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I have a problem. I can't make a decision.

7 years ago

I have holes for a few new roses but near by, there is a lady going out of breeding Rex cats. I love the Rex cat. It is now a cross between a Rex or a Kordes HELP!

CINDERELLA

REX KITTENS

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erasmus_gw

7 years ago

They're Manchester Terriers. We lost our 13 year old Min Pin to cancer Oct. 8th, 2015. I started looking at dog pictures online and read a bunch of stuff that made me think that our very sweet Min Pin was a fluke, because many people seemed to find Min Pins were temperamental. Ours was calm and very loving, with a lot of personality and we all loved him. I think most Min Pin owners seem to love their dog a lot.

Anyway I found out about Manchester Terriers, and thought that if it's hard to find a Min Pin with good temperament, maybe a Manchester would be a better bet. I read that Manchesters love their people, and are very smart and long lived. Manchesters are fairly rare though. I got acquainted with a Manchester breeder online and she connected me with someone who needed to find a home for their male, who was 2. So we were given this beautiful sweet dog a year ago. I was very anxious about it but we bonded. Then the same breeder found a female for us who was 1 1/2. She came from a show dog background but was just a dog among a whole lot of dogs and never even knew her name. She is also very sweet and cuddly. The dogs mated shortly after we got the female and our puppy was born Oct. 8th, the anniversary of our Min Pin's death. His name is Tchoupitoulas. We call him Tchoup. (pronounced chop).

I thought we might breed Manchesters since they're rare and great dogs but we had our female spayed for several reasons.

If you want to see some pretty Manchester pictures I like the site for Rustic Lane Manchester Terriers. I am not affiliated with them. I just like the pics, especially the action pics. They are beautiful runners. They look a little exotic to me, I think it's their eyes and planes of their faces. They sometimes tear around the house bouncing off furniture chasing each other. Our cat holds her own.

Didn't mean to hijack the thread. I'd get the kitties, but you have to weigh the pros and cons .

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jim1961 Central Pennsylvania Zone 6b
7 years ago
How cute!
jabubaoski
7 years ago
oldrosarian, have you met the kittens? If one picks you, well, the choice would be made for you!

The picture looks like Devon Rex, adorable!
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Alana8aSC
7 years ago
Get them both :)
summersrhythm_z6a
7 years ago
Kordes, less maintenance. :-)
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smithdale1z8pnw
7 years ago
You mentioned love when you talked about the kitten but not the Kordes. Clue?
HalloBlondie-zone5a
7 years ago
As much as we all love roses here; you can always get plants and roses throughout the year. A specific type of cat may not be available later. You may miss out on a cat with a great personality. That's not replaceable, a rose is.
Buford_NE_GA_7A
7 years ago
Those kitties are so cute! And they make wonderful garden companions.
flowersaremusic z5 Eastern WA
7 years ago
I agree with HalloBlondie.

As for the roses, I can only dream of when my Cinderellas will look like that.
Prettypetals_GA_7-8
7 years ago
Oh dear if I could pick I'd get both kittens. Why can't you get both kitty's and a rose? YOLO!!!!
sultry_jasmine_nights (Florida-9a-ish)
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Get a kitty there will always be roses. I like the stripey one on the left..those eyes! Those ears lol...so cute! I wanna name him Gizmo :D
suncoastflowers
7 years ago
KITTENS!!!! No question about it!
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boncrow66
7 years ago
Hands down kitties :)
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amylou321
7 years ago
Kitty kitty kitty kitty kitty kitty kitty kitty!!!! Get the rose later.
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summersrhythm_z6a
7 years ago
I don't know about you guys. Those are scary looking cats, look at those big ears like lynx.....she is going out of breeding because no one wants to buy the scary cats, and you can't wear dark colored clothes, the cat hair will be everywhere, flying in the air under the sunlight, you have to clean a LOT living with the cat hair.......and they pee inside....... :-)
modestgoddess z6 OH
7 years ago
Kitty
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bethnorcal9
7 years ago
Cute kitties... not my favorite breed, but they are cute. Of course kittens are always cute! I dunno... tough choice. If you really like the breed, then I'd go for the kitties. But then, I'd probably get both... LOL

Summer.. I don't think Rex cats have that much fur. I mean not like ordinary cats. Not gonna have as much of a cat hair issue with them, I don't think....
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7 years ago
Summer, YOU ARE HILARIOUS!!!!!'
Lilyfinch z9a Murrieta Ca
7 years ago
So beautiful!! Get the kitten ! Oh I just love when they run their sweet faces on you . My dh is allergic and I wish he wasn't . One time I pet a rabbit at a pet shop for one second and 3 hours later he still had a rash ! Lol you can get a female and name her "Cindy " short for Cinderella if you saw the movie , the mice call her that :)
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rose_crazy_da
7 years ago
I tot I Saw Puddy puddy puddy cat...get the Kitty
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rosecanadian
7 years ago
Well, cats can purr and cuddle... although for me the choice would be a rose!! Now a dog on the other hand. LOL I really do love cats too...we're all allergic though.

Those cats are adorable with a capital A!!

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mzstitch
7 years ago
That Mocha Latte looking kitten on the left will be stunning sitting under your Cinderella. Think of her as a companion plant.
seil zone 6b MI
7 years ago
The kitties are cute but the rose is beautiful!
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summersrhythm_z6a
7 years ago
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If you google that breed cat, you'd see what they look like after a year. There is nothing balanced to their looks, the huge ears with a small head, extra big body with a long rat tail......and the extra skin.......that breed doesn't have guard hair, only the under fur, which is light and fine, if the cat hair gets in your eyes, you can't see, crying might help........ sorry I have to be truthful since I have so many Lynnette's babies growing in my garden. Roses are always beautiful, no vet bills, no pee, poo inside house....... :-)
sultry_jasmine_nights (Florida-9a-ish)
7 years ago
Soo which did u choose? Inquiring minds wanna know lol.
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erasmus_gw
7 years ago
Cats are high maintenance? My cat goes to the bathroom outside all the time, though I have known some cats that do otherwise. Dogs, on the other hand, sometimes resist being trained. I have chosen between my dogs and a cleaner house with better fragrance. The dogs won. Here they are, mom, dad and baby:
HalloBlondie-zone5a
7 years ago
@eramus - what kind of dogs are those? Min pins or manchester terrier perhaps?
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summersrhythm_z6a
7 years ago
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Maybe Chihuahuas.
Sheila z8a Rogue Valley OR
7 years ago
You are funny, summers. I love my rescue Chihuahua, who is probably a rat terrier mix. The cats are adorable too.
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HalloBlondie-zone5a
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
I have a manchester terrier x chihuahua mix. That's why I asked. Mine is a smart little thing. Very loyal & protective. Fast as anything. Her name is Pearl (the merle).

Couldn't resist adding a pic!

Sorry off topic!

I do want to grow the rose little grey pearl for her. Now back on the topic of roses!
flowersaremusic z5 Eastern WA
7 years ago
Pearl is a cutie, but that little boy of yours is pure perfection.
rosecanadian
7 years ago
Pearl has lovely large ears!!! Each one is as long as her head! :)

Gorgeous little boy!! How sweet is that!

Carol
HalloBlondie-zone5a
7 years ago
Thanks he is a sweet & beautiful boy! He & Pearl are best mates, she goes to bed with him until he falls asleep. I love all dogs & animals!

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