Ejptian mau spotten cats ?

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Does anyone have any experience of them?

People are just trying to help so you don't end up disappointed.

Yes - certain breeds have certain characteristics but it's no guarantee. What if you spend thousands on your "cross breed" and it ends up being really aloof and grumpy?

I've had four moggy cats from kittens and every single one is different, despite us treating them all in exactly the same way. Two have been very social and cuddly, one has been aloof and scared and the other has been cuddly on his own terms but terrified of children and strangers, despite being born and raised in a busy home with kids.

Two were siblings (and very different in personality), the other two were farm kittens (different farms) and also very different in personality.

The one we got as an adult was terrified of everyone for months and now, while he loves a select few adults, he'd be rubbish with small children in the house.

The point being, all cats are different and picking an expensive cross is no guarantee of anything. You don't need to rescue to get kittens - people are always selling them for small amounts on local pages or you can always get farm kittens if you're rural.

Not anyones business yet here you are posting about it on the internet, making it everyone business?! You sound unhinged.

I would usually go for rescue but I know they make you jump through hoops... rightly! I just want a cat at this stage and not the Spanish inquisition

do they? My rescue cat all it was is we had a quick chat about whether she’d be a good fit, they did a home visit, got cat.

i agree with pp that a pedigree cross won’t be easy to find, and if you do will be a back yard breeder. Also cross breeds won’t breed “true”, you cannot predict which trait they will inherit from either parent. So you may get a cat completely different to both parents

if it’s personality you’re prioritising you’re better to get an adult rescue. Kittens can be friendly, to develop an aloof personality later. With an adult you know what they’re like and they won’t change in a year or so.

I think that whilst there can be truth underlying the "characteristics" of a breed, it's not much more than stereotyping. As some PPs have said, you may well be disappointed. I would say, overall, you have more of a chance of an aloof and less social cat with a pedigree or pedigree cross than a moggie. So perhaps be a little more open minded as to how to find the right cat for your family. If you're particularly keen on particular characteristics you'd be far, far better going for an adult cat where you can have a good understanding of what they're like than chancing on a bred kitten based on stereotypes.

It's that right that rescues ask so many questions! Saves animals form being badly treated - again - and returned to the centre. You need to do a LOT more research into having cats and what it involves.

Another vote for a rescue moggy here. Don't focus so much on looks. Focus on practicalities.

Most farms will happily give you half a dozen cats or kittens no questions asked.

I have a rescue cat. Not sure what you mean by jump through hoops, all I had to do was bring along proof of address, I'd and complete a short form. They asked me a few basic questions about my life and I took the cat home the same day - 4 years ago.

Strange post. The only way you can guarantee the nature of a cat is by getting an adult rescue. We got our (half egyptian mau as it happens) rescue when she was 3 so we knew exactly what she was like. That's the only way.

Or totally ignore everyone and line the pockets of an unscrupulous breeder.

They say the cat chooses you
Our jet black rescue cats decided we would do for now (and three years later , they're still tolerating us while it suits them ....."We can phone Cat Protection at any time , any time . Just thank your lucky stars we're happy to slum it with you " )

I looked at Egyptian Mau photos . Don't get the hype , they look , well , tabby [confused

Please get a rescue cat. There are loads who need homes.
You also have a good chance of finding a suitable personality match if you adopt an older cat.

Another vote for Burmese! Mine loves every, is much more like a puppy and wants to be with you all the time and is a total lap cat. She is naturally good with kids (I don’t have any but she’s always happy to interact with visiting ones!)

And she’s beautiful. If I do say so myself

As a side note, I have two pedigree cats because rescues absolutely would not rehome to me because I wanted to keep them indoors after one of my cats being killed by a car. Despite me planning my furniture etc around the mountains of “catification” we have and have an enclosed catio with free access, that still wasn’t good enough. So I get what you’re saying about rescues OP and it’s a real shame because my whole life is dedicated to these cats and I could have given a rescue(or several) a happy home. It was 5 different rescues that denied us!

1. rescues absolutely quite rightly ask millions of questions and do visits. It's just not what I want at this stage.
2. I've had cats growing up and in the family.
3. all over pets for homes,gum tree and Facebook selling are mixed breed cats. They are mostly not back yard breeders. @BrownHairedQuirk

Oh my goodness she is absolutely beautiful! I read that birmin is good as well but had not heard about Burmese!

@70isaLimitNotaTarget

The ones selling were also a cross of that breed and absolutely beautiful like a white tiger with emerald green eyes!

Gumtree? Are you serious?

OK I'm bowing out!

Gumtree and Facebook are exactly where backyard breeders operate.

They come round to do a home check and have a bit of a chat. Literally it. If you have a garden and don't live next to the M4, you're usually good to go.

My rescue cats are super loving and very beautiful

Adopt don't shop

I totally understand and am against back yard breeders.

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I know what to look out for.

People sell cats all over the place.
These aren't hugely expensive cats because they are mixed
The ones I'm looking at.

We had a rescue dog and jumped through hoops to get her. I get it, I just don't want that again.

What she says.

The best way to get a cat with a temperament you like is an adult.

Don't get a high needs breed- they are shockingly demanding and things can go pear shaped very fast.
A friend had a Bengal she adored, but it attacked at random times- literally flew at her, attacking her head and shoulders. I've seen people call the police because they were trapped in a room escaping from a cat that was attacking them.

It isn't only about them being needy. They can be much worse than needy!

Even a needy cat gets hard to bear when it learns to wake you up by biting your septum.

I'll correct that for you. They ARE mostly back yard breeders.

Ragdolls are very placid cats which are really friendly and good with children.

They are also pretty needy, need a lot of grooming and need to be around another person or animal. I would recommend you get a pair if you go for a ragdol.

Look at thes characteristics.

Only three stars for children, dogs and health, 2 for adaptability and strangers.

I'd not choose one with kids and dogs. And the 2 stars for adaptability and strangers suggests they'd be a pain in the arse! No holidays for you!

Thanks ginger, ragdoll was the stand out, friendly breed, but seems like usually longer hair.

all over pets for homes,gum tree and Facebook selling are mixed breed cats. They are mostly not back yard breeders

they mostly are.

my cat is a rescue whose kittens were sold on gumtree and facebook. She was kept completely alone in a building, litter after litter. By 18 months she was completely broken so when the last kitten sold the “breeder” said he didn’t want her, and fortunately the kitten purchaser took her to a rescue.

she was so emaciated they were worried she wouldn’t survive being neutered, but she needed doing as the issues from the constant breeding would kill her as well.

when she came to us she was terrified of everything- household noise, us, the dog. It took us a year for her to be in the same room as us, and she preferred to hide in the day and come out only when the house was silent. Two years and now she loves being with us and is always nearby, but is still working up the courage to sit on a lap.

but hey, she’s a pretty cat who produced highly desirable kittens that people wanted because of their colour and coat pattern.

so yes, that is what you’re likely subjecting a queen to buying off facebook.