When it comes to the easiest cats to raise, native cats like the orange tabby and the mackerel tabby top the list. Native cats are known for their robust physical capabilities. In contrast, breed cats such as the silver shaded British Shorthair are not as tough in terms of physical resilience as their native counterparts.
I have a silver shaded British Shorthair, while my friend has an orange tabby. My silver shaded cat is two years old. Due to the heat, it may drink less water, or if the cat food has a high salt content, it will develop tear stains. Seasonally, it may also lose patches of fur occasionally, and it is rather picky about its food. On the other hand, my friend’s nine – month – old orange tabby has had no issues so far, except for a loss of appetite during the teething period.
In terms of personality, breed cats are indeed more affectionate and gentle than native cats, making them more suitable as pets. My silver shaded cat will greet me when I open the door and then lie down for a belly rub. It enjoys being petted and never shies away. If I sit on the sofa for a while, it will jump up and rub against my hand. In comparison, the orange tabby is less clingy. It will hide when the door is opened and also avoid being touched unless it wants to be petted. When it desires attention and you don’t oblige, it will meow loudly, showing its talkative nature.
The cat in question has a decent appearance, but it doesn’t seem to be a two – month – old kitten. It’s not clear exactly how old it is. Cats that are older may have already formed their personalities and behavior patterns, which may be difficult to change. It remains to be seen whether the owner – to – be can accept its existing traits.
I brought my silver shaded cat home when it was exactly two months old. At that time, in the cattery, it had learned to use the litter box from the adult cats, and playing with other kittens had helped it control the intensity of its pouncing and biting during play. Before adopting it, I did a lot of research. I also worked on shaping its behavior. For example, to prevent it from biting the electrical wires, I placed some unused charging cables for it to chew on while playing with it using a cat teaser. Over time, it became more interested in the cat teaser and lost interest in the wires. In terms of diet, at first, I fed it canned kitten food or cat food mixed with water to encourage it to drink more. Unfortunately, this method was not very effective, but it did make the cat picky about food. It won’t even smell the food it doesn’t like, so it has no interest in rummaging through the trash. However, there are still some behaviors that I haven’t been able to correct, like it never buries its feces. But it’s not a major problem; I’ve just gotten used to it. The advantage of raising a young kitten is that it will trust you completely. When trimming its nails or giving it a bath, it will only growl at you but won’t scratch or bite. So, as long as you do your homework before raising a cat, many common problems that trouble cat owners can be avoided.
My friend’s orange tabby was taken home at an even younger age, but my friend didn’t do much research. As a result, the early – stage behavior and personality cultivation were not very successful, and now the cat has some aggressive behaviors. We can only hope that it will change as it matures.
In conclusion, for novice cat owners, it is advisable to choose a male cat that is at least two months old, bred in a formal cattery, and has been raised by adult cats. Male cats recover more quickly after neutering and develop prominent cheeks, which many cat owners prefer in terms of appearance. (However, both my silver shaded cat and my friend’s orange tabby are females. Sometimes, the connection you feel with a cat is more important than its gender.) Based on this, if you like a gentle and clingy cat, choose a breed cat; if you prefer an active and lively cat, choose a native cat.
If you want a cat that is obedient and good – looking, you need to put in a lot of effort in the early stage. I don’t think cats should be treated like lords to be served. We take good care of and train them to make them qualified pets for us. It is through long – term companionship that they gradually become family members.
Of course, for me, appearance is everything. As long as a cat is beautiful, I’m all for it!
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