Hello everyone. I am Awais from Pakistan. I am looking to add a new cat to the family. I am coming to States this December so I might purchase me a cat and bring it back here. Right now I have a 1.5 year old alley cat I have owned since it was about 3-4 months old.
Ok now I'll keep it short and cut to the chase. Jaguar is my favorite animal among larger cats and I am looking for something that has few of the Jaguar's trademark physical traits, minus the markings.
What i am looking for:
Energy level is not much an issue. it'll be staying at a house so its alright and it can flex all its vocal chords. No worries.
I've looked around a bit and initial research has thrown up Maine Coon or Siberian breed. I like Maine Coons but they apparently don't have muscular built..only very large?
Further research has thrown up Himalayan cat as a good alternative:
I am also not averse to a mixed breed. Maine Coon x Himalayan with Maine Coon's size and Himalayan's muscular neck and wide head should be perfect combination. Are there any breeders who've worked on these lines? How much should I be looking to pay for such a cat?
TIA
PS: I think the resident male in my area is a cross between a Himalayan and a feral cat because it's got blue eyes, medium length coat and a large head. Much larger than the average alley cat.
This pic doesnt do it justice, but the best shot I have. Showed up at our wall last night:
Ok now I'll keep it short and cut to the chase. Jaguar is my favorite animal among larger cats and I am looking for something that has few of the Jaguar's trademark physical traits, minus the markings.
What i am looking for:
- Large muscular build. Not prone to obesity.
- Large/Massive head. Like in a Jaguar. Muscular Neck
- Hair length is not an issue
Energy level is not much an issue. it'll be staying at a house so its alright and it can flex all its vocal chords. No worries.
I've looked around a bit and initial research has thrown up Maine Coon or Siberian breed. I like Maine Coons but they apparently don't have muscular built..only very large?
Further research has thrown up Himalayan cat as a good alternative:
http://www.thecatsite.com/Breeds/57/Himalayan-Cats.htmlThe Himalayan should have a round, massive head, attached to a thick short neck, with small round-tipped ears and large, round, wide-set eyes.
I am also not averse to a mixed breed. Maine Coon x Himalayan with Maine Coon's size and Himalayan's muscular neck and wide head should be perfect combination. Are there any breeders who've worked on these lines? How much should I be looking to pay for such a cat?
TIA
PS: I think the resident male in my area is a cross between a Himalayan and a feral cat because it's got blue eyes, medium length coat and a large head. Much larger than the average alley cat.
This pic doesnt do it justice, but the best shot I have. Showed up at our wall last night: