Hi!

We already have 3 indoor moggies and we also adopted one outdoor one - who we had spayed and are feeding everyday but unfortunately she does not want to live inside (and she has been with us for 10 yrs) and is a bit wild...

Anyway the 3 indoor cats are friendly and lively and I love all of our kittes (in and out doors) very much BUT - none of them is really cuddly or likes to sit in lap. That is why we were considering buying a pedigree cat but we are unsure of what breed...We are going to buy a kitten next year but we just want to make the right decison...

I was thinking of Ragdoll (as they are supposed to flap out when held - but does this equal lap cat? You know - purr, want to cuddle, sit on your lap cat..) or Persian. We had a ginger persian boy when I was a child and he was very affectionate and a lap cat but unfortunately we didn't know better at the time and my parents bought him from a BYB and he died of liver failure when just over a year old. We loved him dearly but we never bought a pedigree cat after that bad experiene (it was more than 15 yrs ago). So I was also thinking persians, but I am affraid cause I heard (cats101 or some similar show on animal planet) that about 40% persians are affected by I think kidney cysts or something? And I sure don't want to buy a cat that will die prematurely...Oh and I also don't like those ultra type persians with no face at all if you know what I mean...

As for the looks (besides ragdolls and persians) I really like Norwegian forest cats, and also Balinese (not similar I know, but I have strange tastes ) - tho I hear they are not really lap cats.

Any breed I 've missed that is known for being a lap cat? I know every cat is an individual and I would ask a breeder to help me choose the cuddliest kitten.

The cat I buy will be indoors only as are my other 3 cats. I heard that males tend to be friendlier - is that true (the cat will be fixed regardless of gender)

Thanks!

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Hi there

Ok, I'll admit from the outset to a total bias for Persians bearing in mind that I actually breed them. All of mine are totally cuddly lap cats. That's the reason why I love them so much, because no matter wha tthey're doing, they're always pleased to be picked up for a cuddle. I'm hoping that the person on the forum who has one of my kittens will agree with me when I say that they take cuddling to a whole new level! Ragdolls are lovely too, and are pretty similar to the Persian in temperament.

My girl usually produces the open type Persians (the ones who don't have very flat faces), and many seem to prefer them as pets. If a breeder is responsible and reputable, they will test for PKD, polycystic kidney disease. I'd recommend only buying a kitten if it or both parents tested negative for the PKD gene. Again, all of mine are tested. I even test kittens I've bred myself from two known negative parents, as I'd rather be stupidly sure than risk breeding from a cat who will pass on even a carrier status for this terrible disease.

If you'd like more information about Persians in general or mine in particular, please feel free to drop me a message and I'll do what I can to help you.

A Selkirk Rex! They come in both long and short hair and if you are not bothered about showing then there are often variants (straight coat instead of curly) around who have just the same affectionate temperament but without the curls. Though the variants do make very good Pedigree Pet show cats. All reputable breeders breed from PKD negative lines and as one of the outcrosses is the Persian, many are very Persian-like in temperament.

I can give you a list of reputable breeders if you are interested and want to pm me. I don't breed but we have 4 SR neuters and all get on well with the moggies and are just such wonderful characters.

Carol

I would like to add that not all Ragdolls are going to be Lap-cats, we have 4 here and although they love to be with you by sitting on the arm of the chair and they will follow us about the house etc etc we have found they dont sit on our laps. Our Alfie will sit on the back of a chair while im watching tv and he pulls my hair and purrs constantly but if i pick him up to sit on my lap then he will jump down and sit on the floor next to me or move onto the arm of the chair. Good luck in whatever breed you get ............Chris

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It depends on the cat. Lots of the breeds you mentioned have a high proportion of 'lap-cats'. I have two ocicats which I got knowing they were not going to be lap-cats and sure enough, one sooks until you pick him up and will always climb up for a snuggle.

If a lap-cat is what you want most of all, I'd suggest trying one of the breed rescues. You can still get a pedigree you like but you will know if it's a lap-cat for sure

How have you resisted all this time!!! I know I am biased but I think this breed is fantastic. Hoping for kittens next spring and to add another queen - looking for a silver tabby queen and a show boy.

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We've got 2 Burmese boys and they couldn't be more cuddly snugglebugs if they tried. When you sit down one or both of them land on you in seconds, then you end up desperate to go to the loo, or wanting a cup of tea, but not wanting to disturb them by getting up!!

They're also great with children and love sleeping down the bed with you.

They're great fun, because they're an active breed and keep us entertained hours by rolling around with each other like puppies and chasing around - they're 7 years old now but think they're kittens.

I think a large part of it is buying from a good breeder, who has socialised them properly so they somehow end up with the idea that humans are just cats on two legs, to be played and cuddled with, rather than someone who hasn't bothered with them, except for putting food down then selling them on as soon as possible.

Our breeder had been getting the children from next door in to play with them every day, and they arrived really confident and cuddly.

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