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yorkieK9trainer · 12-09-2006, 07:46 PM

SHANATANK-

If you're looking at an Allergy/shedding issue, please look up a SIBERIAN cat.
No joke, yes it's a breed. In fact, here's a link:

http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/siberian.html

Otherwise, if you're wanting to adopt, I'd recommend looking at a cat w/ a LONGER coat w/ more top coat than anything. And just brush it as often as you would your Yorkie. The only thing they're really prone to is dandruff if not brushed often enough. But if it's the hair you're worried about then a short coat really should be out of the question for you.
I've got a friend that competes w/ Somali's and Angora's under the CFA organization and this is where I'm getting most of this from, that and first hand knowledge.
Just my two cents. I hope this helps!

By the way, I ADOPT all of my kitties-except one I did buy that's CFA registered. lol (couldn't resist)

BLowry · 12-09-2006, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Shanatink

It took me 5 years but I finally talked my husband into letting me get a cat!

Now I grew up with cats and have always loved them. I want to get a kitten for christmas as I think a kitten would be best for getting used to my dogs and vice versa. I really want to adopt a kitten too becasue I feel there are just too many cats/kittens that need homes so I need to focus on one of them. SO where do I begin looking? I always see cats at Petsmart when they do their adoptions on the weekend up I never really see many kittens. Also is there certain breeds of cats that might shed less? Or be better for people with alergies? Penny does enough shedding over here for a whole zoo of animals, lol.

I really want a persian as they are my favorite but I seriously doubt I'd find one up for adoption

It is possible to find a persian in a shelter...just like finding a yorkie in a shelter...however...Persian's shed! and....they can be dirty...I have known several people who have owned them and they won't use the litter box..don't know why but, I have heard this alot.

I have owned cats my entire life...at one point I had 6...I have NEVER heard of a non-shedding cat except the sphinx but, (sorry if anyone here owns one) they aren't very pretty...I researched ALOT before I got my cat...I have a 22 lb Maine Coon...he does shed but it's not like little hairs here and there...it's like furballs LOL,,,,that's the only way I can describe it! I have allergies too...I'm sure having him doesn't help....McKenzi is 13 yrs old now and when he's gone I probably won't be getting another cat...because of my allergies...I just can't get rid of him...I've had him since he was 10 weeks old..

Good Luck in your search Shana!

BLowry · 12-09-2006, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by flutterby

If you're worried about shedding... Get a Bengal.. They have pelts rather than regular cat fur. They come in a wide range of colors and patterns! Absolutely beautiful cats! Very doglike in personality and usually love water! Price range can be $100-1200 depending on what you want. They are hybrids of the Asian Leopard Cat (the size of a regular cat.. nothing huge). Most of the "population" consists of SBTs and not really Hybrids because they are so many generations away.

If you want something with more size and energy, go with a Savannah (African Serval/Domestic Cat hybrid). They can run in the range from $300-8000 depending on the generation you want or if they are SBTs. They LOVE water and get a long fabulously with other pets. Bengals do too but I'm very biased with Savannahs. This is a fairly new breed (you can tell by the price tag) and most aren't that far away from an African Serval.

Personally, I'm going to be buying a pure African Serval kitten soon. They get to be up to 40lbs and need outside housing as well as inside housing. Since we've moved, we have a garage and two sheds. One will be "outdoor" housing when I'm not home (they can be very destructive).

I'll try to include a few pictures.

First picture is a bengal
Second is a Savannah Adult Male
Third is a Savannah Kitten (I think between F1-F3)
Fourth is a pure African Serval

I researched this breed long and hard....I wanted one sooo bad but, I had 5 other cats and 3 dogs....In Mass there is a law you have to buy 3 generation for more...nothing under that because they are bred with a leopard...I actually spoke with a guy that had 3 of them..he told me that one was a first generation(must have gotten it illegally)..that he couldn't even go into the room where the cat was...which...why have it then...but, he did tell me that you shouldn't have any other pets if you want a Bengal...told me they are very tempermental and can be mean...so....I ended up with a Maine Coon..

flutterby · 12-09-2006, 09:02 PM

Yes.. the foundation bengals (1-3 generations away from the Leopard) are crazy! The Savannahs aren't (which is why I'm partial). I've had experience with both but would much rather have the Serval. I love exotic animals! We'll also be adding a Fennec Fox to the group!

BLowry · 12-09-2006, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by flutterby

Yes.. the foundation bengals (1-3 generations away from the Leopard) are crazy! The Savannahs aren't (which is why I'm partial). I've had experience with both but would much rather have the Serval. I love exotic animals! We'll also be adding a Fennec Fox to the group!

I also love exotic animals and I really wanted a Bengal but, after talking to that guy I was a little nervous about getting one...that's why I went with the Maine Coon...he is a brown tabby...22 lbs, has a very ferral look to him,...as a kitten he was a sweetheart but, as he is getting older he is getting grumpy... Please post a pic of the fox...I would love to see it...

