persian cats- how are they?

[evident]

I might get a cat in the near future and i've been reading that persian cats have really good temperaments as a whole. I didn't realize that different species of cats had different personalities like dogs. does anyone have one? do they like to scratch furniture and bite?

 

[ElFenix]

the average ones get along with dogs just fine but the leadership often attempts to provoke the neighboring dogs and even the great dane the next block over

 

[zerocool84]

All cats need something to dig their claws into so they can trim them. If you don't give them something to do that with, it'll likely be the furniture they do it on.

 

[cherrytwist]

Delicious.

 

[lxskllr]

Long furred cats are more difficult to care for, and I think Persians are kind of ugly, but that's personal preference. Cats have different traits from breed to breed, but friendliness seems to be more specific from cat to cat.

 

[DominionSeraph]

Two words: Domestic shorthair.
AKA the generic cat.

Because they're not inbred purebreds you run into fewer medical problems on average. Same with temperment issues.

And I prefer shorthairs because if you let your cats up where you're sitting, they WILL put their butts in your face. Guess what gets stuck in a longhair's ass hair?

Poo right up in your face? Not the most pleasant of experiences.
Shorthairs keep themselves clean.

 

[IronWing]

The one we had was a stray semi-feral. She believed in love, affection, and the extermination of all other cats. She weighed seven pounds soaking wet and would attack any cat she saw. She started her relationships with dogs by walking up and slashing their faces. In the twelve years we had her, she only backed down once. We had an ancient german shepard/husky who had had enough of her attacks. When she got up hissing in his face he bared his teeth and let out the deepest growl. She was a few inches from his fangs. The expression on her face was great...I'm going to kick your ass...ooh...those are really big teeth!...hmmm...I think I'll just to go over there now...<slink away>.


Edit: Long hair, oh yeah, think hairballs and matted fur. Cutting mats out of a shreiking chainsaw isn't much fun nor is shooting catlax down its throat. Mats are like dreadlocks on steroids.

 

[evident]

Long furred cats are more difficult to care for, and I think Persians are kind of ugly, but that's personal preference. Cats have different traits from breed to breed, but friendliness seems to be more specific from cat to cat.

this is initially what i thought too. I'm not a fan of the smushed face persians in general, but i've seen some online that are really cute. I kind of just want to pick out a "regular" american short hair type of cat from a rescue place

 

[Fritzo]

They named rugs after them for a reason.

 

[lxskllr]

this is initially what i thought too. I'm not a fan of the smushed face persians in general, but i've seen some online that are really cute. I kind of just want to pick out a "regular" american short hair type of cat from a rescue place

You should be able to get a good one from the shelter. Just spend some time with a few cats, and see which one you gravitate to, or gravitates to you. I'm probably biased against Persians do to a Pekingese dog we had growing up. That thing was a real bitch, and her sister(at an aunts house) was even worse. I associate smooshfaced animals with that dog :^D

All the cats I've had, have just been cats I found. Two short hair, and one medium hair. I have a short, and the medium now. The medium fur(a tom) is kind of a shithead, but he's also a sweetheart. He'll swat at you as you go by, and nip at you when you rub his head, but he still likes attention. The bites don't hurt; he just wants attention his way. He'll get in your lap, and all you have to do is provide a hand, and he'll do the rubbing :^D

 

[mjrpes3]

You could look into ragdoll cats:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dc4ELSfQ5w

They look like they're strung up on retalin and prozac lol

 

[keird]

Siamese













































































lulz

 

[lxskllr]

Siamese are great cats. Very affectionate with their owner, but they tend to be mouthy. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but sometimes you get tired of hearing a cat :^D

 

[keird]

'they will shred your very soul

 

[IronWing]

Siamese are great cats. Very affectionate with their owner, but they tend to be mouthy. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but sometimes you get tired of hearing a cat :^D

We have one traditional applehead siamese. He talks a lot and likes to ride around on my back. He's a very sweet kitty, friendly, and a muscle bound chunk.

 

[foghorn67]

Some have a tear duct problem, or something like that. You have to gently clean them about once a day.

 

[dawp]

we hat a Persian mix growing up and yes the fur takes constant care or it will become matted up. he didn't take shit from no one.

 

[Zebo]

All cats need to be eaten by pitbulls. It's really the only reason pitbulls are still legal. Bet you did not know that...It's called the Bullimati. You won't find in google it's super duper top secret.

 

[foghorn67]

All cats need to be eaten by pitbulls. It's really the only reason pitbulls are still legal. Bet you did not know that...It's called the Bullimati. You won't find in google it's super duper top secret.

You guys, keep quiet about it. They have people reading this, you know.

 

[Newbian]

'they will shred your very soul

And devour your hopes and dreams but then again all cats do it.

 

[brainhulk]

Spartan cats imo. It is said they are descended from Lion O himself

 

[bruceb]

Persians are nice, but can be a bit finicky at times. Not as finicky as a Siamese cat. But Persians do tend to have longer hair than regular cats. So they shed a bit and the occassional fur ball to deal with. But they are generally a very friendly, non agressive type of cat.

 

[Homerboy]

My friends have had one for about 12yrs.
Moody bitch. Beautiful cat though.