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A bengal is a good choice.. They are active and talkative! The freshness of a Sphynx without the baths.!
There are many bengals on rescueme dot org. A lot of people can't handle how active they can be but nothing compared to a Sphynx!
I had ^bengals^ for over 18 years. I got Macie when ^Yoda^ was here. It was a great match. There are other Sphynx and bengal owners here at the Lair who can chime in too.
Bengals have spotted or marbled patterns.. They are great cats.. I would definitely recommend a bengal and Sphynx combination. Read up on bengals ..you may fall in luv!
There are many bengals on rescueme dot org. A lot of people can't handle how active they can be but nothing compared to a Sphynx!
I had ^bengals^ for over 18 years. I got Macie when ^Yoda^ was here. It was a great match. There are other Sphynx and bengal owners here at the Lair who can chime in too.
Bengals have spotted or marbled patterns.. They are great cats.. I would definitely recommend a bengal and Sphynx combination. Read up on bengals ..you may fall in luv!
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thanks so much yoda mom. my boyfriend and i were actually thinking of a bengal! their markings are so beautiful. pearl is about a year old and still very energetic, so she needs a breed who can keep up with her. ive heard great things about bengals, so maybe that's the one. do you think it would be best to try to get one close to her age? male / female? she's spayed.
do you find that your cats are much happier with a companion? ive read mixed things about this, but i can't help but think that she would be more content if she had a friend to lazy around with / sleep with / play with when we're not around.
do you find that your cats are much happier with a companion? ive read mixed things about this, but i can't help but think that she would be more content if she had a friend to lazy around with / sleep with / play with when we're not around.
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I would go with opposite sex if you can. I'd also try getting a kitten. Adult cats are sometimes very set in their ways. A kitten will adjust easier to another cat. Your Pearl might take some time to be convinced that she likes a new friend. Lol.
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Funny @Yoda mom That is how we ended up with a Sphynx. We have a Bengal who is 17 soon to be 18. That is when the Bengal breed was first recognized. Ours is an F3 so very hyper and has been driving me nuts for years...lol. F4 (the next generation) are much more mellow and not as hyper etc. That is what you usually can find with breeders when looking for a baby. When I told hubby I wanted a Sphynx, he was not to thrilled (thought they were ugly), but after I studied the breed I said it is all the best parts of the Bengal and no hair! Bengals are highly intelligent, very vocal and very active. If your baby is looking for that type of energy level go for it!
If not a Bengal...I also say a hairy baby saved from the Humane Society would be a great fit...companionship and no expectations of a breed Enjoy your journey.
Patti
If not a Bengal...I also say a hairy baby saved from the Humane Society would be a great fit...companionship and no expectations of a breed
Enjoy your journey.Patti
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Aja, I had 4 neutered male ^ bengals^ at once. 3 no one else wanted and 1 homed show bengal. They would sleep on my lap at the same time! All different colors of spots! They got along perfectly and came to me at different ages.
My ^Yoda^ Sphynx lost her bengal brothers of old age. We got 2 yr old Macie spayed female bengal as a rehome for 1.5 yr old spayed female ^Yoda^.
They got along great bur never slept on top of each other, nearby but not on each other. They played constantly with me and with each other at 10 pm like clockwork. They never fought.
Macie kept yowling and looking everywhere when ^Yoda^ Passed away. We got 10 mos old Toby as a rehome and had him neutered right away.
They are not friends yet and not sure if they will be. Nothing is guaranteed when adding a kitty. We want to go slow and wait till his hormones settle a bit since being neutered. We were told the female used to pick on him in his previous home. But I think they fibbed.. He seems the dominant one here even though he is the new arrival.
Adding a new kitty takes a lot of time and commitment. It doubles everything
I am sure others will chime in! And yes, the humane society has a lot of great souls waiting for a purrfect forever home too!
**One of the best cat and dog I shared a journey with came from the humane society! A black cat (becz they get passed over a lot in shelters) ^Ebony^ lived to 16 and her buddy ^Max^ a rottie pup passed over too- ( lost his battle to bone cancer at 13). What a journey that is engraved in my heart forever.
and 1 homed show bengal. They would sleep on my lap at the same time! All different colors of spots! They got along perfectly and came to me at different ages.My ^Yoda^ Sphynx lost her bengal brothers of old age. We got 2 yr old Macie spayed female bengal as a rehome for 1.5 yr old spayed female ^Yoda^.
They got along great bur never slept on top of each other, nearby but not on each other. They played constantly with me and with each other at 10 pm like clockwork. They never fought.
Macie kept yowling and looking everywhere when ^Yoda^ Passed away. We got 10 mos old Toby as a rehome and had him neutered right away.
They are not friends yet and not sure if they will be. Nothing is guaranteed when adding a kitty. We want to go slow and wait till his hormones settle a bit since being neutered. We were told the female used to pick on him in his previous home. But I think they fibbed.. He seems the dominant one here even though he is the new arrival.
