Consider first whether you would like to live
with pedigreed cat, or whether a mixed breed would be right for your family.
If you aren't familiar
with pedigreed cats, you may be under the impression that this is not truly a breed, but simply a fancy name for an alley cat.
Not exact matches
Allennia Voerster has been a Veterinary technician since 1981 and has a wide range of experience
with cats, she also owns and shows
pedigreed cats.
Pedigreed cats may occasionally be re-homed through breed rescue organizations or newspaper ads, but it is probably safest, from a behavioral point of view, to go straight to a reputable breeder who can regale you
with information about your
cat's parents and other relatives.
As is true
with many
pedigreed cats, lines that have been extensively inbred may exhibit temperament problems.
Many breeders of
pedigreed cats are working
with their veterinarians to neuter pet quality kittens prior to placement in new homes.
He is director at large of The
Cat Fanciers» Association (CFA), a nonprofit organization that has the largest registry of
pedigreed cats in the world, and a board member
with Winn Foundation, which strives to enhance the relationship between
cats and humans by fostering improvements in feline health through research and education.
The American
Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) is an American non-profit organization formed
with the intent of allowing greater flexibility in the development of
pedigreed cats.