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