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I'm thinking about getting a kitten
What breed should I get?
>> Anonymous
Don't bother with breeds. Go to the shelter, get one there. Plenty of good cats that need homes, for way less money than you'd pay a breeder.
>> Anonymous
yes, get pound kitten. they are more loving. plus they are from street, got you're back, nigga
>> Anonymous
I alreay adopted 2 kittens from a shelter and both had to be put to sleep within 5 month becouse of a deadly virus they caught in the shelter I took them from.
I'm really not interested in going through that heartbrake again so I rather pay for one that was grown in good conditions
>> Anonymous
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If I had to choose a breed I would go for a maine coon
>> Anonymous
Maine coons are pretty sweet. I grew up with one and she was the most tolerant and loving cat ever. She put up with kids growing up and even in her old age when she was dying she wanted to interact and cuddle with us and stuff.

Aside from that, they require lots of brushing because of their extensive long hair. A brushing session once a week or more should help cut down on furballs. My cat would hock up giant furballs.
>> Anonymous
A big red tigercat
>> Anonymous
A sphinx?
>> Anonymous
Don't get a long haired cat, unless you like the feeling of hair on your face and clothes.
>> Anonymous
>>113468

Find a different shelter or private rescue. Private and breed specific rescues typically screen their animals far more throughly than a city shelter can or will. Petfinder.com is a great resource for finding rescue groups in your area (if your in the US).
>> Anonymous
either maine coon or scottish fold. those are my favorite.
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>>113462
Probably a Himalayan long hair or Persian long hair.

I got my Himalayan LH for $125 US (not pure bred, straight from breeder, potty trained and etc).

Attached pic is my cat.

Typical Himalayan LH (better quality pic): http://www.instantweb.com/f/furxxtc/kintrusion.jpg
>> Anonymous
Norwegian Forestcat FTW
>> Anonymous
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If he just were tame..... king of the hood, man :D
>> Anonymous
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Russian blues are supposedly hypoallergenic.
>> Anonymous
mutts, most definitely! to get a specific "breed", they're more than likely in-bred, and every breed has some sort of degeneration with it.
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Scottish folds and maine coons are pretty nice, for right leetness go for a bengal or a toyger.

Mine are just run of the mill moggies (pic related)
>> Anonymous
>>113529
Listen to this man, i have one and she is allmost 13 yo with us.
>> Anonymous
>>113529
I doubt it. It's a protein in feline saliva that most people are allergic to. There's currently genetic research being done to see if this protein can be removed or changed without harming the cat.

Anyway, my current cat was found by my brother at his place of work. He heard a mewing sound, but thought it was the horrible children from the elementary school nearby. When he looked down it was a kitten, so he gave her some pot pie and took her home. I've never bought a cat, all of mine have been strays that show up at my house.
My dogs, too.
>> Anonymous
>>113529
I think you are confusing one russian cat with another. It's siberian cats that are said to be hypoallergenic. And yes, some people with cat allergy cat keep siberian cats, but usually that's people with milder form of the allergy. Officially there is no study that would confirm the hypoallergenicity of any cat.
>> Anonymous
>>113548
>>113541

Not true. Allerca has developed (and scientifically tested) a hypoallergenic feline.
http://www.allerca.com/
>> Anonymous
>>113892
Well, yes, there's that. But it's not a natural breed.
>> Anonymous
>>113895

It's no more "unnatural" than any other breed. There was no genetic modification used other than good old-fashioned selective breeding. However, you are correct in that they are not technically a "breed" as would be identified by a cat fancier's organization like the CFA, TICA, etc.
>> Anonymous
>>113522
Awww, he looks like my KITTAY. Except he's apparently some kid of persian. Traditional doll-face, though.
So long as you adopt one of these that DOESNT have a fucking flat face, yes. (breathing problems with flat-faced ones, do not want.) My cat is an absolute rag-doll, and a lovable one. Pick him up anytime, any way, he likes people, not skittish towards anyone, best friend in kitty form.
Long-haired cats tend to be sweeter and more 'carry around' (ex- lots of cats I had frikken HATED to have their bellies touched- my cat is perfectly fine with this, purs if you kiss his belly). Or, Siamese. I HIGHLY reccomend a Siamese. Best cat breed of all time.
All shelter-cats I've gotten died rather soon. You could, but personally, not my forte' anymore.
>> Anonymous
>>113907
It appears to be a Scottish Fold in the OP. Also, I wouldn't recommend a Siamese, unless you like your cats extra loud.
>> Anonymous !4X8vLLNDE2
my vote is for shelter cat. try a humane society, they usually vaccinate/spay-neuter when you get them. they need homes. ><
>> Anonymous
People that buy cats based on breed are fucking wankers. At least for dog breeds there's an excuse, but if anyone want a specific cat breed it's just vanity.
>> Anonymous
>>114804

There is an "excuse" for buying a specific dog breed if you are in need of a working, herding, or hunting dog. However, if your dog is intended to be a companion, there is no reason to buy a specific breed any more than there is a reason to buy a specific breed of cat. I would never begrudge someone liking the look of a specific breed enough to purchase one. After all, I personally don't want to date a 400 pound woman or a woman with a beard. That is a personal choice based solely on looks (much like buying a specific breed of cat), and I don't feel like I have to justify it to someone who thinks they are better than me.
>> Anonymous
>>114810
ahahaha pet breeds comparable to dating preferences

what
>> Anonymous
coon cats are the nicest cats ever, pretty sure there's something genetically retarded about them that they're so nice to humans
>> Anonymous
>>114812

it's all based on looks as preference

come on... no one dates women for their "personality"
>> Anonymous
>>114816

Agreed. They're like dopey, lovable giants. If you don't mind a long-haired cat, Maine coons are guaranteed win.
>> Anonymous
Whatever you decide, go adopt one. There's millions of homeless kittens you can pick up at a local shelter.
>> Anonymous
From what I've seen, purebred cats can get expensive..
>> Anonymous
JESUS CHRIST THINGS THAT CUTE SHOULDNT BE ALLOWED TO LIVE.

EAT IT ALIVEEEE
>> Anonymous
>>113462
what about a Norwegian forest?
>> Anonymous
Norweigan forest ftw
>> Anonymous
>>114810
Choosing a dog/cat breed based on personality/temperament/maintenance level is common sense. Choosing a dog/cat breed based on solely their look is faggotry.
>> Moonbarker Osbourne
>>114810

True for the most part, same for cats, though some may seek a particular breed because they have a personal connection with that breed. For example, I grew up with a siamese cat, a himilayan cat, a german shepherd and a border collie. Doesn't have to be a purebred, though
>> Anonymous
>>113478

Yeah, though usually female maine coons are very independant and tend not to stay at home for great lengths of time. I have three Mainecoons and have in the past had up to seven Maine Coons in the house at once, and it's been true of them all. Males are gorgeously freindly and tolerant, affectionate to the ends of the earth. Females are more territorial and "personal space"-y, so cuddling is less common, but they still know where home is lol