How to Choose a Cat Breeder

By wjackson

Instructions

Step 1:
One way you can determine whether cat breeders genuinely care about the well being of their cats is in how they communicate with you. When you are first communicating with cat breeders (either in person, on the telephone, by email or fax) you will know they genuinely love their cats if they also want to interview you!
Step 2:
Cat breeders who are worth their weight in gold may want to question potential owners of their cats to ensure that their kitties are going to good homes. They may ask personal questions about your home, your lifestyle, any pets you may already own, etc. Do not be taken back by these questions. In fact, questions like these from cat breeders are a good sign. It usually means that you are dealing with cat breeders who are not only professionals–but true cat lovers. Any cat you may obtain from these cat breeders will most probably have been cared for, nurtured, petted and pampered.
Step 3:
It is important to note that cat breeders may not have kittens available year round. Many times you may be placed on a waiting list. When a new litter arrives you will be contacted. If you come across cat breeders that are overflowing with kittens you may want to ask yourself why. Something may be wrong with the kitten’s blood lines or the cat breeders are mere “cat farms” and the kittens may not be socialized. While it is true that cat breeders will have more cats than the normal everyday Joe, cat breeders who have many tens–or a hundred or more cats–may be trying to cash in on the popularity of the cats.
Step 4:
Good breeders do not allow their kittens to be sold before they are 12 weeks old; all of the cats will be fully vaccinated; you will be given a copy of the cat’s vet record or receipt which proves the cat has been vaccinated, examined by the vet and that the cat is in good health; most cat breeders will have you sign a contract that says if you decide you do not want the cat you will return it to them; most cat breeders will have a clause in their contract that will guarantee the health of the cat you are purchasing for a set period of time; you will be shown proof that the father and mother of the cat you are purchasing meet the standards of the breed.
Step 5:
Remember, cat breeders are a breed all their own. No two breeders will be alike, but the good ones will love their cats.

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