caliAl Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 After much debating, me and the girlfriend have decided to get a Birman cat. After doing a bit of research I see most people have these as indoor cats. Is this because they are an expensive breed and could be nicked or do some breeds prefer the indoor life? I live in a quite road with woods nearby and no major main roads, so I’m sure the cat would enjoy itself more outside then in, plus I always have back doors open and there’s not much I could do you stop the cat getting out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I know that there are breeds where people keep them inside party because of the risk of theft but also because they are quite 'wild' so are a threat to native animals, however I don't think this applied to this type of cat? How much are they then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Birman's are lazy buggers anyway, but they do go out, but i will warn you they need to be groomed on a regular basis, and especially if they go out, or you will end up with a half bald cat as they can get matted and the only option is to clip them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caliAl Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 I know that there are breeds where people keep them inside party because of the risk of theft but also because they are quite 'wild' so are a threat to native animals, however I don't think this applied to this type of cat? How much are they then? They cost anywhere between £300 - £400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caliAl Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 Birman's are lazy buggers anyway, but they do go out, but i will warn you they need to be groomed on a regular basis, and especially if they go out, or you will end up with a half bald cat as they can get matted and the only option is to clip them. So would grooming be everyday type thing? Have you had any personal experience with this breed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Wikipedia says their coat doesn't matt. It does look like it would!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 So would grooming be everyday type thing? Have you had any personal experience with this breed? I have a couple of friends who have them, and yes every day, they do need a fair bit of maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caliAl Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 I have a couple of friends who have them, and yes every day, they do need a fair bit of maintenance. Does the cat mind grooming or will it be a battle everyday? Do your friends let their cats outside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 A half clippered cat would be hilarious!! My little (and I mean little, we got her at 3 months old and she looked like she was 4 weeks) street cat was kept indoors only, as she had feline luekemia . Would whine a bit in the summer, but would make her fun! She would mental for an hour a day running round the house, up the stairs, etc. You could always take the cat for a walk on the leash... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Our Siamese is an indoor cat. Well he does have a wander round the garden on occasion but only if we're both watching him, they don't stray far though. For us it's mainly due to the area we live in he'd likely get nicked, but they also not known for their road sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Does the cat mind grooming or will it be a battle everyday? Do your friends let their cats outside? You need to start getting them used to grooming from an early age, but they do get to enjoy it, and yes our friends Birmans do go out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safely Insured Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Get a maine coon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veilside Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 anybody thought of naming their cat supra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 What about a ragdoll cat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 anybody thought of naming their cat supra? Nah - didn't sound right. Mine is called Shelby. (And she's gray with black stripes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Shelby is a great name. Our cats just had 5 kittens so I need to find five names. Shelby is going on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broomie Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 What about a ragdoll cat? weve got 3 ragdolls cats as indoor cats and there fine, we let them wander round the garden from time to time but there quite happy being indoors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Shelby is a great name. Our cats just had 5 kittens so I need to find five names. Shelby is going on the list. Well that's got to give you a theme then... Ummm won't you be selling/giving them away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sweetpea Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 OK, I am a breeder of Birmans so may be I can answer some of the questions. Birmans are well suited to an indoor life though I know of some that go out. However, like any cat they will bring in the local wildlife as a present. One that I homed brought home baby rabbits. It they are allowed out they will require more grooming as they will no doubt pick up bits and pieces of undergrowth and if they get caught in the rain, they would be liable to matt. If kept indoors, they are an easy breed to look after and you could probably groom them every 2/3 days to keep the amount of fur down. If you don't groom them very often then they will shed a lot of fur around the house for you to clear up anyway. Someone suggested Ragdolls and I can tell you that all the above applies to them as well. Both breeds are very easy to live with. Sweetpea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caliAl Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 What the differences between a ragdoll and birman? It would be great if I could just let the cat roam the back garden (which is fully enclosed with 6 foot fences) while I'm also outside also, but if my old cat is anything to go by, as soon as I opened the back door the cat was gone for hours on end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caliAl Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 OK, I am a breeder of Birmans so may be I can answer some of the questions. Birmans are well suited to an indoor life though I know of some that go out. However, like any cat they will bring in the local wildlife as a present. One that I homed brought home baby rabbits. It they are allowed out they will require more grooming as they will no doubt pick up bits and pieces of undergrowth and if they get caught in the rain, they would be liable to matt. If kept indoors, they are an easy breed to look after and you could probably groom them every 2/3 days to keep the amount of fur down. If you don't groom them very often then they will shed a lot of fur around the house for you to clear up anyway. Someone suggested Ragdolls and I can tell you that all the above applies to them as well. Both breeds are very easy to live with. Sweetpea Do you have any for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Well that's got to give you a theme then... Ummm won't you be selling/giving them away? Yes, but all will have approved names before I let them into the big bad world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 It would be great if I could just let the cat roam the back garden (which is fully enclosed with 6 foot fences) . Can't cats easily get over a 6ft fence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Yes, but all will have approved names before I let them into the big bad world. But they will just get changed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Can't cats easily get over a 6ft fence? Mine can, maybe these status cats are too inbred to be able to jump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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