pedigree cats?

Question

i am currently looking into pedigree cats, british blues, and was wandering if anyone owns a pedigree cat, do you let them out or keep them in?ive had mixed opinions on this but would rather not keep it in, will go for a normal cat otherwise.i already own two domestic cats

Answer 1

I can understand that this is a hard decision as to what to do for the best as there are pros & cons on both sides as to whether to keep your cat in or not.

I have pedigree cats but they don't go out by themselves. I have a run in the garden for them & occasionally (when it is dark) will take one out for a walk on a harness. They have the run of the house, lots of toys & seem very happy. It would be difficult though if I had only one cat that I kept inside & two that were free to come & go as they pleased.

Have you considered cat-proof fencing your garden or attaching a run to the side of the house & restricting all of your cats? Because, I love all my cats & would love them no matter what breed they were or how much they cost me & I would heartbroken if anything happened to them. So, to be honest, even if mine were humble moggies, they would be treated the same.

So, if your reasons for letting your two existing cats out seem valid to you, then why treat a British Blue any differently? If it is because you feel that it is more likely to be stolen as a pedigree cat then yes, perhaps it might be a good idea to get another moggie ('normal' cat) - if you visit some rescue centres then you may find a British Blue look alike that's perfect.

The only other thing to consider is that some pedigree cat breeders ask new owners to sign contracts & sometimes those contracts stipulate that the kitten/cat be kept inside.

However, it's all up to you & what you feel is best. The important thing is that your cats are healthy & happy.

Answer 2

Most animal welfare agencies prefer that owners keep cats in, and they are right if you want to be as safe as possible. But realistically, I think indoor-outdoor can be OK under certain circumstances - if you don't have a great deal of car traffic where you live, wild animals or roaming dogs are not a big issue and you must keep the cat inside at night under all circumstances. Also I think the cat should have a way to escape to the indooors if it feels frightened by something. You are always assuming some risk if a cat is indoor-outdoor. I love my normal cat and wouldn't make a distinction between pedigreed or not in making this decision. Mine is an indoor-outdoor cat, but I feel that our situation makes it reasonably safe, though not perfectly safe. I have lived in my home for 12 years and have had no problems with the indoor-outdoor lifestyle for our cats given our circumstances and neither have our neighbors who have indoor-outdoor cats.

Answer 3

If you are looking at getting a pedigree cat, then you are going to pay a bit of money for it. Then why take the risk of letting it go outside, its not worth it. Letting it outside is making it vulnerable, predators, cars, stealing etc....

Answer 4

No cat should be allowed outdoors, pedigree or not. There is no reason for it. Responsible owners will not allow it. If you are looking to buy a kitten from a breeder, they may even have a clause in their contract forbidding you from putting them outside.

I've owned purebreds and mutts, and I don't risk any of their lives by allowing them outside. It's just not worth them getting hit by a car, eating anti-freeze, being poisoned, being disemboweled by a dog, being set on fire by kids, getting fleas, getting ticks, getting sick from communicable diseases, being stolen, or all the other things that could happen.

http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/humane_society_magazines_and_newsletters/all_animals/volume_4_issue_1_spring_2002/a_safe_cat_is_a_happy_cat_and_your_cat_is_only_safe_indoors.html

Answer 5

I have a mixture of pedigree and moggy. They always go out. It is very cruel to keep them indoors all the time. Yes there are dangers, but so there is for us when we go out, doesn;t stop us though. Just give it some thought! Cats love hunting and playing in gardens, and to deprive them of that is very cruel.
It seems to be a predominatly usa or Canada thing to keep cats in doors, never heard of it here in uk untill a few years ago. I was shocked on my first visit to Canada to see cats, that most independant of annimals, tied up in front gardens. Give him his freedom, we are all entiled to that

Answer 6

I own a scimese lilac point. Pure breed. Anyways, it's best never to allow your cat outside. Most pedigree cats arn't as tough and strong as other cat's so they can't protect themselves.

Answer 7

I have a Brittish Blue and she is a SNOB I dont let her out at all I would die if something happened to Sadie Once in a while she sneeks out and I chase her back inside.

Answer 8

IT IS A HIGH CLASS CAT