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Hey /an/,

What is the best mild-tempered, affectionate, indoor house-cat? I'm thinking of a pixie-bob, but am open to suggestions.
>> Anonymous
Ragdoll. They are the absolute epitome of mild and affectionate. They are like the hippies of the domestic cat world, you can do almost anything to them and they'll just be all "dude... that's cool."
>> Anonymous
Bobs are either very doglike and mellow, or very uppity. Like other pets, they're prone to being badly bred, so meet the parents before you buy. Other than that, I encourage your original thought, pixie-bobs are very fun companions. (In b4 "wild animals aren't pets") Large breeds like Maine coones are great too.

Or just go to the pound for a few of days in a week and visit the cats, you will be able to find out which ones are mellow and which ones have constant moodswings by the end of the third day.
>> Anonymous
>>229978
>>229975
OP here,

I've owned dogs my entire life, but am looking into a cat for my apartment. What do you mean exactly, when you say that "bobs are very doglike and mellow, or very uppity"?

I like the look of the pixie-bob a lot more than the Ragdolls, but if Ragdolls have the more-suited personality then i will certainly have to make a decision.
>> Anonymous
>>229993

Pet bobcats are often called "the dogs of cats," and most pixies inherit these traits. They love to cuddle and play, and can enjoy games like fetch or chasing. Of course they will still be very cat-like and independent, but their way of thinking seems to be slightly different than the typical cat.

But, there are some very badly bred bobs that end up being nervous and chaotic, the type of cat that grabs the back of your leg with his claws and then hides from you like you're gonna beat him. They may have issues like obsessive compulsive disorder... these ones are just mental cases in general and ruin the "breed."
>> Anonymous
230004 again..

I looked up the wiki ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixie-Bob ), it pretty much says all I've said already, except it really stresses that pixies are only "mythologically" bobcat - but spend part of your life with a bobcat and some pixies and then try to argue that they don't seem like real bobcats.

Once again, they are really really fun.
>> Anonymous
>>230004

Not OP, but just wondering:

Wiki says that Pixie-bobs like to follow the owner around the house - is this true for Ragdolls as well?
>> Anonymous
>>230007

I've owned a number of Maine coons and can safely say they are the absolute best breed of cat you can conceivably own.
>> Anonymous
>>230023

I don't know - I think Ragdolls sound perfect for OP.
>> cant touch this !AB5fTSvpY6
id say manx.they are also known as dog cats,they play fetch,are loving,and love fuss.one of mine head butts me when she wants attention and im ignoring her lol.my devon rex on the other hand is loving- but mental.
>> Anonymous
OP here:

So pretty much, I am looking for a cat that is pro-actively affectionate, but can also handle being alone in the appt for 8 or so hours a day. Because this is an indoor cat, low-key personality is best.

Do Ragdolls fit that description? Manxs? Moggies?
>> Anonymous
>>230027

I thought ragdolls were a blanket term for several breeds of cat, including maine coons. My maine coons fit the ragdoll description to the T.
>> Anonymous
>>230007

Ragdolls? It depends on the cat's personality. They're extremely affection-driven though. Personally, as far as the looks department goes, ragdolls just look like any old moggies with a much softer fur.

One warning against pixie-bobs, OP. It's not normal for cats to not have tails (ie missing a chunk of their spine), and your pixie-bob may have problems from that later on in life.
>> Anonymous
>>230058

As far as cat breeds go, Ragdolls are ... fairly limited. From what I remember, all Ragdolls can trace their heritage to either Josephine or Daddy Warbucks, the first queen and sire of the breed. It's so exclusive breeders will often refuse to give a cat as a pet without being neutered.
>> Anonymous
>>230061

Oh. My mistake.

That said, Maine Coons fit the role adequately and are beautiful and impressive-looking as well.
>> Anonymous
>>230060

>It's not normal for cats to not have tails

Bobcats seem to get along well-enough. And manxes aren't ESPECIALLY prone to issues, either, although they have some exclusive to them.
>> Anonymous
>>230007

Same as this person:

Are there any small (5-10lb), short-haired, cats are are also mild and affectionate?
>> cant touch this !AB5fTSvpY6
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manx are known for being indoor cats,that was one of the conditions when i got mine.they do love a funny 5 minutes run around,but are stocky and small.these are my 2.both about 5,yet look like young cats
>> Anonymous
Go to a fucking shelter.
Pick out a god damn cat you like.
And stop bitching.
>> Anonymous
[ ] mild-tempered, affectionate
[ ] cat

