Before you consider breeding your cats, the following preliminaries must be in place for the female: vaccinations, worming, and the Felv and FIV blood test to make sure that no diseases will be transmitted during the mating. ... more >>

At birth, write and take pictures of the little things your kitten does, which at this stage won’t be much. They are blind, deaf and weak and they can crawl only a few inches at a time. Their only desires are for food and warmth. A kitten at ... more >>

Determine the breed of cat you wish to propagate. Chances are you have fallen in love with a particular type of cat already, but now you need to educate yourself regarding the breed. Look to the official website of The Cat Fanciers' Association, ... more >>

Select a breeder who is friendly and open to discussing and answering questions regarding her breeding operation. Be wary of any breeder who does not wish to show you the breeding area or the parents of the kittens for sale. ... more >>

Wait until your female cat is a minimum of 12 months old before breeding her. Remember though that females mature sexually younger than this, usually around 6 months old, and can become pregnant by accident. Males are usually mature around 10 ... more >>

Examine the coat of the cat. A Somali has a very soft double coat with hairs of medium length. Determine the color of the cat. Somali are only found in two colors. The colors found are ruddy brown ... more >>

Determine the color of the coat of the cat. The Singapura cats that are in the US are mainly only ivory with brown ticking and white ticked with tabby markings. There are many other colors in Singapore. ... more >>

Find a responsible breeder who will guarantee that your Himalayan is in good health and doesn't have feline leukemia virus (FeLV) or feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). Expect to pay around $300 to ... more >>

Find a responsible breeder who will guarantee that your Maine coon is in good health and doesn't have feline leukemia virus (FeLV) or feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). Expect to pay between $200 ... more >>

Find a responsible breeder who will guarantee that your Somali is in good health. Somalis need a special "PCV" blood test (not normally done on all cats - see warnings). Expect to pay between $400 ... more >>

Does your cat have an evil grin all the time? Does your cat practice kungfoo? Does your ... more >>

Feel the coat/skin of the cat. You will notice that there really is some hair on these cats, be it ever so short and fine. They feel much like suede and the hair is very downy. Their skin is very wrinkled. ... more >>

Visit cat shows and talk to breeders there regarding their cats before you determine what cats to select. Ask specific questions about the breed, such as whether the cats require special routine care and what their temperaments are like. ... more >>

Examine the coat of the cat. The coat tends to be longer than most shorthairs. The coat is dense and almost springy. The coat doesn't sit close to the body. Look at the body of the cat. The body ... more >>

Be sure you're ready to take on the high-maintenance Persian. This breed's long, thick coat requires daily combings and occasional baths. Find a responsible breeder who will guarantee that your ... more >>

Talk to your vet about feeding if you have a kitten younger than 6 weeks old. This is especially important for the Manx breed, which can develop a deadly condition called Manx syndrome that is caused by the Manx's tailless gene. The syndrome may ... more >>

get the stuff that I listed put the blind fold on just don~ t tie it after a while take it off put the napkin around the kittens and leave for about ... more >>

Evaluate the coloring of your cat. Ragdoll cats come in a variety of different colors and patterns. The colors are blue, chocolate, cream, lilac, red and seal. The patterns include bi-color, mitted, point and van. ... more >>

Find a responsible breeder who will guarantee that your British shorthair is in good health and doesn't have feline leukemia virus (FeLV) or feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). Expect to pay $200 to ... more >>

KRISTEN I TOOK OUT THE HARD COAT QUESTION.. PLEASE ADD BOOK AND FIX LINK THX Find a responsible breeder who will guarantee that your American wirehair is in good health and doesn't have feline leukemia virus (FeLV) or feline immunodeficiency virus ... more >>

Look at the cat's overall color and markings. The Snowshoe has white areas of color on the feet, face, stomach and chest. This pattern is different for each individual cat. The rest of the body is reminiscent of the original Siamese coloration, ... more >>

Find a responsible breeder who will guarantee that your Bengal is in good health and does not have Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLv) or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). Expect to pay between $500 and ... more >>

Feel the coat of the cat. It should be short and soft with a shiny coat. The coloration is generally darker, like the Burmese cats, but maintains the points of the Siamese cats. Look at the body of ... more >>

Find a responsible breeder who will guarantee that your Burmese is in good health and doesn't have feline leukemia virus (FeLV) or feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). Expect to pay around $300 to ... more >>

Run your fingers through the coat of the cat. The first thing to look for is the short fur which gives the American Shorthair its name. The fur on an American Shorthair is short, but thick, with a coarse texture. An American Shorthair can be ... more >>