cat breeds

There's pretty much only one question you have to ask yourself...how much time do you want to spend grooming your cat? Do you have time/do you want to have to brush the cat every day or no? If you don't mind brushing a cat every day then consider a long haired cat. If you don't want to have to brush one, get a short hair. Other than that there is not really a specific breed you need to look for. Just go to your local animal rescue and look at the cats there. I'm sure the shelter will be happy to let you hold and pet and play with any cat you may be interested in, that way you can see if you guys get along. That would be the best way to go. Shelter pets make the best pets, because they know you saved them and they are more than happy to show you appreciation for the rest of their lives. PLUS, all animal shelters are over run with cats, so many are being euthanized! You could make a big difference in ones life. Good luck!! I hope I've helped!!

Siamese cats are really selfish and spoilt so I wouldn't recommend one unless you had lots of time to spend with them! We have one and she just meows ALL the time unless you sit with her and stroke her. I'd suggest getting a boy cat as they don't need attention as much as girls, and maybe a tabby cat, one who can go outside a lot :)

Hi, jenne Welcome to myLot!! It is a bit difficult to keep the cats happy if they have to stay indoors all the time. I believe all cats need company too. In your case, why not volunteer to work in a cat shelter and get some good cat friends there and as your time is limited, you would be there when you have time.. You would not be responsible for the cats all the time, so you could concentrate in other things without a bad conscience. I think I would do just that if I had a cat shelter nearby.

My personal recommendation would be the Turkish Van. They are beautiful animals, with semi-long haired white coats, and cute distinct red patches. They are as independent as any other cat, but they are also remarkably intelligent, devoted, friendly and deeply affectionate. They love people so much; and have been compared to dogs! Famously, they like water and swimming. From my experience of them, they are the most wonderful of companions, but they can be clingy, because they love to be with people so much and will follow you around. I've known them to be sweet and timid; or feisty; but always friendly and fun; they are incredible characters. I love Turkish Vans! And you will too...but they are not cheap!

Go for a short hair for the reasons that others have already said, breed is unimportant, (unless you really want a perticular breed that is). Just go down to your local rescue centre, if there is one that is, and pick out a cat, or even better, two cats. If they are already socialised to each other, then they can keep themselves company when you are out. One cat left on it's own for long periods will get bored very quickly, so two is better than one.

If your lifestyle is busy then any breed is fine but it should be a short hair cat. Long hair varieties, such as persian, ragdoll, etc. are beautiful and loving but require daily grooming. This is very time-consuming. Short hair cats require very little grooming (if any) since they can generally take care of it themselves.

I can't say what breed is best, but I can tell you I'd stay away from any long-haired cat breed (like Angoras, etc.) My one cat is a long-haired breed (not an Angora, but still with the fluffy long hair.) I find that unless I brush him each and every day, his fur tangles and gets knotted really bad. Besides all the extra time brushing, this kind of cat seems to cough up perpetual furballs. So, just my opinion, but being in college I don't think you'd want to spend that kind of extra time that a long haired cat requires. I love this cat, so pretty and all, but I never thought I'd have to spend so much time on one cat! My other cat, short-haired, is pretty much self maintenece, well, except for the litter box and food lol.

I like Siamese mix breeds. Siamese cats are very intelligent, very vocal, outgoing, lovable, and have personality plus!!

I don't know the name of the breed but I've had two "tuxedo" cats (think Sylvester from Sylvester m& Tweety). They are smart and they can make up their own games. They seem to prefer to be the only cat. So, they tend to do well alone as long as they have a window to sit by. They are also good hunters so any mice or bugs in your apartment would be toast. Both of mine were female so that's what I would recommend since I don't know how the males behave. Both of mine were "escape artists" so you might want to keep that in mind.

Why would you have to choose a specific breed? There are all kinds of cats that are in shelters that need good homes. Also, if you are in school with a tough schedule and will be for some time to come, don't you think the cat would get lonely as well since you will be leaving it alone for long periods of time? I believe you should be thinking of the cat rather than your own interests in just 'wanting a cat.'

hi, welcome to mylot, I can see that you are Filipina, anyway, I know how busy a Medical student can become especially if you are already a clerk or an intern and you would have to spend most of your time on duties especially midnight duties, I would suggest that you just get what they call in our country a "Pusakal"or ordinary street cat, for one they are tough, independent and maintenance is very minimal. I think you can get any breed of cat you would like after you become a full pledged doctor, good luck

Dogs are more loyal to owners.I think it is better to thinking of a small breed of dog like pug,poodle,Spitz etc

Hi there ! I love cats too. Well prefer british long hair breed. It looks pretty nice just like toung madels pretty looking r referred to as cat look.whhhew...... When I m free i keep surfing net looking for cat ladies but unfortunately i ve found none!