Does Anyone Know a Good Breed of Cat to Get Along With a Domestic Tuxedo Cat?
September 7th, 2010
i have a 2year old black and white female speyed short haired domestic cat that is a tad aggressive especially when she is put into boarding although at home she is fine. im thinking about buying a new kitten and i was wondering does anyone know of a nice placid breed of cat or has anyone been in a smiliar situation and if so how has it worked out? mika (my cat) has been introduced to another kitten but she was about 5months old. im thinking about buying a ragdoll or a himalayan or another DSH. any help would be apreciated. also im not sure what sex the new kitten will be but it will be desexed either way
thanks
Well if your looking for another cat, I think you should get the maine coon cat.
Breed has nothing to do with it – it’s all about the personality of the cat (there’s no such thing as a breed where every cat of that breed has the same personality type).
The question you should be asking instead is, what personality type would go well with your cat?
I don’t think there are any set in stone answers. In any household with multiple cats, the cats will work out a pecking order amongst themselves, with the most dominant cat coming out on top, and the more submissive cats taking 2nd, 3rd, etc places. All of the cats will figure out how to behave to keep relative peace. I think as long as you don’t get another very dominant cat, you won’t have any problems (note, for the first few weeks after introducing a new cat, they’ll still be working out their pecking order, so don’t be too alarmed if there is hissing and growling, etc, for a while).
To avoid getting another very dominant cat, I suggest getting an adult cat, preferably from a rescue where volunteers have had time to get to know the cat and observe how the cat is around other cats. That way, they can tell you with some certainty which cats are more normal or submissive cats that won’t clash too much with yours. The problem with getting kittens is that you really have no clue what personality it will have as an adult – it’s luck of the draw. With adults, their personality is already apparent.
Best of luck
If looking for a purebred cat, seek a reputable breeder who can help you with this issue. Breeds may be known for their particular behavioral traits, but many breeders breed not only for type, but for disposition.
All kittens are rambunctious, no matter what their breed. They are very energetic and take time to develop into their personality type. This said, getting a kitten that has been bred for disposition is a huge step to more assure for what you are seeking.
Scottish Folds are well known for their placid personalities. In fact, many people refer to them as furry doorstops. I had the pleasure of handling a SF kitten awhile ago, and the memory of his incredible sweet personality remains me me until today.
Of course, proper introductions are essential no matter what kind of cat you get. They need to be done gradually, and of course, not just putting them together and letting them work it out. Check out this website thoroughly for suggestions and some excellent reference books to help with this.
http://www.catbehaviorassociates.com/books.htm
and further information:
http://cats.about.com/cs/catmanagement101/a/introducecats.htm
I find male kittens to be easier to adjust to a new situation and become acquainted and accepted by a resident cat. Of course neutering is the wisest choice no later than 5 months of age. Spaying a female kitten is also essential, as you have already mentioned.
Don’t forget that the long hair cats require more time and attention in the grooming area than shorthairs, but both the ragdoll and the himalyan are famous for being sweet. Talk to breeders about disposition in their lines, of course.
We have two Oriental Shorthair neuters and they are the sweetest cats. I love the Siamese, but all of these cats are very dependent on their people, and are very talkative.
Hope this helps,
Troublesniffer
Owned by cats for over 40 years