Make enquiries before you visit any homes that advertise kittens for sale, even
pedigree cat breeders, to establish the steps that are being taken to provide the appropriate socialisation and exposure to normal domestic life from an early age.
For
pedigree cat breeders who control the matings of their cats, there is a chance to breed from friendly cats to incorporate this into the next generation.
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Nevaeh Bengals Not rated yet Nevaeh Bengals are 3 generations of hobby Bengal
cat breeders, breeding high quality
pedigree domestic Bengal
cats in the South of England.
I understand that it is recommended that
breeders have a 5 generation
pedigree on all of their breeding
cats, with Certified
Pedigrees whenever possible.
You can also go to a
breeder for a
pedigree kitten or visit a homing / rescue organisation for a kitten or
cat which needs a new home.
As there is some evidence to suggest that pica may be genetic it is important for any
breeder to be aware of this problem to take the necessary steps, therefore, if your
pedigree cat has this problem it would be wise to inform the
breeder.
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Breeders health tested Kittens leave vaccinated, microchiped and desexed with
pedigree papers.
Before buying a purebred kitten you should ask 4 searching questions of the
cat breeder, and look for 5 important signs to try to ensure that the
pedigree kitten you buy will go on to lead a full and healthy life.
If you do want to buy a
pedigree dog or
cat, ask your vet or breed club to recommend a responsible
breeder.
Now, at least in the UK, it is extremely rare for a
pedigree kitten to be sold with FeLV, thanks to the dedicated testing of
cat breeders.
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) can only be eradicated from
pedigree cats if
breeders know their
cats» feline coronavirus infection status.
If you want a
pedigree cat you can locate a
breeder through the advertisement section of most
cat magazines or by going to a breed information stand at a
cat show.
The
pedigree papers supplied by such a
breeder may be fraudulent and the kitten will probably be unregistrable and, therefore, can not compete in breed classes at
cat shows.
Unless you have a
pedigree cat and are prepared to partner with a
cat breeder for responsible breeding, you should make sure your female kitten is spayed as soon as possible.