The Responsible Breeder

By Lucinda King

 

· is eager to share breed information

· is willing to educate and be educated

· will be a member of a breed related cat club and/or cat associations

· supplies vaccination records, pedigrees, registration slips, and care sheets

· knows about genetic defects (if any) pertinent to their breed

· is happy and eager for you to see the Dam (and Sire if available)

· cares about all cats/kittens in their care

· maintains a clean and healthy environment

 

· expects you to prove that you are qualified to own one of their cats through careful screening of all prospective owners

· will not sell kittens less than 12 weeks of age

· will contractually require that the cat/kitten be altered by a certain age

· places cats/kittens by contract

· insists on being informed of any development of a health, genetic, or behavioural problem should one occur

· does not have more cats/kittens than they are able to keep clean, healthy, and well loved

· has health and temperament as a priority

· will make themselves available for advice when requested

 

*These are not the only determining aspects of a responsible breeder but serve as a general guide only.

 

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