Which Breed of Cat is the most Mellow?

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Roger

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Rather not have one that will tear the place apart, or hide under the couch all day. Any suggestions? I am not adverse to long haired cats btw.
 
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Most cats will fit those criterion. My advice, go to the pound, and pick up a cat that seems social and friendly. You'll find out if the guy will tear up stuff (odds are no) an d if so, you can take him back and get another.
 
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Originally posted by: So
Most cats will fit those criterion. My advice, go to the pound, and pick up a cat that seems social and friendly. You'll find out if the guy will tear up stuff (odds are no) an d if so, you can take him back and get another.
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thanks..

does declawing a cat make it more mellow? Or neutering?
 
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Lifer
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Originally posted by: Roger
Originally posted by: So
Most cats will fit those criterion. My advice, go to the pound, and pick up a cat that seems social and friendly. You'll find out if the guy will tear up stuff (odds are no) an d if so, you can take him back and get another.
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thanks..

does declawing a cat make it more mellow? Or neutering?
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Declawing is usually unnecessary (some call it cruel), and should have no effect on the cat's disposition. Neutering/spaying, however, is a good idea with any animal that you don't specifically want to breed.
 
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Ragdolls are about as mellow as you can get without drugs.

And please dont declaw.
 
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Neutering is instant mellowness. Be sure it's done at a sufficiently young age.
 
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Shadowknight

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Just get a set of cat nail clippers from Wal-mart and trim their claws every 2-4 weeks. They'll do less damage, and when playing with them they won't cut you with their claws.
 
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alkemyst

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Originally posted by: Roger
Originally posted by: So
Most cats will fit those criterion. My advice, go to the pound, and pick up a cat that seems social and friendly. You'll find out if the guy will tear up stuff (odds are no) an d if so, you can take him back and get another.
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thanks..

does declawing a cat make it more mellow? Or neutering?
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not always.

Keep the cat indoors, declawing is fine for cats. I am a zoology major, have worked with a veternarian several years, plus have owned 7 total cats (3 current), and assisted with the 5 or so my parents have had.

All declawed and it did not harm their personalities in any way. My three boys were running around like maniacs this morning and being they have no front claws only prevents them from rending my personal items. They can climb to the highest reaches here.

One thing to know though is back claws can be bad, keep them clipped if you have delicate items...although you can do a full declaw of all four paws. I don't have much experience with it, but I do know two vets that have done at least one of their cats with that procedure.

To find a really mellow cat, go to the pound for a 1-2 year old and check out the personalities. Play with them as well to get them up and active.

I recommend at least two as cats are social and being away 8+ hours a day is boring for any animal of higher intelligence. I have three, all brothers.
 
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xboxist

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We declawed our cat. We took the cat in off the street at 4 weeks old. We have leather furniture, and while she wouldn't directly sit there and scratch it up, she was pretty wild and would run all over the furniture, over time collectively put tons of little scratches in them.

I didn't like the idea of declawing, but she's an indoor cat and would never have to worry about a fight with another critter. Also, tearing up thousands of dollars worth of furniture would not be acceptable. We gave her a new life off of the streets, and she's quite happy (I hope). The alternative to declawing would have been to just get rid of her and give her to the humane society or something where she would sit in a cage all day for potentially ever and never get adopted.
 
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Originally posted by: DonVito
Tabbies have great temperment. I strongly suggest a male - they are, IMO, much better pets than female cats.
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Tabbies FTW :thumbsup:

 
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Originally posted by: So
Most cats will fit those criterion. My advice, go to the pound, and pick up a cat that seems social and friendly. You'll find out if the guy will tear up stuff (odds are no) and if so, you can take him back and get another.
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The pound will also be able to give you more info on whether a specific cat is scared of strangers, good or bad with children, etc. Much less risky than taking a cat that is 'supposed' to have a particular temperament based on breed.

There is a new technique used as an alternative to declawing, where the vet snips the muscle or tendon (not sure which) that allows cats to extend their claws, and I understand that it is much less traumatic for the cat than having the claws removed completely. I would discuss that option with the experts at the pound and/or with your vet to be sure you're doing the best thing for your pet.
 
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Originally posted by: xboxist
We declawed our cat. We took the cat in off the street at 4 weeks old. We have leather furniture, and while she wouldn't directly sit there and scratch it up, she was pretty wild and would run all over the furniture, over time collectively put tons of little scratches in them.

I didn't like the idea of declawing, but she's an indoor cat and would never have to worry about a fight with another critter. Also, tearing up thousands of dollars worth of furniture would not be acceptable. We gave her a new life off of the streets, and she's quite happy (I hope). The alternative to declawing would have been to just get rid of her and give her to the humane society or something where she would sit in a cage all day for potentially ever and never get adopted.
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heh yea declawing is fine. and cats in shelters dont sit there forever at all. they are put down rather quickly if not adopted, the number of strays far far outstrips the capacities of our shelters.
 
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SuperSix

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I like Tabbies. All cats can be mellow - just get them fixed at a young age. I am against declawing personally - I get the cardboard scrath pads from Target, my at loves them, and they come with a big bag of catnip you rub into the cardboard every few weeks of so. He doesn't touch the furniture anymore.

Stanley rocks my world.. He's an awesome pet. :D
 
Don Vito Corleone

Don Vito Corleone

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Originally posted by: LookingGlass
Indoor cat = declawed. Just don't do it the older they get.
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I would never, ever declaw even an indoor cat. It seems to me like unnecessary cruelty to adopt a pet, then give it painful surgery to make it better suit your lifestyle.
 
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