Check out the Breeder

Once you've decided on a breed and found breeders that might be able to help you with your kitten purchase, make an appointment and visit the breeders. 

Do not "make a day of it" - that is go from breeder to breeder in the same day.  Breeders won't appreciate it if they know you have just come from another cattery and brought with you potential health risks to their kittens and cats!

At your meeting with the breeder, ask lots of questions, like -

  Are you a registered breeder?

  With which registration body are you registered?

  Can I see your registration certificate?

  Are your cats all pedigreed and registered?

  Can I see the pedigrees of the kitten's parents?

  How do you raise your kittens?

  Do you guarantee the kitten's health in writing?

  If not, why not?

  Do you guarantee the kitten's temperament?

  What happens if I have a problem with the kitten 'down the track'?

  How do you litter train your kittens?

  Describe the diet for your kittens - how many meals per day, and what type of food?

  How do you socialise your kittens?

  Do you keep records of all your kittens from birth?

  Will I be able to have access to these records, including vet checks and medications given?

  Will you desex my kitten?

  Is my kitten vaccinated?

  How often do you worm your kittens?

  Will my kitten be vet checked before I collect him?

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