I've got a silkie terrier. What kitten would go well with it?

[ragazzo]

Hi all. I've got a silkie terrier and I'm interested in getting a kitten to be its mate while I'm at work. Any recommendation? Price range is $300-$1000. Thanks!

 

[Anubis]

you can get a kitten at the humane society for like 20$

 

[BlueWeasel]

Originally posted by: ragazzo
Price range is $300-$1000.

That's alot for a cat. I second getting one from the local society.

 

[ragazzo]

$300-$1000 is just an allowance for you purebred fanatics

 

[freebee]

Sorry to say this, but a dog is not going to mate with a cat, no matter how much you spend on it.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: freebee
Sorry to say this, but a dog is not going to mate with a cat, no matter how much you spend on it.

actually you are wrong, if you get a puppy and a kitten at the same time they dont know the diff and are fine, hell "MOST" dogs and cats are fine with each other if one of them is grown and the other is a kitten/puppy

 

[Kelemvor]

Originally posted by: Anubis
you can get a kitten at the humane society for like 20$

That's exactly what I would say. Most of the cats at the Humane Societies are great. NEVER buy a pet from a pet store because most of their pets come from puppy/kitty farms and the animals are not taken care of well and such.

The humane societies work with the animals to make sure they are adoptable before they will give them to you. We got one of our cats from there and got our dog from a Rescue place.

Both are great.

 

[TekChik]

Originally posted by: freebee
Sorry to say this, but a dog is not going to mate with a cat, no matter how much you spend on it.

hence the $1K...to CONVINCE it...i mean, wouldn't YOU do something "out of character" for a grand?

 

[loup garou]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: freebee
Sorry to say this, but a dog is not going to mate with a cat, no matter how much you spend on it.

actually you are wrong, if you get a puppy and a kitten at the same time they dont know the diff and are fine, hell "MOST" dogs and cats are fine with each other if one of them is grown and the other is a kitten/puppy

*woosh*
right over your head.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: werk

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: freebee
Sorry to say this, but a dog is not going to mate with a cat, no matter how much you spend on it.

actually you are wrong, if you get a puppy and a kitten at the same time they dont know the diff and are fine, hell "MOST" dogs and cats are fine with each other if one of them is grown and the other is a kitten/puppy

*woosh*
right over your head.

no "Mate" can mean more then 1 thing, i knew what you ment

 

[TekChik]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: werk

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: freebee
Sorry to say this, but a dog is not going to mate with a cat, no matter how much you spend on it.

actually you are wrong, if you get a puppy and a kitten at the same time they dont know the diff and are fine, hell "MOST" dogs and cats are fine with each other if one of them is grown and the other is a kitten/puppy

*woosh*
right over your head.

no "Mate" can mean more then 1 thing, i knew what you ment

that's true.

...In AUSTRALIA

 

[StageLeft]

You bought a silkie terrier and now want to drop up to $1k on a kitten? What's wrong with you? You can buy a mutt cat for about $30, or grab one from the humane society. I would recommend dropping off that "dog" while you're there

Or, get a large male cat and don't declaw it.

A good dog can get on well with a cat, but in my limited experience those little yappy dogs don't get on well with freaking anything, so goodluck putting a cat into the mix.

 

[Linflas]

We have a cocker and a black lab that get along just fine with 10 cats. You just have to manage the introduction carefully and keep a close eye on things until you are sure they will get along. I too suggest you consider getting a kitten from the pound or local rescue agency rather than purchasing one.

 

[ragazzo]

haha. you guys crack me up

i was thinking about a norwegian forest cat? hmm

 

[flxnimprtmscl]

What kitten would go well with it? You make it sound like it's a new dress and now you need to know what purse to get... It's a dog, it's not meant to be acessorised. Get a kitten you like.

 

[ragazzo]

i'm talking about compatibility. i don't want the silkie to bite the kitten to bits or the kitten to scratch the silkie to juliennes

 

[Linflas]

Originally posted by: ragazzo
haha. you guys crack me up

i was thinking about a norwegian forest cat? hmm

This big goofy Maine my excellent compatriot just appeared at our front door one morning when he was a kitten.

 

[Aves]

If I were going to drop that kind of $ on a cat I'd brobably get a Bengal but since I'm to cheap/broke for that I got this instead for $75.

 

[Anubis]

if i was gonna drop that kinda money on a Cat id get an Ocicat

Here

better link

"Ocicats have been described as "almost dog-like in their devotion to humans" and "very eager to please the people they own." Breeders also report that ocicats are voice sensitive. They don't like being scolded. If reprimanded, they stop what they're doing, and don't repeat the unwanted behavior, at least not right away. Ocicats are also praised for their extreme intelligence and sociability. "They want to be wherever you are. They'll follow you anywhere and everywhere. If you want to take a shower, you'd best make sure you shut the door, or you might have a cat in the shower with you."

 

[GoodRevrnd]

Originally posted by: aves2k
If I were going to drop that kind of $ on a cat I'd brobably get a Bengal but since I'm to cheap/broke for that I got this instead for $75.

WTH did it cost $75? Fully immunized and neutered I hope.

BTW, to the OP if you got a MainCoon or NW Forest Kitty it'll probably get so big the terrier wouldnt' be able to do anything anyway.

 

[Aves]

Originally posted by: GoodRevrnd

Originally posted by: aves2k
If I were going to drop that kind of $ on a cat I'd brobably get a Bengal but since I'm to cheap/broke for that I got this instead for $75.

WTH did it cost $75? Fully immunized and neutered I hope.

Yep.

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: Anubis
if i was gonna drop that kinda money on a Cat id get an Ocicat

Here

better link

"Ocicats have been described as "almost dog-like in their devotion to humans" and "very eager to please the people they own." Breeders also report that ocicats are voice sensitive. They don't like being scolded. If reprimanded, they stop what they're doing, and don't repeat the unwanted behavior, at least not right away. Ocicats are also praised for their extreme intelligence and sociability. "They want to be wherever you are. They'll follow you anywhere and everywhere. If you want to take a shower, you'd best make sure you shut the door, or you might have a cat in the shower with you."

Man, I want one of them!

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: Skoorb

Originally posted by: Anubis
if i was gonna drop that kinda money on a Cat id get an Ocicat

Here

better link

"Ocicats have been described as "almost dog-like in their devotion to humans" and "very eager to please the people they own." Breeders also report that ocicats are voice sensitive. They don't like being scolded. If reprimanded, they stop what they're doing, and don't repeat the unwanted behavior, at least not right away. Ocicats are also praised for their extreme intelligence and sociability. "They want to be wherever you are. They'll follow you anywhere and everywhere. If you want to take a shower, you'd best make sure you shut the door, or you might have a cat in the shower with you."

Man, I want one of them!

yea when i have my own place and actually have money ill have one

 

[Ilmater]

Get any cat that is small enough for the dog to rip to shreds.

BTW, I hate cats and I'm a bad person to answer this question.

I'll leave now.

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: Ilmater
Get any cat that is small enough for the dog to rip to shreds.

BTW, I hate cats and I'm a bad person to answer this question.

I'll leave now.

With that silkie he'll need to find a cat that isn't big enough to own the dog.