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Do these cat breeds go well with each other?

Im planning to get a Siamese and either a Norwegian Forest Cat, a Ragamuffin, a Ragdoll, or a Siberian. What I want to know is that if they can go well with each other without bothering my goldfish and getting themselves bored of each other. What cat should I have?

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1. ewwww

2. Why not get 2 of the same breed? Litter mates usually make good friends for life and keep each other entertained. Sounds like you need to research the traits of these different breeds to find out what qualities you like most.

3. I would say get the Forest cat...

Since they are very much like Maine Coons...They tend to be mellow and very loving and will always be playfull even after their kitten stages...

They also get along greatly with other animals..including dogs...

Good luck on choosing though ^ ^

4. Cats generally get along with the right introductions if they're not related. You could just get littermates though. I reccomend making sure you have a cat-proof top on your fish tank otherwise it will soon become cat food. Also, why go purebred? Why not save some mixed breed lives at a shelter or rescue. If you are set on purebred you can get a purebred at a shelter or rescue, as well. It's definitely better to have two cats then one. It's easier for them to get their exercise and it's very good companionship for them. You should make sure that you can keep the cats for their entire lives and that you can vaccinate, ID, spay and neuter, provide yearly veterinary exams(semiannual when they get old), get toys, food, brushes, etc and still have enough for emergency vet care if needed. You should research cats and what cat ownership entails, generally just arm yourself with as much knowledge as you can and you should have a long happy cat friendship.

I reccomend checking http://www.petfinder.com/index.html to see if there are any cats near you that you'd like to adopt. Check your local shelter too as not all shelters are registered with petfinder.

Here are some useful sites to familiarize yourself with. These are things every good cat owner should know.

Indoor Cat/Outdoor Cat Debate.
http://www.vet.ohio-state.edu/indoorcat
http://www.cat-world.com.au/KeepingIndoorCatsHappy.htm

Declawing
http://www.declawing.com/htmls/declawing.htm
http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/declaw.html

General Cat Care
http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/cat_care/
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pets_catcare

Spaying and Neutering
http://dede.essortment.com/catsspayneuter_reta.htm
http://www.petplace.com/cats/pros-and-cons-of-spaying-and-neutering-in-cats/page1.aspx

Cat Adoption
http://purebredcatbreedrescue.org/cat_adoption.htm
http://www.icanimalcenter.org/library/cats/adoptingacat.htm

Choosing a Cat
http://home.howstuffworks.com/cat-care-tips.htm
http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_adoption_information/choosing_the_right_cat.html

Hope I helped!

5. You'll need to take precations with your goldfish, such as putting it in a heavy tank with a mesh cover so it can't be tipped over.

I've found that cats are not breed conscious. In other words, there are no racist cats. You will need to take special precautions in introducing your cats unless they know each other already. There will be dominance issues no matter what you do, just because that's the way cats are. I wouldn't worry about the cats being bored because they're going to sleep most of the time anyway. If you provide toys for them, balls, fur mice, catnip pads and a scratching post, they'll entertain themselves and will still be happy to see you when you get home.

If you want to know the general characteristics of a certain breed (for example, how vocal is a Siamese? -- VERY) it is a good idea to go to www.cfainc.org to check up on these breeds to make sure they don't have any characteristics you can't tolerate. Within the breed, each cat will have its own personality, so the best thing to do is spend some time with a cat to see what it is like and if it has been well socialized.

Get your purebred cat from a breeder and not from a pet store. Cat breeders guarantee the health of their cats and are more likely to be able to answer any questions you may have, both now and after you get the cat. You'll be able to see the parents of the cat you are considering and you will be able to see what their personalities are like.

It would also be a good idea to buy a book about having a cat as a pet. Some books are also available for specific breeds, such as, "Your Siamese Cat". Check it out at one of the online book stores.

Please consider a domestic cat from an animal shelter, too. They can be wonderful pets, but be sure to spend a significant amount of time with it to be sure it's personality is what you want.