Adding a new kitty takes a lot of time and commitment. It doubles everything
I am sure others will chime in! And yes, the humane society has a lot of great souls waiting for a purrfect forever home too!
**One of the best cat and dog I shared a journey with came from the humane society! A black cat (becz they get passed over a lot in shelters) ^Ebony^ lived to 16 and her buddy ^Max^ a rottie pup passed over too- ( lost his battle to bone cancer at 13). What a journey that is engraved in my heart forever.
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Any of the "Oriental" breeds would get along with a Sphynx: Siamese, Oriental Shorthair, Havana Brown, Tonkinese, etc. They are active, intelligent, playful and easy to take care of (sleek, short coats require minimal grooming).
A tip: You can find almost any breed up for adoption if you check the breeders' websites. Frequently they will have "retired" cats who are young (usually 3 years or less), neutered and have all their shots. Most breeders charge far less for a retired cat than a kitten! Sometimes they also have kittens or young cats who have been returned to them when a potential adopter changed their mind. If you're in North America you can check out a website called "breedlist" (Google) which has a pretty good listing of breeders, a listing for "retired friends" and information on the various breeds available.
When I first adopted Yoko at 9 months of age, I only had one other cat, Thunder. He's a huge 20 lb shelter tabby, he has a great personality but he's very mellow and not very active. Yoko was hitting her "teenaged" stage and was climbing up the walls! I grew up with Siamese, so I knew them well. I adopted Victor, the Oriental Shorthair, from a breeder. He's a Sealpoint, but his father's a silver spotted tabby and his mother is a seal tortie point.
Now Yoko and Victor chase each other around the house in the mornings, then when it's nap time they all fall into a heap of various configurations... apparently Thunder makes a better pillow than Victor, most of the time! Yoko gets the best of both worlds and is a lot calmer and more affectionate. Here's a pic of the three of them heaped in their favourite old office chair:
A tip: You can find almost any breed up for adoption if you check the breeders' websites. Frequently they will have "retired" cats who are young (usually 3 years or less), neutered and have all their shots. Most breeders charge far less for a retired cat than a kitten! Sometimes they also have kittens or young cats who have been returned to them when a potential adopter changed their mind. If you're in North America you can check out a website called "breedlist" (Google) which has a pretty good listing of breeders, a listing for "retired friends" and information on the various breeds available.
When I first adopted Yoko at 9 months of age, I only had one other cat, Thunder. He's a huge 20 lb shelter tabby, he has a great personality but he's very mellow and not very active. Yoko was hitting her "teenaged" stage and was climbing up the walls! I grew up with Siamese, so I knew them well. I adopted Victor, the Oriental Shorthair, from a breeder. He's a Sealpoint, but his father's a silver spotted tabby and his mother is a seal tortie point.
Now Yoko and Victor chase each other around the house in the mornings, then when it's nap time they all fall into a heap of various configurations... apparently Thunder makes a better pillow than Victor, most of the time! Yoko gets the best of both worlds and is a lot calmer and more affectionate. Here's a pic of the three of them heaped in their favourite old office chair:
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I love your babies ❤️❤️❤️❤️Any of the "Oriental" breeds would get along with a Sphynx: Siamese, Oriental Shorthair, Havana Brown, Tonkinese, etc. They are active, intelligent, playful and easy to take care of (sleek, short coats require minimal grooming).
A tip: You can find almost any breed up for adoption if you check the breeders' websites. Frequently they will have "retired" cats who are young (usually 3 years or less), neutered and have all their shots. Most breeders charge far less for a retired cat than a kitten! Sometimes they also have kittens or young cats who have been returned to them when a potential adopter changed their mind. If you're in North America you can check out a website called "breedlist" (Google) which has a pretty good listing of breeders, a listing for "retired friends" and information on the various breeds available.
When I first adopted Yoko at 9 months of age, I only had one other cat, Thunder. He's a huge 20 lb shelter tabby, he has a great personality but he's very mellow and not very active. Yoko was hitting her "teenaged" stage and was climbing up the walls! I grew up with Siamese, so I knew them well. I adopted Victor, the Oriental Shorthair, from a breeder. He's a Sealpoint, but his father's a silver spotted tabby and his mother is a seal tortie point.
Now Yoko and Victor chase each other around the house in the mornings, then when it's nap time they all fall into a heap of various configurations... apparently Thunder makes a better pillow than Victor, most of the time! Yoko gets the best of both worlds and is a lot calmer and more affectionate. Here's a pic of the three of them heaped in their favourite old office chair:
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Stunning babies ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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I think a Devon Rex which has hair and does not shed. They have wavy fur. They have great personalities. I have a Sphynx now but the two cats I had last were Devin Rex. They are the most living intelligent cats. They are also cousins to the Sphynx