mean they **** on you?

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Not on you. On furniture, walls, etc. Territorial marking. Linkage

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They do 'claim' you as well, by rubbing agaisnt your and impregnating their scent into your chlothes, especially with the cheek glands.

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This is starting to get creepy.

Posted - 2010.08.29 09:46:00 - [14]

 

Posted - 2010.08.29 10:39:00 - [16]

 

Originally by: Marlona Sky

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Originally by: Muad' Dib

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Originally by: Akita T

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Edited by: Akita T on 29/08/2010 06:38:34
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What, no "all praise the Scottish Fold"s yet ?
Linkage

"Scottish Folds, whether with folded ears or with normal ears, are typically good-natured and placid and adjust to other animals within a household extremely well. They tend to become very attached to their human caregivers and are by nature quite affectionate. Folds receive high marks for playfulness, affection, and grooming, and are often intelligent, loyal, softspoken, and adaptable to home situations and people.
Folds are also known for sleeping on their backs and for sitting with their legs stretched out and their paws on their belly.
Scottish Folds typically have soft voices and display a complex repertoire of meows and purrs not found in better-known breeds."

Originally by: Marlona Sky

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Never owned a cat so I don't know what you mean by the word spray. That mean they **** on you?

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Not on you. On furniture, walls, etc. Territorial marking. Linkage

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They do 'claim' you as well, by rubbing agaisnt your and impregnating their scent into your chlothes, especially with the cheek glands.

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This is starting to get creepy.

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And if you get a male cat, you better expect to get humped while the cat is giving you a really dirty look... I mean, you are his ***** so why wouldn't he?

Not kidding, I wish I was though.

Posted - 2010.08.29 11:42:00 - [18]

 

Originally by: Akita T

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Originally by: Digital Solaris

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And if you get a male cat, you better expect to get humped while the cat is giving you a really dirty look... I mean, you are his ***** so why wouldn't he?
Not kidding, I wish I was though.

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Also, let's agree not to speak of the anatomy of the male cat, it will only give you nightmares.

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Oh you mean the barbed utterly wicked looking *****? Meh... makes it more fun in my book. its not sex if shes not trying to run away.

Posted - 2010.08.29 18:59:00 - [20]

 

Posted - 2010.08.30 18:11:00 - [22]

 

Me and my pet cat Molly enjoy eating Go-cat complete. I heartily recommend it for cats and their owners.

Posted - 2010.08.30 19:25:00 - [24]

 

Well it works wonders for me. And who says I am totally human

Posted - 2010.09.04 00:11:00 - [26]

 

Edited by: Aidan Trintignant on 04/09/2010 00:35:08
Still trying to find out if mines a Russian Blue pure smoke or a British Short hair Pure smoke. I got him as a rescue two years ago and he's just amazingly cool. Fine to be by himself but anytime anyone new comes over he wants to meet em. In the two years ,hehe he's been living here, I've never once seen him hiss or get mad.
To the cat experts out there, all of his fur is white for half the length then turns black, so he appears black until he starts moving or you ruffle his fur. Its not a dual coat, each hair is half and half. Any help figuring out what he is would awesome.
To the OP either of these breeds are great friendly cats, love sleeping on the bed with ya, like meeting new people and other animals, and pretty much tend to take care of themselves.


-edit- this guy WHT is he?

Posted - 2010.09.04 03:16:00 - [28]