Why confine yourself to a certain breed? All cats have unique personalities and qualities whether pure bred or bin cats. I have never had a "pedigree" cat and I have never been disappointed or upset that they weren't. Most people don't know the difference between pedigree and mutt - one of mine looks like a Russian blue - she's a farm cat - and I brought her home in a box one day when I asked the farmer if he had any kittens ready to leave their mother.

Go for the exotic, "off the street" breed - they're loving and loveable and less prone to illness and disease (their genetics and the Darwinism of the street have seen to that). they can also be quite talkative - my bin cat calls to me when I put the key in the door to tell me she's glad I'm home - now go fill the food dish!