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let's dive into the world of the Lop
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Herm cat a breed that sounds like it
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should be strutting down a runway in
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Paris flaunting its curly coat but
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before you rush out to adopt one of
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these furry fashionistas let me give you
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12 reasons why owning a lop Herm might
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not be the Glamorous experience you're
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imagining one the curly coat conundrum
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first off let's talk about that Curly
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coat sure it looks adorable in pictures
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but maintaining those curls is like
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trying to keep a poodle from getting wet
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in the rain you'll find yourself
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brushing this cat more than you brush
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your own hair and if you think you can
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just let it be think again those curls
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can turn into matted messes faster than
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you can say catnip two grooming Galore
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speaking of grooming don't be fooled by
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the claims that lerms don't require much
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upkeep they may not shed as much as
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other breeds but when they do shed it's
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like a fur explosion you'll need to
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invest in a good brush and probably some
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therapy for your sanity as you try to
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keep their coat looking presentable
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regular brushing more like a full-time
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job three attention seeker lerms are not
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just cats they're attention seeking
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missiles if you're looking for a pet
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that will quietly sit in the corner and
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contemplate life keep looking these cats
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want to be involved in everything
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cooking dinner expect a furry shadow at
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your feet watching TV get ready for a
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cat that insists on sitting right on
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your lap blocking your view like it's
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auditioning for a role in your life four
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playtime or bust these cats are playful
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almost too playful if you thought you
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could just toss some toys in a corner
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and call it a day thinking again the
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lerm requires constant interaction and
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stimulation it's like having a toddler
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who never grows up you'll find yourself
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engaged in epic battles with feather
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wands and laser pointers wondering if
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you've accidentally signed up for a
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full-time job as a cat Entertainer five
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the curious cat now let's talk about
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curiosity because lerms have it in
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Spades they want to explore every nook
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and cranny of your home which means
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nothing is safe if you have breakables
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or important documents lying around
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prepare for them to be turned into
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confetti by your inquisitive feline
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friend you might as well put up caution
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cat at work signs around your house six
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vocal opinions these cats aren't shy
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about sharing their thoughts either they
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have a tendency to vocalize their needs
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with an array of sounds that could rival
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any opera singer you'll find yourself
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having conversations with your cat that
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make you question your life choices what
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do you mean I'm out of treats forget
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about peace and quiet you'll be living
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with a furry Drama Queen Seven health
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concerns let's talk health because
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owning any pet comes with
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responsibilities while generally healthy
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lerms can be prone to certain genetic
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conditions that could lead to hefty vet
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bills down the line so if you're not
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ready for those unexpected expenses
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maybe consider adopting a pet rock
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Instead at least rocks don't need
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checkups eight the cost factor and
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speaking of costs let's not forget about
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the financial aspect of owning one of
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these cats between food costs grooming
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supplies vet bills and those pesky oops
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moments when they knock something over
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owning a lop Herm can feel like running
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a small business you might find yourself
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budgeting more for your cat than for
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yourself nine the social butterfly
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syndrome lerms are social creatures who
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thrive on companionship not just from
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humans but also from other pets if you
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think they'll be fine alone while you're
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at work all day think again they can
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develop separation anxiety faster than
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you can say catnip leading to
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destructive behavior that will leave you
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questioning Your Life Choices 10
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training challenges you might think that
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because they're intelligent training
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them would be easy easy wrong they have
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their own agenda and will only follow
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commands when it suits them like when
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there's food involved or if they feel
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like showing off their skills to impress
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you 11 the emotional roller coaster
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owning a lop Herm is an emotional
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Journey one minute they're cuddling with
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you on the couch the next minute they're
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giving you the cold shoulder because you
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dared to move them from their Sunny Spot
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on the window sill it's like living with
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a moody teenager who has no concept of
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personal space 12 the long-term
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commitment finally let's address
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these cats can live up to 15 years or
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more that's right when you adopt one of
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these furballs you're signing up for a
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long-term relationship filled with love
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laughter and plenty of hairballs along
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the way in conclusion while Lop Herms
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may look charming and sweet with their
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unique curly coats and playful
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personalities owning one is not for the
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faint-hearted or light wallet so unless
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you're ready for this Whirlwind of
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energy and attention-seeking Antics
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maybe stick with something simpler like
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a goldfish at least fish don't require
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constant cuddles or demand to be part of
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every single activity in your life
