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I have a female Siamese and a male Oriental who did not get along with the two DSHs that they used to live with, Ruin my Siamese also lived with a Persian for a short period of time and while she wasn't mean to her she just ignored her entirely. To avoid anyone jumping to conclusions, the two DSHs now live happily with my brother, and the sweet Persian was lost when my then 3yr old niece allowed her to go outside. So I am definitely not rehoming cats willy nilly.
For a while Ruin pretty much ignored the two DSHs, then she began lashing out at them more and more until finally Rosie (DSH) would not leave the top of the fridge for fear of being ganged up on by Ruin and Donovan. I tried keeping them in separate rooms even, and the two meezers would growl and hiss under the door, so Rosie was still terrified. BTW Rosie & George (DSH) were both with Ruin from the time they were tiny kittens. Donovan is a big sweetheart for the most part, but when Ruin gets worked up about something he almost always follows her lead. Ruin and Donovan are EXTREMELY bonded to each other.
This is where I'm torn, I have no doubts that they would accept another Siamese or OSH BUT my fiancé is really pushing for an Ocicat. I know they are active, playful, and people oriented, but I have no personal experience with them. Are they as strong willed as Siamese? Do you think they would be a good pairing as far as personality type?
If we do get a third cat it will not be for at least a year, but I figured now is a good time to start asking questions. There is also a cat show coming to town next month, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that there will be an Oci breeder or two there so we can get more info and see an Oci in the spots!
For a while Ruin pretty much ignored the two DSHs, then she began lashing out at them more and more until finally Rosie (DSH) would not leave the top of the fridge for fear of being ganged up on by Ruin and Donovan. I tried keeping them in separate rooms even, and the two meezers would growl and hiss under the door, so Rosie was still terrified. BTW Rosie & George (DSH) were both with Ruin from the time they were tiny kittens. Donovan is a big sweetheart for the most part, but when Ruin gets worked up about something he almost always follows her lead. Ruin and Donovan are EXTREMELY bonded to each other.
This is where I'm torn, I have no doubts that they would accept another Siamese or OSH BUT my fiancé is really pushing for an Ocicat. I know they are active, playful, and people oriented, but I have no personal experience with them. Are they as strong willed as Siamese? Do you think they would be a good pairing as far as personality type?
If we do get a third cat it will not be for at least a year, but I figured now is a good time to start asking questions. There is also a cat show coming to town next month, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that there will be an Oci breeder or two there so we can get more info and see an Oci in the spots!