What type of cat is my type?

Question

I like the darker colors, like black.
It should be able to saty in a room for 8 hours while im at school.
It should'nt have long hair, sister and dad have allergies.
Im not to sure about what breed to get. We were think, American Shorthair..but is there any more original ones? Or are American Shaorthairs perfect?
Why for each one?

is there an online quiz i can take?

I am getting a shelter cat, but the breed of which to get is still a mystery!
They have every breed I could want!

i had a Black cat, American shorthair, and we were fine with the allergies. He passed away of heart attck a couple of years ago, and I still havent gotten over it. I want a cat in his memory. Since he was an American Shorthair, then I will get and American Shorthair!

Answer 1

If you're getting a shelter cat-and good for you-don't get your heart set on a breed, you're not likely to find it, and if you do, another cat my feel better to you when you get there. Pick a cat you respond to, and that responds to you back. Even if you go to the websites and take a breed finder quiz, keep in mind that while breeds may tend towards certain personalities, every cat is different, even if you're presented with 100 of the same breed.

If you need something that will be content locked in one room, a frisky kitten probably isn't the best choice for you. You're looking towards more of a fat lazy lap cat. (Why not let it roam? Cats aren't usually that destructive, and from an allergy standpoint, what's 8 hours out of 24 plus weekends?)

I have a long and a short hair cat, and the short hair, black cat actually sheds more and has more dander than the long hair, brown and white cat. A Rex or a Sphinx would probably be better for allergies, but they're known as hairless (Rexes have very short hair, Sphinx has more like peach fuzz), and may not suit your fancy of what a cat should be. I have also seen articles that black cats are worse on allergies because of their increased dander, etc, than other colors, regardless of hair length. Keep that in mind while you're looking.

Answer 2

Short or long hair in a cat makes no difference as far as allergies are concerned. People are allergic to the dander shed through the cat's skin.

Certainly an older cat will be most content to stay in a room by itself while you are at school. You can buy window perches that fit easily into most window frames so the cat can look outside.

Answer 3

American shorthair is the description given to every cat whose breed is mixed. Go to the pound and find a lovey cat. You'll recognize the type immediately- they rub on the bars and pur at you like they want you to pick them.

Answer 4

An american shorthair is an actual breed of cat. A DOMESTIC shorthair is what cats of mixed breed are refered to as.

Answer 5

You can find lots of domestic short hairs at shelters. Black and white (tuxedo) are always cute! They're not "breeds" more like mutts, but occasionally you do find purebreds at shelters, like Siamese or Persians.

Answer 6

Try this link. You can look at the cats and it tells you about the different types of breeds. Good luck.

Answer 7

i don't know of any kind of cat that will be fine on its own for eight hours, definitly not an american shorthair,or Oriental type of cat(ie Siamese abyssinian ocicat etc)

Answer 8

an American Shorthair is the best kind. We have one and If it starts shedding we have theese shedding wipes.

Answer 9

in allergies to the cats it's not the fur it is cat dander and usualy their saliva and from the claws. they are trying to breed nonallergic cats but ther is not enough yet, your best bet is to wait till you get on your own and get a cat as short haired cats have as much dander as long haired cats.

Answer 10

Adopt a shelter cat. Shelter cats come in all colors and sizes.