What is it like to live with a Persian/Exotic/Himi?

[caffeitina]

Well...my Luna is part Siamese (is this qualified as an "exotic shorthair"?), even though she looks and acts like she's 100%. She's very social, very opinionated, and very, very vocal!! I can't believe such a loud "meow" comes from such a tiny cat. She's got a very strong personality (I once saw a cartoon that said "I am Siamese if you please, I am Siamese if you don't please...Basically I am Siamese whether you like it or not"...that's Luna). But she can also be verysweet and loving and cuddly and has to be around people all the time--whether to cuddle on their laps or have them admie her from across the room. All in all, she's very good company!

As for the cat allergies, I wouldn't recommend a longhair cat because they tend to shed more than shorthair cats. Or, if your allergies ar really severe, you might want to consider Sphynx cats too (I don't believe shedding is a problem for them).

Or please consider a visit your local Animal Shelter or Animal Rescue for a look at the cats there. There are so many beautiful rescue/shelter kitties that need loving homes that there's really no need to go to a breeder. Both my kitties are rescue cats (one I got at the actual rescue and the other I adopted before she could be sent to one), and they're both the best cats in the world!

[Zippy]

Cats are wonderful and are my favorite animal.Persians and Himi's have a lot of mainetinse involved having long hair.But there is not cat that is allergy free.I would recommend a mix breed cat or rescue a purebreed. I know I am not much help but I just wanted to tell you good luck on finding the right kitty.

[Catty1]

There are a fair number of purebreds that wind up at shelters - so please check them out! Save a life...there's something about rescue kitties that seems to make them even MORE loving!

ETA - I have heard that Russian Blues are great for people with allergies...their dander doesn't trigger the reaction. (It's the dander, not the hair, that causes allergies, so a bath every so often would help that.)

[Suki Wingy]

Thanks guys. I'd most likley find the cat on petfinder. I'm a little worried about the long hair so that's why I was interested in the Exotic Shorthair which is the shorthair version of a Persian.

How funny is this guy?!

Anyway, I do like Siamese, my grandma used to breed them.

[catmandu]

We Love That Cat. And If You Are Not Into Grooming I Would Take That Happy Looking Persian In A New York Minute!
When I Fostered Ragnar Guftason The Furry Maine Coon, Mr Fluffy Angel And Shakespheare The Work Never Ended.
I Love The Look Of That Cat!!!!