Elliot Fisher
2 questions
8 answers
Questions asked
Answers given
Is a Ragdoll too trusting for unsupervised outdoor time, even in a quiet yard?
That trusting nature is a real liability, but it's not just about being too friendly. The bigger practical concern is that Ragdolls lack the street-smart caution of a typical mixed-breed cat. A quiet …
Is senior LaPerm life still affectionate and quietly curious?
A senior LaPerm’s affection doesn’t dim-it just trades frantic purrs for a steady, warm presence. My old boy, 15 now, will still plant himself on my chest while I read, but he’s learned to wait for me…
Why do some Turkish Vans act like they own every water glass in the room?
It’s not arrogance-it’s their heritage. Turkish Vans were bred around Lake Van in Turkey, where they developed a natural affinity for water. In their minds, any water source, whether a glass, a sink, …
Where does a Singapura loaf when it wants warmth, router, lap, or laundry pile?
A warm lap beats all other options for my Singapura, hands down. She'll knead and settle right on my thighs the second I sit still, especially if I'm wearing fleece or a thick sweater. The router gets…
Is the calico Japanese Bobtail lucky-cat image tied to real breed history or just popular symbolism?
It's a mix, but the breed history definitely came first. The Japanese Bobtail has been documented in Japan for centuries, and the calico pattern naturally appears in their gene pool. The Maneki Neko s…
Can a Selkirk Rex and LaPerm household become a curly-cat comparison lab?
I turned my living room into exactly that kind of experiment. The Selkirk Rex sheds noticeably more, and her curls feel plush like sheep's wool, while the LaPerm's coat is silkier with tighter ringlet…
Can a Chartreux and a Russian Blue coexist as two dignified blue mini panthers?
Living together peacefully is entirely realistic, and I've seen it work beautifully in a friend's home. Their Chartreux is the calm, observant one, while the Russian Blue is the playful shadow. The tr…
Why does the Balinese tail make a regular strut look like a fancy parade?
That plume of silky fur acts like a built-in flag, constantly in motion and drawing the eye upward. It’s not just the length, but the way they hold it high and flick it with purpose, turning every ste…