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

[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!!!!