Where To Find A Pedigreed Cat

Some breeders advertise in local newspapers. This is a rather hit and miss source as there are no guarantees that they are reputable. Some unscrupulous breeders produce kittens of the most popular breeds purely for profit.

They may show little concern for either the future welfare of the offspring, or for the breed as a whole. A far better idea is to ask at your local veterinary surgery or clinic for information on those in the area who specialize in various breeds.

Often, if one breeder has no kittens available at the time you want one; he or she will recommend another. Some breeders operate on a large scale and have big catteries, while others are front parlor breeders, who may be interested in breeding from just one pet queen.

Either can be a good source, the best way to find out about them is by recommendation via a vet or a local breed club.

It is also valuable to visit cat shows well before you actually buy. Here you will find enthusiastic owners and breeders who will explain the advantages and disadvantages of their favorite breeds and let you know of available stock.

Find out about cat shows from one of the specialist magazines. The charms of a pedigreed kitten are displayed by the two White Persians.

If you want information about where to buy cats like this, the best place to start is the breed club. The supreme show is where you can see the best examples of all the pedigreed breeds in the United Kingdom.

There are cat shows in most countries at breed club, local and national levels. The ultimate reward for a breeder is to produce a pedigreed cat of such perfection of type and temperament that it becomes a national Supreme Grand Champion like the Cream Color point Longhair.

If your breeding program produces a line up of six week old blue and cream Persians, like this one, you should have no difficulty finding a home for them.