Siamese/ Oriental cats.
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Thinking about getting one for the Missus. Can anyone with expirence of them share their knowledge.
How loud is their vocalness? Annoy the flat above loud?
We'd want to let the cat outside, we hate litter trays. Small house - can't get away from it! Many sites mention them as house cats, but I'm not sure if this is because they cost a bit and it'd be saver to keep them in,, or if they just wouldn't want to up outside.
We also both work 8-6ish, would this be too much time away from them? If so, might have to consider two maybe?
Battery on phone going flat now, so that's it for now!
Cheers!
How loud is their vocalness? Annoy the flat above loud?
We'd want to let the cat outside, we hate litter trays. Small house - can't get away from it! Many sites mention them as house cats, but I'm not sure if this is because they cost a bit and it'd be saver to keep them in,, or if they just wouldn't want to up outside.
We also both work 8-6ish, would this be too much time away from them? If so, might have to consider two maybe?
Battery on phone going flat now, so that's it for now!
Cheers!
Hi, we have two. We initially went for just one but fell in love with two when we went to view them. So glad we went for two as it's lovely to see them playing together and They keep each other company when we are out.
As for the vocal thing, Charlie, our white one is very vocal, you can have funny conversations with him but it's not overly loud so I wouldn't worry about the neighbours, our other one, Flloyd, is much quieter.
When we bought we were made to agree to keeping them as house cats, we both think this is wrong and as such let them out, they always go out together and we've have no problems. Just make sure you have them chipped as they are desirable cats.
I'd have another in the blink of an eye, brilliant characters and extremely loving cats.
As for the vocal thing, Charlie, our white one is very vocal, you can have funny conversations with him but it's not overly loud so I wouldn't worry about the neighbours, our other one, Flloyd, is much quieter.
When we bought we were made to agree to keeping them as house cats, we both think this is wrong and as such let them out, they always go out together and we've have no problems. Just make sure you have them chipped as they are desirable cats.
I'd have another in the blink of an eye, brilliant characters and extremely loving cats.
Hi, we have two. We initially went for just one but fell in love with two when we went to view them. So glad we went for two as it's lovely to see them playing together and They keep each other company when we are out.
As for the vocal thing, Charlie, our white one is very vocal, you can have funny conversations with him but it's not overly loud so I wouldn't worry about the neighbours, our other one, Flloyd, is much quieter.
When we bought we were made to agree to keeping them as house cats, we both think this is wrong and as such let them out, they always go out together and we've have no problems. Just make sure you have them chipped as they are desirable cats.
I'd have another in the blink of an eye, brilliant characters and extremely loving cats.
As for the vocal thing, Charlie, our white one is very vocal, you can have funny conversations with him but it's not overly loud so I wouldn't worry about the neighbours, our other one, Flloyd, is much quieter.
When we bought we were made to agree to keeping them as house cats, we both think this is wrong and as such let them out, they always go out together and we've have no problems. Just make sure you have them chipped as they are desirable cats.
I'd have another in the blink of an eye, brilliant characters and extremely loving cats.
Thanks for the reply Andy. How about a delightful photo of the two? (I'm getting cat sad now!)
Glad to hear that they're not too loud. I'm looking for a cat with a bit of a personality. I want it to stand out and interest me! I know it's weird, I'm getting it primarily for my Girlfriend, but I thought that if was a little different that I might have a bit more time for it rather than just 'having them around'.
Ideally I need to go and see some to see how I get on with them - I might have a sight allergy, but who knows.
Glad to hear that they're not too loud. I'm looking for a cat with a bit of a personality. I want it to stand out and interest me! I know it's weird, I'm getting it primarily for my Girlfriend, but I thought that if was a little different that I might have a bit more time for it rather than just 'having them around'.
Ideally I need to go and see some to see how I get on with them - I might have a sight allergy, but who knows.
They really are great cats.
Mine isn't too vocal, although by no means quiet he's certainly not particularly noisy compared to a previous siamese which certainly was. Had a female years ago that was very noisy, before getting her neutered she sounded like a baby crying whenever she came into season - it was bloody loud! That vet bill was one of the few that i looked forward to paying, even though she remained difficult to ignore when she wanted something.
So although not always, be under no illusions they really can be, er, talkative...
As for the characters; they are pretty unique, often described as very dog like and not without reason. You ought to find that they are very playful and will fetch their favourite toy to you, expecting attention, no matter what you may be doing at the time. They are also very loyal and will form a strong attachment to their chosen human. They will try and follow you around wherever you go, given half a chance they'd be out the front door trotting down the street after you...
