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    Karen, lucky you because we have two Exotic Shorthair breeders in
    this very file -- Cin Gerry and Elaine Trachman!  They can tell
    you everything you want to know about Exotics.  My neighbor has
    one of Cin's and he is a very good housepet; friendly, loving,
    playful, etc.  He's also adorable!
    
    As for Scottish Folds, Nancy DC has one who is really "cleaning
    up" on the show circuit.  I also have a friend who has 3 Folds (one
    folded ear; two straight ears) and she says their personalities
    are wonderful and they get along well with other cats.
    
    
    --Roberta
    
    

    Whether or not they get along well with other cats will depend on
    the individual cats involved.  I haven't heard of any breeds who
    have a breed trait of getting along well with other breeds.
    
    Scottish folds come in many colors and varieties.  I think they
    are recognized in any color except pointed (siamese pattern) in
    CFA.  Some of the folds have straight ears, others have folded.
    They all have the sweet personalities, and cute round faces.
    
    Exotics are actually a short haired Persian, so yes, they all have
    the ultra short noses.  They come in all colors including pointed.
    I like to call them a Persian in it's underwear.  They also have
    those cute round faces.
    
    Good luck, hope you can talk your husband into two more.
    
    Jo

    I'll vouch for Dundee, Nancy's Scottish Fold.  He is definitely a love.
    
    And he lives with other cats too.
    
    Sandi (mom to Lightning, DejaVu & Thunder)
    
    

    Karen -
      Dundee MacTavish is the sweetest most loveable cat I've ever met!
    The sweet and somewhat comical disposition is a trait of scottish
    folds.  I saw my first fold about 4 1/2 years ago and fell in love
    instantly.  I carried Tony's business card (breeder) around for
    3 years before I was able to purchase Dundee. It was well worth
    the wait.  
      Tony should be back from Portugal now - he got married 7/15 and
    if you want a fold I'd say talk to him.  Dundee was sold as a pet
    and has done very well in the CFF shows.  His ears could be more
    tightly folded, but personally I prefer the ears slightly lifted.
      As far as how well he gets along - well he's the only one of the
    four that got along with Tymothee, our fostercat.  Dundee is a bit
    territorial, tho I've noticed with the outdoor cats.  Its funny
    to watch this little 6.5 lb fold try to chase off a big tomcat.
    Of course, I'm right there on the other end of his leash and I 
    wouldn't let him get involved in any fights - besides, we have to
    protect that pretty face for shows.
      I'll have Dundee at the Framingham show on 9/24 so come see him.
    Oh - one other trait of folds is a soft plush coat!  
      Nancy DC
    

    Thanks for the replies. I am planning to go to the cat
    show in September...I can't wait to meet Dundee!! There
    were only a couple of scottish folds at the manchester
    show, I hear that the Framingham show is a lot bigger..
    I'm really looking forward to going. My only problem
    when I go is I want to take one home with me...my
    hubby says it's definitely not in the cards now...but
    he has agreed to let me get two more in the future.
    See you on the 24th!
    
    Karen

    Keep working on you husband, Karen!  One year ago, mine said "one
    cat only" and now we have five!  I just kept 'bitchin and he finally
    got sick of listenin'!  Really, though, he loves the cats as much
    as I do!
    
    
    --Roberta (who's now 'bitchin about buying a breeding cat)
    
    

    Karen,  I talked to Tony yesterday, (my breeder) and he has some
    more kittens on the way.  Tony's main concern is finding good homes
    for his kittens and not making money.  He charges very very reasonable
    prices for his kittens and they are obviously of high quality. 
    He has two on the show circuit that Bev Hardacre has been showing
    for him that are absolutely STUNNING! (Silver patch tabby & white)
    They look like little snow bunnies.
      I'm still thinking seriously of getting a show quality female
    and breeding one or two litters under a breeder's supervision. 
    I'm not going to do this unless I'm going to do it right so I have
    to decide if I'm willing to make the committment.  I ADORE folds!
      Hope to see you at the show Karen.
      Nancy DC

    When are the kittens due? Also, what is considered a very very
    reasonable price?  I told my hubby (Bob) last night that I
    wanted to go to the show in Framingham...he said "no way"...
    I said, we'll discuss it later. Hopefully I can talk him
    into it. If not, I'll go myself. 
    
    We live in a condo right now which is for sale...we've 
    bought land and will build on it when the condo sells. He
    said no way to two more cats now. But, he did agree to it
    when we have a house....maybe he'll agree to one more now.
    He said if I could get one for free, he'd let me get one
    immediately...but, I have the scottish fold fever!!  I also
    fell in love with an exotic short hair at the show!
    
    I'll be at the show and maybe I can get Tony's phone
    number from you then!
    
    Karen

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    thanks Roberta!
    
    So there is hope for more kitties!
    
    Michele (who's boyfriend says only 1 cat, 2 horses, 1 dog.....;^)