You can only choose one.
>> Anonymous
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this is my cat vengeance when he was just 11 weeks old. he is just a medium haired marmalade but he is wonderfully affectionate. he sleeps with me every night and nuzzles my face when i come home from work and before i go to bed. i also hear that scottish folds are nice.
>> Anonymous
>>230299

I've had good experiences with Burmese on this count.
>> Anonymous
Just get any damn cat. Cats tend to have their own individual personalities in my experience, so go with anything.
>> Anonymous
>>230332

Indeed. Not only that, but a cat's temperament changes as they age, and it also depends how you treat it yourself. Go to the shelter, get a nice little one.
>> Anonymous
When having a cat it's all about him/her being an independant individuality. Not a freakin' mascote!
>> Anonymous
I also find that males tend to be more affectionate that females. Does anon notice the same thing?
>> Moonbarker Osbourne
>>229972

Maine Coons and Norwegian Forest Cats have a very docile, gentle temperment
>> Anonymous
>>230394
I have also noticed that males tend to be more laid back and easygoing than females.

That said, I found my cat in an alley and took him home. He is very loving and plays fetch. It all depends on the personality of the cat.
>> Comfy-Kun !i2InmLMgFY
>>229972
I don't know about actual "Pixie-Bobs", but I have a half-bobcat and she is such a good, sweet kitty.

Be careful with tailess cats, I got mine and I'm never going to go back to cats with tails...they just feel...right...without a tail.
>> Anonymous
just don't get a bengal. my sister got one and it is annoying as hell. it is picky on food, gets into things, and never shuts up! if it was up to me, i'd drive somewhere far and drop the damn thing off.
>> No.230559 Wolfshadow
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I agree. I rescued a cat this past summer (seems like a Mau/tiger mix) and he has been the most affectionate cat I've ever met. My older cat has devoloped more affection towards me and has started behaving more (before he was going nuts because I work long hours), so bringing the rescue home was defiantly the right choice! Would do it again in a heart beat.

That being said, NEVER pick a cat because of their looks. My sister did this (she wanted an orange tabby!) and he ended up being an ass. I would suggest going to the local shelter and playing with some of the cats before picking one. Everyone has different wants for an animal, and rescues often have many purebreds waiting for a home.

A good Purebred for affection, I have seen, is an abyssinian. (pictured is my sister's 4 year old male, Cairo.) If you're still dead set on a purebred, do research on the breeders and the breed. Every breeder will tell you their cats are perfect, they want you to buy one!

My sister's aby, here, came home with a URI (upper respitory infection). He is super-small (only weighs 5.8 pounds!) and now has devoloped Asthma. He will be on steroids for the rest of his life. Also, abys can not eat soft food because it causes severe gum and teeth damage. These are the cat world's alaskan mamalute. AKA, the closest you can get to a wild cat.

Otherwise, they are super affectionate, but only bond to a small group of people. My sister's cat here pretty much needs to be in her face 24/7. If she's out of sight for too long, he starts to meow for her.

Also, this breed is shorthaired and gets cold easy. If you decide on an aby, make sure you get it a sweater or two, if it's allowed to stay cold that can help it get sick.
>> Claudius !.rJAKvns6g
I got an American Bob-tail (I think, I had to look it up before posting and it seems right spot on)11 years ago from the local SPCA for my birthday. The cat has been perfectly healthy in that entire time, and still acts like he's 6 months old. Very energetic and fun to play with.

He was 2 months old or do when I got him and I made sure to handle him alot when he was young, which caused him in later life to not mind it at all. He's very affectionate and tries talking to people with chirps and sort of half-meows all the time.

I'd recommend getting one of these.
>> Anonymous
Awwww, look at the cat.
>> Anonymous
He's really handsome!!
>> Anonymous
>>229975
I have a Ragdoll myself, they are PERFECT housecats and very smart, but they do tend to follow you around alot, and get very distressed if you close doors between you and them. Otherwise they are very affectionate cats, and pretty laidback.
>> Anonymous
A fishing cat.
>> Anonymous
ragdoll/scottish fold/persian
>> Anonymous
PIXIEBOB GET!

Do want. D:
>> Anonymous
maine coon
>> Anonymous
>>229975
I agree completly. I used to have a ragdoll. They just go completely limp in your arms. However, another breed would be the Norwegian Forest. They're bigger, and they tend to be whores in terms of seeking affection.
>> Barksalot !!bUy38Am5hmk
>>229972

How about White Turkish Angora cat?
Mine's here:
>>232384

Mild-tempered, affectionate, gentle but no pushover! Has never caused me problems. Wonderful cats.