Do cats make good christmas presents?
Around this time of year, I often get e-mailed from people asking me do cats make good Christmas presents and if so, what sort of cat would I advise? Well, firstly, let me say that a cat is an extremely serious purchase and you must be sure you’re going to be able to look after the animal. Lots of people these days are buying animals for their children and the animals are quickly disregarded after the Christmas period when the child becomes bored. This I do not agree with but that’s not to say that cats cannot be used as a Christmas gift. There are lots of cats out there, particularly during the winter time who are looking for a good home and if you’re able to provide that, all the better.
My personal favourite cats which I feel make fantastic pets are persian cats. I feel these make absolutely fantastic pets and are most definitely my favourite breed of cat.
Of course, a Persian is going to be slightly more expensive than your average kitten at your local pet shelter, but if you’re looking for a truly beautiful cat then I feel the persians are definitely the best option. I spent many days looking at the Persians on catchannel.com and can honestly say I am simply in love with them. I own two of them personally and cannot say I’ve ever seen a more beautiful and placid animal.
The only downside, particularly when buying for the children of the house is that they’re not particularly active when compared to other types of household cats. This is not to say they’re not great fun, but if you’re expecting a cat that is going to be extremely exciting and jumping around your house, you’re probably going to be disappointed.