Ideal Cat For A Toddler

bluelass

My daughter is two and a half.

Myself and hubby are big cat lovers.

I havent had a cat in over nine years now I lost my much loved Tiggy in 2017.

Part of the reason for so long without a cat is my first marriage was abusive which resulted in my lovely lady cat being left to die by my evil ex.

Then i went through a awful separation and divorce before meeting my now husband.

We both like tuxedo and black cats ( Tiggy was a tuxedo i have lots of pics of her).

I heated torties can be aggressive i have my eye on a tortie point siamese and a spyhnx cat.

Getting another tuxedo would seem a bit sad like im trying to replace my dear cat.

Savvy_Sue

Surely temperament is more important than appearance in a cat to be introduced into a home with a toddler? Temperament of both toddler and cat … your child MUST understand it's not a toy, and must be respected.

marcia_

I would suggest a kitten of any breed or description. The cat then grows up used to children so long as you teach your child to be gentle, know that it is not a toy and when to leave the cat alone etc.

Dobbibill

has your toddler been around other cats for you to be sure they aren't allergic to their fur?

it would be heartbreaking to get another cat to then find out your toddler has an allergy and you have to rehome it :(

Jemma01

We have a family ragdoll, lovely temperament, he's not used to children so he just avoids them and hides away. He likes to be pet. The most important part is, it needs to be trained around children and other cats. We don't have children in the house nor other cats, and he tends to avoid crowds. (Our family house is generally quiet). Because he's not trained around other cats, he can be a troublemaker when he ventures out 😂.

Bottom line is, it's all about training as long as the breed is known to have a good temperament. I agree with @marcia_ that it's probably best to be a kitten.

Pollycat

With cat rescues being full to busting point, why consider a "tortie point siamese and a spyhnx cat" pedigree?

Black cats are notoriously hard to rehome. If you like black cats, give one (or two) a loving home.

I've had lots of cats over the years.

Colour/markings/breed have never been the major reasons for homing them.

Flugelhorn

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82097637#Comment_82097637

Why are black cats harder to rehome (serious question, I've never had a cat myself as am allergic but rather like black cats) ?

marcia_

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82097652#Comment_82097652

because people believe they are bad luck and a rescues perspective is that they are not photogenic enough

Pollycat

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82097652#Comment_82097652

As answered below your post.

I like black cats too (although I've never had one).

RSPCA view:

New figures reveal black cats are x3 more likely to come into RSPCA ca

Only one of my 6 cats over 50 years was my actual choice, the others were foisted on me for various reasons.

The worst being the last of a litter which was going to be drowned if nobody took him.

He turned out to be a real sweetie.

Slinky

I would suggest talking to a rescue and look for a confident black and white adult cat they consider will be good with children. Kittens are hard work, I'm sure you have enough of that with a two year old.

Tortie cats can have a bit of cattitude - not aggressiveness, but they can live life on their terms. Siamese can be quite demanding. Can't imagine what a tortie siamese might turn out like.

Sphynx. No. Poor little hairless things. Cats need fur.

sammyjammy

Sphynx cats require specialist, expensive care and alot it time and attention.

I agree, get a kitten and try and introduce your toddler to the kitten before you agree to adopt to see how they both behave.