Posted on 06/22/2020 2:41:01 PM PDT by BenLurkin
I had two Maine Coon Cats - took them to a vet and asked about the one: “Can a cat be retarded?”
The one cat was ~ 6 years old at the time, but he still acted like a kitten.
The vet told me yes, and I should be thankful...
I miss that cat still...
I lived with a Burmese who was actually my roommate’s cat. He was an extremely noble animal. He didn’t bother you, but when I got home from work and sat down and whistled, he would rush over and jump on my lap and put his paws around my neck. Only if I whistled.
I recommend this breed. He was not like any of the other cats I have known.
We one time went skiing and accidentally closed the closet door on him before we left. If you opened a door he would go into the hall or closet, so you have to watch that. When we got back he could barely make it to his water bowl. Another time he left when I left and took the elevator to a different floor.
This is a good sign. Skrinkologists are moving from messing with people‘S heads to Messing with cats? At least cats can defend themselves (claws). Ha!
I got adopted by a Norwegian Forest Cat too. I think he must have been someone’s pet then abandoned out here in the wilderness, because he has impeccable manners inside; always asks permission to jump up on furniture or lap, and doesn’t get into things. Comes when I whistle. The Bridge Over the River Kwai theme (Colonel Bogey March) is his favorite tune. He doesn’t like anyone but me. Does that headbutting thing, but prefers his head and chin scratched to a belly rub.
He was a good hunter and a fearless fighter, and ranged wide, only coming in for dinner and a nap... until he went to fight the dang coyotes too many times. Got hurt from that a few times, and the last time was one too many; he mostly stays inside or nearby these days.
Ping.
We have Ragdolls - beautifully-mannered, affectionate balls of fur!
We have a Russian blue and he’s 180 degrees opposite of what this study says. I don’t know what to make of that.
Savannah's are awesome. Their wild blood is from African Serval rather than Asian Leopard which is what Bengals come from.
There is some question about whether it's ethical to breed them (I didn't know it was what I was getting - there were legends surrounding what the mom came from but it's absolutely clear now given that she's extremely ridiculously long and tall with all the markings and behaviors and weird body structure.)
But breeding servals and domestics isn't a smooth mix for the kids because the gestation periods are different.
Anyway - Savannah's rule! Best consistent cool personality I've ever known in a cat, and I've loved them all. Also, she will be in a kitten mood her entire life because of the wild blood, yet not destructive ... gets her energy out outside. Was tough to sleep for her first 4 months or so as a kitten. They are high energy little units of life.
All 3 have had such different personalities from each other
The previous 2 were females. Both lovely cats but each much more independent than the orange guy named George.
George is so layed back and gentile! He's never scratched me even though he will swat with closed paw. And lazy? I call him my lazy bum.
I think your take is fairly spot on.
And a calico that's as freaky as the day is long.
Norwegian Forest Cat
The gentle giant.
My cat is worthless.
We have an adopted partial albino Balenese. She was heavily traumatized but has recovered significantly since she came to us and is now extremely social. She loves my daughter and follows me when she’s gone. She doesn’t like to be picked up but will tolerate it. Otherwise she always wants to be near one of us, even sitting on the TV stand if we watched a movie. For not being properly socialized (or whatever trauma she suffered) she is the most gentle cat I’ve ever seen. She has haunting blue within pink eyes. The strangest thing was when she came to us, she was pure white. Now that it’s been 8 months, she has some light orange and grey around her face/nose area and the tail has gone bushy and slightly grey. Gorgeous!
I’ve had many cats, but one was a crazy Abbysinian that was so smart he taught a bunch of tricks and bad habits to my basenji dogs.
Ah yes, our cats too have delusions of grandeur....and we love them for it.
Wow, nice for you. I didn’t know Picasso did ceramics. Pictures or link?
https://www.parkwestgallery.com/history-pablo-picasso-ceramics/
He made multiples. We have essentially every item pictured in this article.
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