Best Kitty Breed?

[Tuckersmom]

We are looking into getting my kids a cat. I had a Himalayan and Persian growing up, as well as a cat my mom got off a farm that was WILD. I don't really think the Himalayan or Persian would be a good fit for my kids who would want to play with it.

What is a breed that is mellow and wouldn't mind putting on a dress??

[Evansville_Wagnbrag]

Well, I can't say I've ever known a specific breed to be laid back enough to have dresses put on it...although as a child I would dress my kittens in doll clothes and push them around in a baby buggy. Personally, I think the best cats are the ones that aren't a specific "breed"; as long as it starts purring the minute you pick it up and it loves on you, that is the cat you want. There are alot of kittens right now at the Vanderburgh Humane Society and they will help you find a good kitten for your home. Good luck to you!!!!

[Evansville_Wagnbrag]

Sorry! I just realized we don't even live in the same state.....any Humane Society would be happy to help, or check your classifieds section in your local paper or here on the site- people are always giving away free kittens

[Tuckersmom]

Cats are just so hit and miss. I heard that Scottish folds are pretty laid back, but I can't find a breeder around me to save my soul, and the one I found a few hours away wanted 800 bucks. For a CAT!
A horse maybe... but a cat??? To ignore me? ha!

[Juju]

I don't think breed matters so much. Here's some things I've learned over the years that have helped me choose a purrfect kitty companion:

-. If you want a kitten or cat who will snuggle and interact with you, ignore the color and breed... look for the one that follows people around. Ask if you could hold the one that seeks out human interaction.

- When you hold him/her note whether or not they look up at your face or snuggle in as if looking for security. The best cats I've ever had the pleasure to have known showed that they simply liked people - with their eyes, ears, and posture. But don't expect complete trust immediately - that would be totally uncat-like! Just watch for that comfortable connection.

- A healthy kitten is energetic, playful and mischievous. If you don't want a whirlwind running through your house for the next 9 months or so, choose a grown cat and not a kitten.

- If you don't have time or inclination to rehabilitate a traumatized kitty, choose one that already trusts people - and then do everything you can to make sure you and your family keep that trust. Teach your kids to 'read' your kitty's cues - and to stop playing/chasing/cuddling when the cat has had enough.

Good luck finding your companion - keep us updated!

:)

[Cooldogdad]

The best cats are the ones that don't know there is a blood line. A plain old tabby is sometimes the sweetest cat you'll find.

[Evansville_Wagnbrag]

I agree....some of my favorite cats were just the run-of-the-mil farm cats we had running around as a child.

[buswell]

When my daughter and I went to pick a kitty out of a liter of kittens, I had my daughter sit down next to the litter and play with them all. The one that was all over her and loved to cuddle is the one she chose. Happened to be a calico and she is the best companion and mouser we ever had!! Spoiled she is, too!!:)