a question for cat lovers..

My DH and I are moving into another apartment... thank god!! that allows cats.. I have always wanted a manecoon cat.... but I also love the bengal too...does anyone have any suggestions for websites, books, or breeders I can look up? I am looking for any suggestions and opinions on either breed...

TIA

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Try the Cat Fancier's Association...it's much like the AKC and will help you to find a reputable breeder.

Cat Fancier's Association

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thanks for the website!!!

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You can also do a search on petfinders.com.

If not, please do not purchase a purebreed from a pet store. Please look into a reputable breeder.

I found this on petfinders

bengal

Message edited 2/25/2006 4:57:42 PM.

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YOur welcome!!!

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no specific info, but my best friend has a maine coon, and says that they have amazing personalities in general.

good luck!

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My MIL has a gorgeous Maine Coon. She is very smart, quick, and gives my MIL a lot of love and attention. She doesn't like anyone outside of her immediate fam though. The only time she gives me any attention is if I house sit! But MIL adores her.

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Maine coons are beautiful, but so are Siamese.
But, they are very vocal and jump up on high furniture( I have a siamese mix and he is a handful).

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I dont know if you saw my post I have 3 bengal cats, and I got them through a breeder in Texas, her name is Jennifer Miller and she has some amazing bengals. Here is her website! Bengal cats

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my sister has a beautiful Maine coon but beware...the shedding hair is CRAZY!! My sister actually gets the cat shaved twice a year to keep down the shedding.

they are beautiful cats!!

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I have to chime in and rep my baby's breed. He's a Himalayan (which is a Persian and Siamese mix). Extremely intelligent, docile, playful, loves kids and other pets. I call him a dog inside a cat's body - but much smarter!

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I have a Maine Coon that I love to bits. He's so handsome. My guy is VERY vocal, doesn't like to be picked up alot of the time but looks for pets constantly. He is very hairy and I have never had him professionally groomed, but I brush him at least once a week. I was very fortunate and got him through (not directly from) my local shelter when he was 3.

I also have a regular domestic short-hair and he has a great personality - he's actually more fun than the Maine Coon.

I got both my cats as adults and saved them from being destroyed, so check your local shelter before buying from a breeder. Also, there is a great shop in Islip town called Cattitudes and she takes in strays and has all types of cats.

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