Hi all

I was hoping that I could get some information about cat breeds that would be most suitable for me.
I've not had a cat since my childhood but I'm looking in to getting one.

I don't work as I am disabled so I am usually home a lot, though sometimes I do travel to visit friends, my other half and I go to a festival or two in the summer.
So I'm away now and then but I do not live alone.
I'd like a breed that prefers to be in the house and is affectionate (I know cats will vary).

I guess those are the basics.
I do love the look of Ragdolls but I read they shed a lot and too much shedding would be an issue in this house.

Any ideas/help/tips etc would be most welcome

id say:

Ragdoll or Maine coon.

We will al recommend our fave breeds but I would recommend a lovely British Shorthair or a Selkirk - great lapcats

As I said, I read that Ragdolls shed a lot, and I don't mind a little but a lot is not great for me at this moment.

Ragdolls are beautiful...very loving and ideal house cats...
Pls keep us updated with your choice...

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Just read your above posts, i didn't realise they shed that much?
How about a maine coon then...secondary to Raggies.. lovely!!

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We have a Maine Coon and a Siberian - both affectionate and intelligent breeds. I keep their shedding down with grooming.

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Does anyone on the boards have a Ragdoll? I do love them, but yes, I have heard that they can shed too much.
Or can this be controlled with proper grooming?

I'll have to look up Siberian

Some people with allergies are fine with Siberians too

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