Ragdoll or BSH?

[brooklynbaby]

In the new year (probably around easter time) I would like to get a cat. I love the look of ragdolls and have read that they are quite relaxed and placid. I also love British short hairs. I would rescue if possible but would like a kitten.

Can anyone advise on either of these breeds and suggest which one might be better?

I have a toddler and will keep them apart while the kitten is small and will never leave them unsupervised.

Yes. That's where mine came from. They do take other breeds as well.

I have a Persian Chinchilla. He's lovely! Likes a bit of lap-time and sleeps on my feet every night. He stays inside and likes to watch what we get up to.
Good luck finding your kitty

I think all cats are bastards, it just manifests differently in each of them.

I've had 6 cats and only one was a housecat, all the others have liked to go out & come back happier for it.

One of Dhs colleagues had a bsh as a housecat from kitten hood but it didn't work out because he was spraying everywhere. I think he'd have been better off in a different home. I did say to Dh when I saw a photo of the litter "tell him back row far rights a little sod" but of course that one got chosen.

They're irresistible bastards though

It's how they get away with it.

I would rescue, I couldn't bring myself to buy from a breeder when there are so many cats needing a home. I actually think it could be a good thing if some breeds did die out (not all obviously) - I feel the same about dogs as well.

I can't believe everyone saying BSH are aloof! Ozzy follows me round the house and likes to sleep on us. He can be a bit pounce if we aren't playing but he's a little softy.

So I came across an 11 week old black rescue mog. He'll be joining us after Christmas

Maybe I'll get a pedigree one day!

And Cakes he's gorgeous!

I see you've already chosen but I still want to add!

I have two ragdolls adopted from battersea a few months ago. They are like little, fluffy dogs! Follow me everywhere, can't relax unless we're sitting still on the sofa and not wondering about, freak out if I close the bathroom door to go for a wee, they absolutely must be able to see you at all times!

If you want a needy, clingy cat, go for a ragdoll. (They're also beautiful)

Can I see a pic Fruit?

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And the photos don't even show the blue eyes that well! The white one looks like a Disney character when her eyes are wide, i nearly called her Elsa

Oh my goodness they're beautiful! And they were rescues?

People rehome pedigrees, sometimes it's allergies or they're having a baby and decided the cats got to go.

I'll be getting a rescue Bengal when the time comes, lots of them get rehomed for doing normal Bengal stuff like being noisy little shitbags.

Noisy in terms of miaowing a lot? Is that a reallt daft question?

Noisy as in loud. And persistent.

He can miaow for 45 minutes while jumping up at a door handle

Yes, they're rescues from battersea cats and dogs home.

I don't think they are from a bad background, but their previous family rehomed them

I think I'm going to have to get a ragdoll as well as the rescue one

We have three ragdolls and adore them. The boy is an absolute beauty although they all are. They are so cuddly.

Awww lottie do you have any photos?

Our rag doll is a beautiful twat, he's one of those who will stare at you whilst knocking something off a shelf. He's also very loving and needy. And big. And floppy.

Here's Chester in standard ragdoll sleeping position.