Burmese or BSH

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I am thinking in the not so distant future of getting a second cat. We have a beautiful Burmese cross who is about 10. She is kind and the kids adore her. Originally we had two, a Siamese cross Egyptian Mau but she was knocked down by a car and killed. This leads me to the question.....should I risk getting another inquisitive natured cat that may venture out onto the road again or get a slightly lazier indoor type cat like the BSH is supposed to be ? Trouble is I do love the cuddliness of the oriental breeds....decisions decisions!!

We have a female BSH and she is very laid back and fantastic with the children.

She does go outside, but doesn't seem to venture very far. Wouldn't describe her as cuddly though - she doesn't like being picked up (except by 8 year old DD who is her favourite!) but does come and sit next to you for a stroke.

Wouldn't change her for the world though!

I have had two BSH both have been unpredictable and my current one is quite frankly horrid. He frequently bites badly in unprovoked attacks. I won't be having another.

Get a Ragdoll!

Ok...tell me all about rag dolls!! Won't I get covered in hair and they can't protect itself? Want new kitty to be able to go outside but not wander off too far - rag dolls are pretty though....

Get a tonkinese breed: half burmese half Siamese. They're short haired oriental and utterly fab. All the cuddly ness of a Burmese and the smarts of a Siamese.
And they're gorgeous.

Tonks are idiots outside, and most breeders will insist you have a sheltered garden, or that they are inside cats.

I've had three British shorthair cats, and my most recent kitten is just gorgeous. He is very affectionate, constantly on the go and just loves attention.

Whereas our 9 year female BSH is somewhat shy, nervous and does not like attention. She likes to stay in mostly, whereas the boys like to venture out to explore and hunt. Just depends on the individual kitten, and this time I visited several breeders before choosing one, he is just the best! Can give you the breeders details if you decide on BSH.

We had two male Burmese cats in the past, found them very hard work. They were very inquisitive, hunted a great deal and caused a lot of damage within the house. They were both very different in character and nature too. One was very friendly whilst the other was extremely neurotic! So, hence the switch to BSH.

As for going out, I think the males tend to wander, whereas females are happy to potter in the garden.

big don't think a Ragdoll will suit you! they're not allowed to go outside although some people cat proof their gardens etc, make runs etc. I've read so much about them. They're like a puppy but in cat form LOL. Loving, will flop when you pick them up, follow you around, playful etc. I'm Ragdoll obsessed!!!!!!! I think BSH are very cute too!!!! They're meant to be super amazing with kids etc. I have my name on a waiting list for one and I am so excited. I'm sure they will shed hair though...

I am still drawn to the BSH! Love my cats to be friendly, but actually when I think about it I much prefer it if they sit next to me for a stroke! (Not on my head like my Burmese)! My thinking is that if from a kitten we hold, cuddle and give lots of attention then a BSH will love us snd not bite us?!? So then when you say you have your name on a list, how do you oh about that? Just contact a breeder and see who had the next litter? Also boy or girl ? We have always had girls but read that boys may be cuddlier?

Just go on line to the Pedigree BSH kitten list. There are several, one attached to the BSH cat club. If you read up on the breed there are certain traits that belong to this breed...chunky kittens, wide face, shortish legs, various colours to choose from etc. You will also find kittens for sale with differing prices, compare the kittens, some are priced at £200 and others at £500 you will soon begin to see why some kittens are valued at £500. Also depends whether the parents of said kitten have "good" pedigrees, such as the father being a champion or mother being a grand champion.

If you'd like to know where I've purchased my recent BSH kitten pm me and more than happy to help.

Forgot to add - another benefit of the BSH breed is that as they prefer being safely on the ground and are quite chunky they are less likely to jump up on worktops etc. Think this is why ours doesn't roam far as she can't jump over fences!

I have 2 BSH, they don't jump on worktops. They aren't lap cats either, they like company and might sit near but never on a lap.

Why aren't ragdolls allowed outside? We didn't live on a main road but my 11 yr old was fine outdoors. He was a homebird though and tended to stay within shouting distance most of the time. The white fur is a pain though and you do have to de-fluff yourself after they've come for a cuddle. Nothing that clothes rollers and sticky tape doesn't fix though. Lovely breed though, totally laid back except for the crazy half-hours they get!

I have two pedigree Burmese. They are wonderful pets. So loving and they let the kids carry them around like cuddly toys.

But our's don't go out as we live on a fairly busy road and the breeder actually made it one of the conditions of sale that they don't go outside.

I wouldn't have considered having them if we didn't have a very big house as I'd worry about them getting bored and not having enough space to numb and climb.

I take them out on a lead around the garden occasionally.

I did consider getting the garden cat proofed but my friend had hers done and all five of her cats worked out how to escape within a week!

I have a friend who has 2 rag dolls, they go outside the same as every other cat!

If you want a cat good with people/children and other pets, how about a Devon Rex?

They are homebodies, due to them not being so blessed in the hair department, so don't roam far. They have a friendly, open, loving but slightly mental nature. They love to entertain you.

Also, they barely shed and their fur feels like silk.