What Breed of Cat Please?

Reece · 10-13-07, 04:55 AM

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.

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:

or:

Does anyone know what breed these are, the second looks a little like a scottish fold?

Many thanks.

Lurchi · 10-13-07, 05:44 AM

The big (or should i say fat

) guy on top looks like a "Kartäuser"

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.

Venatore · 10-13-07, 05:56 AM

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).

Reece · 10-13-07, 06:27 AM

That's ok Venatore I kick dogs but there ya go!!

..... Just kidding I shoot them ..... just kidding again!

Thanks Lurchi, I will look into the name, it may not be available here in Australia & if it is it maybe way too pricey!!

Takeda Shingen · 10-13-07, 06:54 AM

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.

Reece · 10-13-07, 07:51 AM

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!

Cheers.

STEED · 10-13-07, 07:59 AM

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.

Reece · 10-13-07, 08:12 AM

I know what your saying Steed, Dogs have masters & Cats have slaves!!

An old saying but quite true!

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!!

Anyway enough of this bad news.
I am looking forward to finding a new kitten, my wife says I'm an old softy!

The Munster · 10-13-07, 11:10 AM

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 ?

StdDev · 10-15-07, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEED

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 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"....

mookiemookie · 10-15-07, 08:51 AM

Reece, that's a British Shorthair

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

FIREWALL · 10-15-07, 09:42 AM

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.

Reece · 10-15-07, 10:19 AM

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go to the Animal Shelter and adopt a couple of cats

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!

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!!

Probably why I would like an indoors cat now!!

Quote:

Reece, that's a British Shorthair

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!

I stipulated (if I can afford it) that it must be blue!!

Thanks all.

Jimbuna · 10-15-07, 10:24 AM

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

FIREWALL · 10-15-07, 10:44 AM

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.

10-13-07, 04:55 AM	#1
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,688 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	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. 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: or: Does anyone know what breed these are, the second looks a little like a scottish fold? Many thanks. __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

10-13-07, 06:27 AM	#4
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,688 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	That's ok Venatore I kick dogs but there ya go!! ..... Just kidding I shoot them ..... just kidding again! Thanks Lurchi, I will look into the name, it may not be available here in Australia & if it is it maybe way too pricey!! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

10-13-07, 07:51 AM	#6
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,688 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	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! Cheers. __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

10-13-07, 07:59 AM	#7
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	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. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

10-13-07, 08:12 AM	#8
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,688 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	I know what your saying Steed, Dogs have masters & Cats have slaves!! An old saying but quite true! 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!! Anyway enough of this bad news. I am looking forward to finding a new kitten, my wife says I'm an old softy! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

10-13-07, 05:44 AM	#2
Lurchi Planesman Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wilhelmshaven, Germany Posts: 181 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	The big (or should i say fat ) guy on top looks like a "Kartäuser" 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.

10-13-07, 05:56 AM	#3
Venatore Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia:- Sydney Posts: 2,049 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	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).

10-13-07, 06:54 AM	#5
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	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.

10-13-07, 11:10 AM	#9
The Munster Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Deepest Dumbria Posts: 1,243 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	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 ? __________________ *GWX Team Member; Retired* GWX Home Page

10-15-07, 08:51 AM	#11
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	Reece, that's a British Shorthair http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/british.html __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

10-15-07, 09:42 AM	#12
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

10-15-07, 10:24 AM	#14
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Sorry to hear of your sad loss Reece....but top marks mate for maintaining your fondness after the 'feral' experience...good on yer __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-15-07, 10:44 AM	#15
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???