Bless your sons heart. I literally grew up in a barn with hundreds of cats. I was known for bringing all the strays I found along the roadsides home and prided myself in that I never met a feral cat I couldn't tame. No matter where momma cats hid their kittens I always found them. We called them barn cats but as hard as my mom tried to keep them out many came in the house with me. I was never without a cat in my arms. I got ringworm from playing with the darn cats when I was very little.
I don't have any experience with exotic breeds, but if you really want to go with a pure breed I think the Egyptian Mau sounds awesome! But, I would also love a Bengal cat too. Gotta love a guy that loves cats. Wish my husband did. Good luck in your search.
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