Spec me a kitten/cat

Nick1881

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Ok so not me but my friend.

He wants a nice friendly cat and would like to know which breed to go for.

Is there much difference in attitude between male and female cats.

How much does it cost to keep a cat.

He is after a house cat, any particular breed that is better to be kept indoors?

Thanks for the help.
 
I find the males to be way more fussy (we got 4 blokes and 2 ladies(altho the one female is a rescue and not very friendly, other is a farm cat and shes lovely but doesn't seem to demand attention as much))

None of them are anything special breeds, just rescue or farm cats.

Costs will be low if it only one, bag of litter is a few quid, keep the tray clean after they have used it means you can completely empty it less then you would just letting it build up, and it wont stick as much.

Food in tesco is usually 2 boxes of foil pouches for £5/6 which should last you a week easily for a single cat, tinned for may last longer but i dont like having smelly open tins in the cupboard.

Get it from a kitten, so much better when you raise them from a young age i feel
 
Get a dog. You can play with a dog. Don't get a small dog. If you can't wrestle your dog he might as well be a cat.
 
I've got a Burmese who's amazing; loads of personality, really friendly, and has some of the funniest mannerisms I've ever seen.

That said, if you're after a housecat they may not be the best; I'm not sure that mine would cope if he couldn't go outside and kill.
 
Unless your friend has allergies like myself there really is no reason to get an exotic cat, just go down to the local cat rescue he will have the choice of many that need a loving home!
 
If you want a good kitten, make sure it is well ventilated with a correct air intake/exhaust setup. This will ensure that you are able to get the maximum potential from overclocking without it overheating.

If you are interested in water cooling, I would look into a custom water block for the rear end as it can be quite messy without.

Good luck! :D
 
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2nd hand cat from a cat shelter - they might have some flash ones if you are lucky.

Much nicer to save a cat than line the pockets of an evil cat breeder.
 
Efour2 said:
2nd hand cat from a cat shelter - they might have some flash ones if you are lucky.

Much nicer to save a cat than line the pockets of an evil cat breeder.
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This is true my dad is in the market for rescuing a cat and they have a eight year old male silver spotted Bengal in one of the places I looked.
 
Our two are 6 months old.

They are bro and sis and the rescue centre wanted to keep them together if possible.

The lad is extremely docile - almost worryingly so. The girl is the fussy one.

Never had 2 cats at the same time and they can be hard work.
 
manic111 said:
I've got a Burmese who's amazing; loads of personality, really friendly, and has some of the funniest mannerisms I've ever seen.

That said, if you're after a housecat they may not be the best; I'm not sure that mine would cope if he couldn't go outside and kill.
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Burmese make perfect housecats, though they do demand a lot of attention. You need to make sure you have plenty of toys available for them.

If you start young they can be harness trained, so you can take them outside for walks.

I'm on my second Burmese now, and wouldn't have any other breed. They have great personalities, beautiful coats, and are really affectionate.

I would recommend using a good quality dry food rather than pouches/tinned. It's a lot less smelly and messy, and much better for their teeth as well. A 2.5 Kg bag (£10-£15 depending on brand) should last 6-7 weeks.
 
A ragdoll sounds good for your needs, they are friendly and good indoor cats. Their name gives an idea of their temperament you can pick them up and they don't struggle, mine sits within 1m of me at all times and loves attention.
 
i have a jack russell that will not tolerate any cats but i've always wanted one so i've made up my mind what sort of breed i wanted a long time ago. My perfect cat is a british shorthair silver tabby.

Quite chunky and large, beautiful colours and pattern, short hair so low maintenance with regards to brushing, and the breeds temperament means it can as easily be in it's own company or yours.

 
That cat is lovely.

Is there anyway to tell a breed of a cat if it isn't specified on the papers. Got my cat years ago from the CPL and curious.
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mr_x_plosion said:
Thanks for the replies.

He has had a read and think he will check out the local cat shelter place.
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Bear in mind that they will do a house visit at most cat shelters and look at things like roads etc. so it's quite possible they may reject you as a potential owner.

The best natured cats I've had normally seem to come from families, we got two of our current cats from adverts in the local supermarket. Sometimes cats in shelters can be less used to human contact whereas if they have been pulled around by a couple of kids in their early life they are used to it.
 
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