| As we all know, this subject is | | | | are getting a healthy cat. You can also |
| something that we cat lovers could all | | | | ask about retired breeders as they can |
| use a little education on no matter who | | | | sell at lower prices. Cats purchased |
| you are. It is your youngest son's | | | | from retired breeders are often better |
| birthday and you want to give him a pet | | | | than kittens as they are probably |
| that will be sociable and one that will | | | | already nurtured, of high quality and |
| fit in with your household. You decided | | | | they can easily adjust to their new |
| that a cat would be a good idea. But how | | | | home. |
| does one go about choosing a pet cat? | | | | Responsible breeders will not sell very |
| Well, responsible cat breeders produce | | | | young kittens that are not yet weaned. |
| better cats! | | | | Also choose a breeder who will provide a |
| First you have to do some research on | | | | health guarantee for the kitten as well |
| the breed of cat that interests you, or | | | | as complete papers and registration. |
| that would fit your son or your family's | | | | Tips on finding cat breeders: |
| personality. Most people will give a cat | | | | 1. To get good cat breeders, make sure |
| one look and they have already decided. | | | | to talk to people who may have purchased |
| Of course, a nice-looking cat would be a | | | | animals from the same breeders as they |
| welcome treat but the choice of cat | | | | can give you insights as to how |
| should not only be based on its looks | | | | responsible the breeder is. |
| but also on its temperament. | | | | 2. Ask the breeder for references and go |
| Consider if there are children in the | | | | check on these references. |
| household and research what breed of | | | | 3.Check a cat breeders cattery list |
| cats are friendly and are easy to groom | | | | because if the breeder has lots of |
| and to take care of? And then decide | | | | available kittens, then it may mean that |
| whether you would like to get a kitten | | | | the breeder is having a hard time |
| or an older cat. | | | | finding homes for these kittens and the |
| Once you have decided on the breed of | | | | reason may be significant to you. |
| cat, then look for legitimate cat | | | | 4. Make sure the breeder can give you |
| breeders who can supply you with the cat | | | | the cat registration, health records and |
| you require. Try to attend cat shows and | | | | pedigree records. |
| ask for a recommendation. It also helps | | | | A cat's lifespan is normally 20 years or |
| to read the newspapers or surf the | | | | more, depending on the care it is given. |
| internet since most breeders have their | | | | Choosing a responsible breeder will make |
| own sites. | | | | your cat not only healthier, but live |
| Buying a cat from a responsible cat | | | | longer. Find out more by reading our |
| breeder will not ensure you have a | | | | other articles on this topic and other |
| purebred cat but will guarantee that you | | | | subjects we have written related to it. |