| should I be looking for in a cat breeder and which | | | | How long have they been breeding cats? How many |
| questions should I be asking them to make sure that | | | | breeds do they have? Do they show their cats? The |
| they are the best for my needs? | | | | answers to these questions should give some |
| Make a list of cat breeders in the areas you are | | | | indication of their expertise. Concentrating on a |
| willing to travel to.This information can be gleaned | | | | couple of breeds,along with showing the cats, means |
| from the internet, telephone directories,local papers, | | | | that they are more likely to be careful about the |
| pet magazines and cat groups.If you are set on a | | | | bloodlines than breeding lots of different breeds. |
| particular breed, then a quick phone call to each will | | | | How large is their breeding business. Try to avoid |
| eliminate those that offer other breeds.To further | | | | someone who is overwhelmed and stressed by |
| shorten your list,ask other cat owners for their | | | | trying to breed too many cats at one time,or who is |
| recommendations and experiences,both positive and | | | | just in it for the money and so uses mass-production. |
| negative. | | | | Does the breeder give adequate care and attention |
| Once you have your shortlist, you need to visit each | | | | to the kittens? Ask for a tour to see the kittens' |
| cat breeder and ask questions.Reputable cat | | | | living conditions. Are they handled so they are used |
| breeders should be happy to answer your questions | | | | to humans? |
| and show you around their premises. If not, you | | | | Have the cats been tested for infectious diseases? A |
| have to ask yourself if they are hiding something. | | | | reputable breeder should have records to support his |
| Most,however are passionate about cats and will love | | | | answers. Any cat can become ill but it is how the |
| talking about them. | | | | breeder deals with it that is important. Sick cats |
| Recommended Questions To Ask Each Cat Breeder; | | | | should be separated from the healthy ones. |
| Does the breed have any congenital defects to | | | | Asking these questions should give you an idea of |
| watch for? If so,how do they avoid breeding them | | | | the honesty and integrity of the cat breeders and |
| into their stock. If the answer is that the breed is | | | | help you with your choice. |
| perfect, with no congenital defects, be wary! No | | | | When you have made your choice of breeder and |
| breed is perfect and a reputable breeder should tell | | | | kitten, it is a good idea to have a vet do an |
| you about any possible faults. | | | | independent health check.A breeder with nothing to |
| Do they offer a health guarantee if the kitten turns | | | | hide should not object - especially if you are paying! |
| out to be in bad health? | | | | |