O...wanted to ask you....do you need a special license to own these animals? here in mass you do...I mean the fox...not the cat..

flutterby · 12-09-2006, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BLowry

I also love exotic animals and I really wanted a Bengal but, after talking to that guy I was a little nervous about getting one...that's why I went with the Maine Coon...he is a brown tabby...22 lbs, has a very ferral look to him,...as a kitten he was a sweetheart but, as he is getting older he is getting grumpy... Please post a pic of the fox...I would love to see it...

O...wanted to ask you....do you need a special license to own these animals? here in mass you do...I mean the fox...not the cat..

Yes, you need a license to own them in PA. But I plan on going to Maryland with a friend and all that is needed down there is a rabies shot given by the vet that the USDA can verify and they're legal. That goes for most exotics in MD which is why I want to hurry and get down there.

Found a wonderful Fennec Fox breeder that is only asking $950+ shipping.. Roughly the same price as a yorkie.. They're only about 2-3lbs full grown but they love to play play play! My Diva needs a buddy because her and my bulldog can't really wrestle although she tries! I do plan on getting another yorkie (I posted a want ad in the for sale section) but I'm all about being different!!

Here are pics of a Fennec

flutterby · 12-09-2006, 09:59 PM

Sorry to hijack your thread Shana!

chachi · 12-10-2006, 04:27 AM

I had a persian and they really shed. They also have a short life span in comparison to other cats

Jenn218 · 12-10-2006, 09:21 AM

I am not much help, but congrats on getting a cat.

Years ago, we had a long hair black cat w/ the biggets eyes you have ever seen. I can't remember what she was now and I don't have any of her paperwork anymore (told you I wouldn't be much help). Anyway, she didn't shed....she was more like a long haired dog......her hair was always a shiny, silky like Yorkie hair and we might find one long strand every now and then, but that was it. She was mean though.....boy, was she mean! That was the only cat that we ever had that didn't bother our allergies!

She also liked to hunt outside....she would bring in birds, baby bunnies, etc....to show us! YUCK! But she was an inside cat. She was never matted or the dry looking hair and we never had to do anything special to keep it shiny and long and perfect looking.

We rehomed her when we got Mojo because she was huge and mean and to be honest, we didn't trust her w/ him.........I don't think it was that breed of cat (I hope I can think of it) but more of how she was rasied.......we got her when she was several years old. Let me run downstairs and then I will post a picture and maybe someone can tell what she was. When we rehomed her, the new owners got all of her stuff and her "file" - yes, we have a file for all of our animals, pretty much have too, ya know?! So, we no longer have the paperwork about her. Give me a minute and then I will post a picture!

Jenn218 · 12-10-2006, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by flutterby

Yes, you need a license to own them in PA. But I plan on going to Maryland with a friend and all that is needed down there is a rabies shot given by the vet that the USDA can verify and they're legal. That goes for most exotics in MD which is why I want to hurry and get down there.

Found a wonderful Fennec Fox breeder that is only asking $950+ shipping.. Roughly the same price as a yorkie.. They're only about 2-3lbs full grown but they love to play play play! My Diva needs a buddy because her and my bulldog can't really wrestle although she tries! I do plan on getting another yorkie (I posted a want ad in the for sale section) but I'm all about being different!!

Here are pics of a Fennec

BTW........that little fox is adorable!!! We were never big on keeping exotic pets though (not to offend anyone, just our opinion) --I think that is because we new some people that kept tigers, the actual big tigers ---they are more of a rescue, but still! - Anyway, that is adorable!!!! I never seen one.....so cute!!!!!

Jenn218 · 12-10-2006, 11:51 AM

Okay, here are the pictures I said I would post......really, Shana, this was a great cat on shedding, allergies, etc........just wish I remembered what she was -maybe someone can help.

I wish we could find another cat like this.....we have tried a few cats, but w/ my daughters allergies and mine, we couldn't have them. BUT Sassy, we never had a problem w/!!!

She was solid black - except for a "star" on her chest/neck. She didn't have much hair between each ear and eye (if that makes sense). Long sleek shiny hair - never matted or shed....every now and then, we would find a strand of hair, but that was it.

Hope the pictures come through alright!

Sassy 002.jpg Sassy 001.jpg

Sassy 003.jpg Sassy.jpg

browniesmom622 · 12-10-2006, 12:09 PM

i have 3 regular street cats & they really dont shed much as long as you brush them once in a while
PLEASE go get one from a shelter there are so many there that need homes
my one is 22 pounds we dont know her father but he must have been huge cause shes a big girl not just fat her mother was like 6 pounds

Jenn218 · 12-10-2006, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by browniesmom622

i have 3 regular street cats & they really dont shed much as long as you brush them once in a while
PLEASE go get one from a shelter there are so many there that need homes
my one is 22 pounds we dont know her father but he must have been huge cause shes a big girl not just fat her mother was like 6 pounds

Wow Lenora! That cat is HUGE!!!! She's isn't fat, just big boned!!! They are all precious!!!

