Today is the day I’m taking my daughter to get a kitten the thing is I’ve spoken with 3 breeders that sound abosutley wonderful one of the kittens is a cornish rex, the other a persian and a himalayan.. they are cost the same price and all sound wonderful but I can’t decide if anyone knows about breeds and their personalities which would be the friendliest and have a loving dispostion thank you we are so excited
Which Cat Breed Would Be Better For Us?
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#1 by Leslie L - February 8th, 2010 at 11:40
I agree with Kendra about this. There are hundreds of thousands of mixed breed kittens in shelters who desperately need a good home. The wonderful thing about these babies is that they’ll reflect the love you give them and repay you a thousandfold. Unless you want to breed, there’s really no reason to buy a purebred.
#2 by Janipurr - February 8th, 2010 at 14:14
Himalayans aren’t long haired Siamese–those are called Balinese. Himalayans are pointed (like a Siamese) Persians. You have chosen two very different personality types. Persian/Himalayans are very quiet, laid back, couch potato types. They are sweet, but are very lazy as adults. They also need extensive grooming. Cornish Rex are very active, even sometimes high strung. They can be good with children, and very playful even as adults, but you need to be sure to pick an outgoing, very non-fearful kitten for your daughter. They require little or no grooming, and shed very little.
If I were you, I would consider a Japanese Bobtail–friendly, social, active without being high strung, and very adaptable to new situations. Usually great with kids and other animals. Very little grooming required on the shorthairs.
A shelter kitty is always an option, but you will be rolling the dice insofar as personality goes. If you do choose this route, pick a sheletr/rescue group that will allow your doughter some interaction time with the kittens, and pick a kitten that seems the most outgoing and unafraid of your daughter and seems well socialized. Despite claims to the contrary, you are very unlikely to find a true pedigreed cat at the shelter–only 3-5% of all cats in the US are pedigreed, and less than 1% of all shelter cats are truly pedigreed. You might be able to find a nice lookalike, though.
#3 by Kendra T - February 8th, 2010 at 15:45
I would advise going to the local shelter and paying $50 instead of $500 for a cat. They often get pure breeds in there and that way you can pick out a kitty for “loving disposition” compared to all the other kitties there. The only reason to go through a breeder is if you want a show cat. Thousands of perfectly good kitties get put down every week in the shelter and being a “breed” doesn’t save them.
I personally love Siamese for their personalities and have found them at shelters even very rare color combinations like flame-point and silver. Even if you decide on Himalayan you can put your name on the list at the shelter and they will call you when they get one in
Please check it out before you buy one from a breeder, even if they sound wonderful.
#4 by Riko Rayn - February 8th, 2010 at 16:03
I don’t know much about Rex or Persies, but I know Himalayans. Himalayans are basically long haired Siamese cats. Siamese LOVE to talk. They love to be with you, play with you, talk with you.. often times they’ll pick one human in particular that they LOVE, and they’ll stick to that human forever (although, of my three Siamese, one of which is longhair, one has chosen all of us to be his humans).
Rex.. Well Rexs Ive always seen and heard of as being not very social. More like “I want to sit here in peace, don’t disturb me” kind of cats. Persians, the only thing I know about them is that they’re spoiled little things (although, this may be just the owners).
But.. if your daughter, or you, wants a cat that loves you dearly, will actually TALK to you (Siamese LOVE to just trade conversations with you, and Himalayans, being longhair Siamese, are mostly the same), I would recommend the Himalayan. But note, long hair may cause matting, and matting requires brushing or groom care.
Then again, Rex re often long and lanky, and very beautiful jumpers.. so..
#5 by BlackSea - February 8th, 2010 at 19:02
The choice between these 3 breeds depends on whether you like cats with plenty of hair or cats with almost no hair at all. The Persian and the Himalayan are long-haired cats and look like fur balls even when fully grown. They require regular grooming. The Cornish are long-limbed, sharp-featured cats with almost no hair. They need protection from the cold in the winter.
#6 by jenalady - February 8th, 2010 at 21:06
I think a pure persian would be the best, tho I love Himalayans myself the best…they are kind of laide back personalities in most Himmies, but they get that from the input of persians. Lots of grooming tho, but if you start with baths, brushing and nail clipping at a young age they dont mind it as they grow.
#7 by Flys with the Eagle - February 9th, 2010 at 03:58
The cornish rex is the most affectionate (for the long term). The persian’s and himalayan are going to be soooooo cute but remember these kittens become adults and with adult personalities. persian’s and himalayan may not be as affectionate as they age.
Rex’s are short haired, do not shed and are hypoallergenic! The other breed WILL required lots of grooming care forever….not just in the beginning. YOu have to be completely committed to the care….cats can live up to 20 years old…not often but they can!
Better yet…..there are millions of cats that need homes from the shelters! Check there before you spend hundreds on a “pure breed”. They make the better cats from ANY pure breed I’ve ever owned.
#8 by willow - February 9th, 2010 at 10:27
cornish rex are good if you allergic,persians you have to brush everyday as they will be mess,you cant leave without combing.
#9 by hurrican - February 9th, 2010 at 11:09
.They all taste good with Soy sauce and MSG… JK… but that was funny… unlike dogs; cats are more the type of animal that keep to themselves or a warm corner of the hose hidden from people unless they want to be social. Where as a dog at least you can take it for a walk, play Frisbee with or go for a jog… why anyone would want a cat other then one for my barn to keep the rats and mice population down is beyond me…. Cats are like, and dare I say it. Like women … moody until they need something then they are all sweet and cuddly, and besides if this is for your child, many times children are allergic or can develop allergies to cats, and they can cause illness that can be misdiagnosed and often overlooked. Best luck in your decision.
Ps: I am really an animal lover, and have and have had many cats, dogs, horses, chickens, goats, sheep, all types of birds and so on.. can you believe i live in New York…. ?….
#10 by answers4u, not insults - February 9th, 2010 at 17:30
Himalayans and Persians dont do well with small children, they tend to become shy around too much activity. The Cornish Rex are pretty good around just about anything. I wish you would go to the shelter and let your daughter pick out a cat or a kitten from there. Lots of times, you can find these types of cats there , maybe not 100% purebred, but who cares? This would be a perfect opportunity to teach your daughter about the plight of our homeless animals and help one of these animals in the process. These pets will come with all of their shots and will be neutered, too, so many pluses…not to mention a good lesson for your daughter!!!
#11 by Psychic Readings by phone by an experienced Psychic - February 9th, 2010 at 22:14
aww….the rex is a sleek looking short hair cat, they are nice and easy, while a persian has long hair and requires a little more attention, also persians also can develope breathing difficulties, i used to have a himalayan persian, he lived to be 14, and he never stopped purring, his name was Newton…he was a joy to have, but the damn hair!!!! i say if its for your child, go with the one that requires less care and beauty supplies….lol.