What Breed of Cat Please?
 

Hi, 6 months ago I had to take one of my cats to the vet to be put down after a snake bite that also caused him to go blind, yesterday I took my other cat in as it had an ear infection that turned out to be cancer & had to have her put down.:cry: I am a cat lover & this particular cat was a good friend always following me where ever I went, a very good companion, anyway I thought I would get another cat & always wanted one such as:
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...tCatisthis.jpg
or:
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...Catisthis2.jpg

Does anyone know what breed these are, the second looks a little like a scottish fold?:)
Many thanks.

The big (or should i say fat :D) guy on top looks like a "Kartäuser"http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bild:Kartaeuser1.jpg http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kart%C3%A4userkatze as we name them here - sadly i don't know their english name, maybe "Chartreux". They always have this steel-blue plushy skin and are usually quite tall. You cannot go wrong with this cat as they are usually calm and adherent and have a nice character. There are also British Shorthair with this color but they are smaller ...

Yes, i also think that the lower is a Scottish Fold.

I'm sorry Reece, but I own a Alaskan Malamute wolf. We both kinda don't like cats, I kick them and the wolf eats them....but I must say, I dont mind the look of that big smokey grey cat, nice looking.

(only joking about the kicking).

That's ok Venatore I kick dogs but there ya go!!:yep: ..... Just kidding I shoot them ..... just kidding again!:smug:
Thanks Lurchi, I will look into the name, it may not be available here in Australia & if it is it maybe way too pricey!!:D

I am not really a cat lover, but I know how I feel about my dog, and she is a member of the family. I am very sorry for your loss.

Thanks Takeda Shingen, you don't really know how much you get attached to pets untill something like this happens, I live in the bush & cats are a must really for the rats, mice & yes even the snakes, better the cat than one of my grand children! But yes it still hurts!:cry:
Cheers.

Reece, a double blow that must of hurt big time, sorry to hear that bad news I know how it hurts. I like cats as they are smart not like a dog at all try throwing a stick for the cat to pick up and the cat looks at you as to say you threw the stick don't look at me.

I know what your saying Steed, Dogs have masters & Cats have slaves!!:lol: An old saying but quite true!:yep: I try not to think about it now, the last thing the vet said is would you like to say goodbye, all I could do was say no & swallow a few times, trying to tough it out, grown men don't cry, maybe not but I got close!!:cry:
Anyway enough of this bad news.
I am looking forward to finding a new kitten, my wife says I'm an old softy!:yep:

Reece, you have my sympathy on this. I lived out of the way of civillisation with my Cat for 18 1/2 years and was broken hearted when she had to be put down, couldn't cry or listen to music for weeks, I was so numb.
I had her cremated and kept the ashes and also have an online Memorial to her ..

http://www.bluecross.org.uk/web/site...noanMunson.asp

Reece, I found the Memorial a great help, something you could maybe consider ?

I used to have a cat that would fetch rolled up socks... bring em back and deposite them right in front of your feet and patiently wait for you to toss em again... I think he was a "Tabby Retriever".... :know:

Reece, that's a British Shorthair

http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/british.html

My heartfelt smpathies as I am an animal lover and don't want to know what my emotions would be if I lost one of my family members'


Agreat memorial to your cats would be to go to the Animal Shelter and adopt a couple of cats.

They need homes and love too. And as you know will give back unconditional , unlimited love. Go do it. Now.:)

Yes I could, the ones I had were from people dumping them, when I moved here I had to contend with around a half dozen stray Toms. 3 years ago I was attacked by a feral cat, it was howling and walked bold as brass to within a few feet away, I thought it must be tame so I put my hand out & the bloody thing lept on it!:nope:
My hand was badly mauled & infected, I ended up in the hospital for over a week, I now have arthritis in my left hand, no kidding!!:yep: Probably why I would like an indoors cat now!!
Thanks MookieMookie, I did find that out, the one in the picture is a little overweight, it happens that my son works with the daughter of a British Shorthair breeder, I have asked him to find out the cost, I'll bet it's a few bob, the animal shelter may be the next stop! :lol: I stipulated (if I can afford it) that it must be blue!!:smug:
Thanks all.

Sorry to hear of your sad loss Reece....but top marks mate for maintaining your fondness after the 'feral' experience...good on yer :rock: :up:

My best friend's sister and mother rescue feral cats and find them good homes after they get them healthy and people friendly.

It's amazeing how they seem to accomplish it.

I hope I see a post soon that you have two new family members. :yep: :D