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My Goofy LaPerm

Reader Stories: Living with a La Perm Cat

From A. J. Thompson

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 My Goofy LaPerm

"Show Kitty"

Cat's Name & Age: 

Permmerica BC Ernie's Joy to Jill

Best Characteristics of the Breed 

Intelligent and curious, very loving, and QUIET

Most Challenging Characteristics of the Breed 

Intelligent and curious -- sometimes to the point of being "naughty"

When, Where and How I Got My Cat 

My cat was a gift to me from two very special friends. She came to live with me when she was about six months old (October 2009)

I'd Describe My Cat As… 

Extremely affectionate and loving; highly intelligent and curious -- comes whenever I call her and minds well when she hears the words "No" or "Off"; a goofball that frequently falls off my lap when giving "air biscuits" or getting "lovies"; a face-kissing silly head; very easy to groom; plays well with other pets (both cats and dogs); very quiet -- no crying or yowling EVER

Advice 

  • If you want an independent, standoffish, don't touch me, no I don't want to be in your lap, I want to go outside, I'll let you know when I like you, ordinary looking cat -- better look for another breed.
  • If you want a loving, intelligent, playful, silly, follows you everywhere, meets you at the door, kissy face, easy to groom, unusual looking, best friend -- I highly recommend a LaPerm

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