Hairless or fur?

[mourning.dove]

I personally prefer fluffy short-haired animals, because I find them to be very nice to the touch! Only applies to cats and dogs, I haven't petted any rats yet xD

[pthumerian]

Depends on the general appearance of the animal. I don't find hairless animals yucky and I like hairless dogs. I can't say I prefer one over the other, though.

[Darth Daddy]

I'm cool with both... Hairless pets require much more care though.

[Imzadi83]

I love both but what I love most is my hairless Chinese Crested dog Chloe...

DSC01757 by Gumireland, on Flickr

It was funny, my family were skeptical about having a hairless dog and I think felt a little icky about the idea, but not we can't stop touching her, lol. She is so warm and soft my mom refers to her like a genie in a bottle, you just want to keep rubbing her.

I didn't adopt her because she was hairless, but I really enjoy that about her. It has it's downsides of course, but I would certainly be open to another hairless dog in the future. I would also like to have a Sphynx cat and a hairless rat one day. I'd also love to have a Peruvian Inca Orchid someday. I wouldn't necessarily say I perfer hairless though, as I'm more concerned with the temperament of an animal then their appearance.

[cannibals]

Hairless cats are my absolute fav!

[TheCryptid]

Both!

I've owned quite a handful of pets in my life and really, I have come to love both hairy and hairless animals. One of biggest benefits of having a hairless animal (such as a dog or cat) is that you dont get their hair everywhere, which I hear pet owners complain about all the time if they own dogs or cats that shed a lot all year round. As well as that, they're a great choice for people who want a pet but are allergic to animal dander.

But of course I love animals with hair too! I've owned a dalmatian before, who shed a lot, but his fur was super soft and nice to pet. I also looked after my family friend's dog before, who is a samoyed, and his fur is the most fabulous I have ever seen! I also currently have a long haired hamster, whom I love to bits.

That being said, here's my two hairless kitties, Armani and Kiara, if anyone is interested!

[eff]

I just want any hairless animal and to call it Caillou

[Herlock Sholmes]

Aren't hairless mammals kinda awkward to pet because it feels almost as if you're petting a human?

[eff]

^^ kinda depends. some people may like that. also there is semi furless

[MewMimi]

Def fur! I like my animals with fur, I could even say that I'm a fan of long hair! Cats, dogs, hamsters... I prefer them with long hair! Just because I think they're more beautiful and I always loved the touch of fluffy hair, it calms me since I'm sensitive to textures ^^