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