If possible it may well be worth getting two - at the moment mine is an only cat and has started to get a little "clingy" recently. I suspect this is on account of my working all day, leaving him home alone and reckon that he would appreciate some company - cats are not always as solitary as we are led to believe. Used to have a lodger who was around more during the day, and his behaviour has certainly changed since she moved out. So may well be looking for another myself shortly!
Not the best picture as he doesn't tend to stay still for long - he's a cinnamon tortie point, so a bit of a rare colour point.
Mine isn't too vocal, although by no means quiet he's certainly not particularly noisy compared to a previous siamese which certainly was. Had a female years ago that was very noisy, before getting her neutered she sounded like a baby crying whenever she came into season - it was bloody loud! That vet bill was one of the few that i looked forward to paying, even though she remained difficult to ignore when she wanted something.
So although not always, be under no illusions they really can be, er, talkative...
As for the characters; they are pretty unique, often described as very dog like and not without reason. You ought to find that they are very playful and will fetch their favourite toy to you, expecting attention, no matter what you may be doing at the time. They are also very loyal and will form a strong attachment to their chosen human. They will try and follow you around wherever you go, given half a chance they'd be out the front door trotting down the street after you...
If possible it may well be worth getting two - at the moment mine is an only cat and has started to get a little "clingy" recently. I suspect this is on account of my working all day, leaving him home alone and reckon that he would appreciate some company - cats are not always as solitary as we are led to believe. Used to have a lodger who was around more during the day, and his behaviour has certainly changed since she moved out. So may well be looking for another myself shortly!
Not the best picture as he doesn't tend to stay still for long - he's a cinnamon tortie point, so a bit of a rare colour point.
AndyKH said:
When we bought we were made to agree to keeping them as house cats, we both think this is wrong and as such let them out, they always go out together and we've have no problems. Just make sure you have them chipped as they are desirable cats.
Good for you. I f
king hate people who keep their cats shut in and how dare a breeder make it a condition of homing. Disgusting. A lot of the references you have seen to "house cats" may also have been American, they're particularly fond of that practice. Mind you those ignorant savages are also fans of de-clawing so I suppose I should be grateful that some only imprison them.
monkey gland said:
Good for you. I fking hate people who keep their cats shut in
It's a topic that's been done to death I'm sure king hate people who keep their cats shut in
.monkey gland said:
in and how dare a breeder make it a condition of homing.
They can make whatever conditions they like - people are entirely free not to buy from a given breeder if they don't like them.Thanks for the new replies people.
I thought that there might be some pictures in the 'cat picture thread' but I didn't really want to trawl through it to be honest!
Getting two will depend on cost. Well it will to start with anyhow. If my girlfriend feels like another then I'll have the contact with whom to get one, unless I can stump up the cash for two that is.
Is there any advantage of male over female or vice versa?
I thought that there might be some pictures in the 'cat picture thread' but I didn't really want to trawl through it to be honest!
Getting two will depend on cost. Well it will to start with anyhow. If my girlfriend feels like another then I'll have the contact with whom to get one, unless I can stump up the cash for two that is.
Is there any advantage of male over female or vice versa?
monkey gland said:
Good for you. I fking hate people who keep their cats shut in and how dare a breeder make it a condition of homing. Disgusting. A lot of the references you have seen to "house cats" may also have been American, they're particularly fond of that practice. Mind you those ignorant savages are also fans of de-clawing so I suppose I should be grateful that some only imprison them.
Now don't go waving those sweeping generalizations around the ignorant savages might take offense and, generally speaking, have always won out over Brits... (Note: there are no spelling errors in that sentence.)king hate people who keep their cats shut in and how dare a breeder make it a condition of homing. Disgusting. A lot of the references you have seen to "house cats" may also have been American, they're particularly fond of that practice. Mind you those ignorant savages are also fans of de-clawing so I suppose I should be grateful that some only imprison them.You don't even get off the front page of this forum to see sad stories of cats lost to outside hazards.
Every body is trusted to do what they think is best for their pets. Every situation varies so my answer may not suit your pet.
I would never declaw a cat as it is really de-toeing. Furniture can be re-covered, small children can learn to stay away from the cat!
My current fluff goes out only when I'm home, and never overnight, is not declawed, is neutered.
Previously I had a pair of Buff Tabbies, Chubby and Tubby, who had to be kept in. Chubby especially, since if let out he would run immediately into the street then stop to look around and plan out his adventure.
Every time!Brain the size of a walnut, some much smaller than others
Sorry for the Off-Topic tangent
Edited by ItsaTVR on Saturday 4th February 01:31
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