Things to Know about finding a good Breeder
Adopting a cat/kitten is a delightful experience, but are you prepared for a lifelong commitment of up to 20 years?
Please ask yourself the above question before considering any other question when you start looking for your dream kitten.
When you start looking for a kitten, you will soon see that on the Internet, there are many photos of kittens that very vaguely resemble the British Shorthair. Kittens are sold without pedigrees, their parents are not tested, and, therefore, there is no guarantee that these kittens are healthy. Do not believe what the seller says: words alone are worth nothing. A serious breeder will provide you with documents confirming that the parents of the kittens have negative PKD, and will also offer copies of these documents, as well as a contract of sale for the kitten.
- Ask for the kitten's registration Blue Slip, as this is the only document that ensures that you are buying a pedigree kitten. This can be their parents' pedigrees if there is a spay/neuter policy. Which means you will not receive their registration Blue slips till your kitten has been fixed, but the Parents Pedigrees shows they are purebred kittens.
- Reliable breeders feed their kittens the best food and provide the best veterinary care. I recommend feeding your kittens natural food. If you wish to continue natural feeding, which our kittens are accustomed to, I will provide you with detailed instructions.
- Reliable breeders do not allow their kittens to go to new homes until they are 3 months old. If a kitten has lived with its mother and other kittens up to this age, it will be friendly and affectionate, and, most importantly, it will have a stronger immune system.
- A kitten moves to a new house only after the necessary vaccinations.
- You should know that a breeder invests a significant amount of effort, time, and money in raising healthy and socially adapted kittens. Breeders spend a great deal on purchasing their stud cats from other countries, as well as on various tests for their female cats, and good nutrition for their pregnant and lactating females.
Raising kittens means having no holidays, frequent sleepless nights when a female cat is giving birth, or you have to feed the kittens from a bottle... and all this for the love of the British Shorthair.
Breeders who really love their kittens will not make an impression that they want to find a place for them as soon as possible—they will give their kittens only to those families where they will be loved and cared for.
Adopting a kitten is a great responsibility, so do not make a hasty decision. When a little British Shorthair appears in your home, you should be ready for some changes in your life. Before getting a kitten, discuss it with the entire family and make a decision only after everyone has had a chance to consider it. This is a long-term commitment of anywhere from 12 to 20 years.
Immediately upon arrival at your new home, your kitten may be frightened and confused. Now, the well-being of your new family member depends on you. Please visit this page for information on making your kitten feel more at home. This covers all the items your kitten will need to make the transition easier, including food, toys, and other essentials that I use at the cattery.