My OCD

Okay, we've got a problem at the moment, regarding our cat. Unfortunately the cute thing (shown below) is practicing his natural male habits indoors, that is marking his territory to make his presence known (as most guys do). We're gonna neuter him and buy some enzyme cleaning products.

BUT my mum is continually threatening to kick him out in the midst of winter! He's got a blind left eye and bad back legs and my mum still insists he'll be perfectly fine.

It's proven that cats live considerably shorter outdoors due to car accidents, injuries, and cat fights!!

Anyway, I have returned to my obsession for dogs. Since christmas i've wanted a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel(1st pic) because of it's general good nature and gentle disposition. But i've been worried that it'd suffer from separation anxiety since it relies so much on human companionship and the long hours that it may be alone (uni, work, parties..etc).

After further research (i mean months of procrastination), i found a Poochon (poodle x Bichon Frise) (2nd pic). Some ppl might reprimand me for wishing for one of those 'designer breeds' that many puppy mills inhumanely breed dogs for. But I have several reasons:

1. A poodle's and Bichon's fur does not shed and produce allergy-triggering dander, which is fantastic for my asthma.

2. They are a small breed so they would be happy with a daily romp in my backyard.

3. Due to the poodle genes, the long, easily matted fur of the Bichon Frise is much easier to manage.

4. The usual highly strung temperament of the poodle is crossed with the affectionate tendancies of the Bichon. So i would get intelligence mixed with a wonderful attitude in a Poochon.

5. Lastly, mixed breeds (or mutts) generally live longer and healthier lives because of the ability to breed out hereditary diseases common in pure breeds.

I love dogs. I love cats. I love guinea pigs. I love mice. I HATE birds and anything that flies.