Jenn218 · 12-10-2006, 12:25 PM

Oh, one thing that I remember about having Sassy, that I DIDN'T like was the CAT BOX! I can not stand a litter box! No matter what we used, and we tried everything on the market, I could smell the litter box.......even if we kept it cleaned out and moved it to another floor!

You might want to think about that and then it being where the dogs can get to it. - You know, they say dogs like the little snacks in there! YUCK!!!!

I wonder how easy it is to potty train on the toilet??? HA!

browniesmom622 · 12-10-2006, 12:53 PM

i heard that its not the hard to toliet train them inever tryed it

12-09-2006, 07:46 PM	#16
yorkieK9trainer YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North eastern Illinois Suburbs Posts: 1,669	SHANATANK- If you're looking at an Allergy/shedding issue, please look up a SIBERIAN cat. No joke, yes it's a breed. In fact, here's a link: http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/siberian.html Otherwise, if you're wanting to adopt, I'd recommend looking at a cat w/ a LONGER coat w/ more top coat than anything. And just brush it as often as you would your Yorkie. The only thing they're really prone to is dandruff if not brushed often enough. But if it's the hair you're worried about then a short coat really should be out of the question for you. I've got a friend that competes w/ Somali's and Angora's under the CFA organization and this is where I'm getting most of this from, that and first hand knowledge. Just my two cents. I hope this helps! By the way, I ADOPT all of my kitties-except one I did buy that's CFA registered. lol (couldn't resist) __________________ "Big things come in small packages" http://www.myspace.com/yorkiek9trainer

12-10-2006, 04:27 AM	#23
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I had a persian and they really shed. They also have a short life span in comparison to other cats __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

12-10-2006, 09:21 AM	#24
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	I am not much help, but congrats on getting a cat. Years ago, we had a long hair black cat w/ the biggets eyes you have ever seen. I can't remember what she was now and I don't have any of her paperwork anymore (told you I wouldn't be much help). Anyway, she didn't shed....she was more like a long haired dog......her hair was always a shiny, silky like Yorkie hair and we might find one long strand every now and then, but that was it. She was mean though.....boy, was she mean! That was the only cat that we ever had that didn't bother our allergies! She also liked to hunt outside....she would bring in birds, baby bunnies, etc....to show us! YUCK! But she was an inside cat. She was never matted or the dry looking hair and we never had to do anything special to keep it shiny and long and perfect looking. We rehomed her when we got Mojo because she was huge and mean and to be honest, we didn't trust her w/ him.........I don't think it was that breed of cat (I hope I can think of it) but more of how she was rasied.......we got her when she was several years old. Let me run downstairs and then I will post a picture and maybe someone can tell what she was. When we rehomed her, the new owners got all of her stuff and her "file" - yes, we have a file for all of our animals, pretty much have too, ya know?! So, we no longer have the paperwork about her. Give me a minute and then I will post a picture! __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts!

12-10-2006, 11:51 AM	#26
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	Here are my pictures Okay, here are the pictures I said I would post......really, Shana, this was a great cat on shedding, allergies, etc........just wish I remembered what she was -maybe someone can help. I wish we could find another cat like this.....we have tried a few cats, but w/ my daughters allergies and mine, we couldn't have them. BUT Sassy, we never had a problem w/!!! She was solid black - except for a "star" on her chest/neck. She didn't have much hair between each ear and eye (if that makes sense). Long sleek shiny hair - never matted or shed....every now and then, we would find a strand of hair, but that was it. Hope the pictures come through alright! Sassy 002.jpg Sassy 001.jpg Sassy 003.jpg Sassy.jpg __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts!

12-10-2006, 12:25 PM	#29
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	Oh, one thing that I remember about having Sassy, that I DIDN'T like was the CAT BOX! I can not stand a litter box! No matter what we used, and we tried everything on the market, I could smell the litter box.......even if we kept it cleaned out and moved it to another floor! You might want to think about that and then it being where the dogs can get to it. - You know, they say dogs like the little snacks in there! YUCK!!!! I wonder how easy it is to potty train on the toilet??? HA! __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts!

12-09-2006, 09:02 PM	#19
flutterby YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 402	Yes.. the foundation bengals (1-3 generations away from the Leopard) are crazy! The Savannahs aren't (which is why I'm partial). I've had experience with both but would much rather have the Serval. I love exotic animals! We'll also be adding a Fennec Fox to the group!

12-09-2006, 09:59 PM	#22
flutterby YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 402	Sorry to hijack your thread Shana!

12-10-2006, 12:53 PM	#30
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