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lynnm1947 (original poster member #15300) posted at 4:43 PM on Thursday, September 12th, 2013
I am allergic to cat dander, but my S/O loves cats. He has suggested (and I can't tell if he's serious) that we get this breed. I personally don't think I could live with Golum day in, day out. What do you think?
Age: 64..ummmmmmm, no...............65....no...oh, hell born in 1947. You figure it out!
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TrulyReconciled ( member #3031) posted at 4:53 PM on Thursday, September 12th, 2013
Yikes ... there's Grumpy Cat and then there's Beelzebub 
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Crescita ( member #32616) posted at 5:19 PM on Thursday, September 12th, 2013
Awe, I'd love that kitty to pieces!
You even get to (well have to) bathe them regularly because their skin produces an oil that can be quite stinky.
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nowiknow23 ( member #33226) posted at 5:20 PM on Thursday, September 12th, 2013
I'm sure the cat's personality would be more of a factor than his/her looks. If it was a total sweetie, you'd come around. 
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tushnurse ( member #21101) posted at 6:56 PM on Thursday, September 12th, 2013
There are breeds that tend to be less allergenic than others. My Maine Coon mut didn't bother my mom at all, but the one I have now pretty much prevent her from entering my home.
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SisterMilkshake ( member #30024) posted at 7:04 PM on Thursday, September 12th, 2013
Look at its bum! Uuummm, no thank you.
I love kitty's, and I am sure nik is right about the personality thing. I bet these cats do have kick ass personalities 'cause they sure don't have the looks thing going for them. 
My Maine Coon mut didn't bother
Hey, tushnurse, I have one of those, too. And, I am very allergic to cats, they can trigger severe asthmatic reactions in me. My bedroom is a cat free zone and whenever I touch Binx I wash my hands. We have had him for 5 years now and I haven't had an asthma attack once!
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sinsof thefather ( member #29295) posted at 7:12 PM on Thursday, September 12th, 2013
Awe, I'd love that kitty to pieces!
Awww... me too.... he'd be my *special* little kitty. I'd definitely love him.
Serious question here though if anyone knows - does this breed of cat have high temperature requirements and need cat jackets indoors etc.,?
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nowiknow23 ( member #33226) posted at 7:26 PM on Thursday, September 12th, 2013
Kitties riding roombas = untoppable.
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lynnm1947 (original poster member #15300) posted at 7:48 PM on Thursday, September 12th, 2013
My S/O says, in a whiney voice, "But....you could buy him the most delightful little outfits." As if.
Age: 64..ummmmmmm, no...............65....no...oh, hell born in 1947. You figure it out!
"I could have missed the pain, but I would have had to miss the dance." Garth Brooks
Sad in AZ ( member #24239) posted at 8:04 PM on Thursday, September 12th, 2013
Sphinx cats are pretty cool. I'd like to have one. 
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broken2 ( member #16935) posted at 8:05 PM on Thursday, September 12th, 2013
Sad in AZ ( member #24239) posted at 4:51 AM on Friday, September 13th, 2013
I didn't read your post all the way through, Lynn; don't get one of these for allergies--they don't have any hair, but they have a very real dander problem. They need to be wiped down daily.
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wannabenormal ( member #19772) posted at 5:10 AM on Friday, September 13th, 2013
No because I think he'd win in a fight. He looks mean and tough!
inhishands55 ( member #9454) posted at 5:11 AM on Friday, September 13th, 2013
I'm sorry that is not a pretty kitty...I don't know what I would call it...Not my cat for one thing though...
I like the furry ones best....
sadcat ( member #8637) posted at 11:59 AM on Friday, September 13th, 2013
I love naked cats! But for allergies I hear that siberians are a good breed.
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lynnm1947 (original poster member #15300) posted at 2:01 PM on Friday, September 13th, 2013
I've heard that, too. Sad, thanks for the info on sphinx re: dander. Now I have ammunition!
Age: 64..ummmmmmm, no...............65....no...oh, hell born in 1947. You figure it out!
"I could have missed the pain, but I would have had to miss the dance." Garth Brooks
Rebreather ( member #30817) posted at 3:23 PM on Friday, September 13th, 2013
Why is it inside out?! /Joey
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silverhopes ( member #32753) posted at 4:27 PM on Friday, September 13th, 2013
Isn't that Scary Cat, one of Grumpy Cat's nemeses?
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Vulcanized ( member #33523) posted at 6:08 PM on Friday, September 13th, 2013
Hell yeah! But ... only if he was a rescue.
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