Realistic Expectations for Importing Breeding Cats: What Every Pedigree Cat Breeder Needs to Know
Discover some of the misfortunes that you’ll encounter when buying/ importing a cat that will be used for breeding.
Understanding the Tough Realities of Breeding Pedigree Cats: Insights from Experienced Breeders
Breeding Pedigree Cats is no simple feat. What seems warm and fuzzy from the outside can really be a different story behind the scenes. The things that we can’t see or don’t know about are the things that are really frustrating sometimes. It takes a certain type of person to be strong through some very
How to Make Importing a Cat Simple and Easy
Importing a cat seems to be standard practice amongst new Pedigree Cat Breeders. Learn how to do it safely.
Should You Let Buyers Visit Your Home Cattery?
No matter where you’re at in your journey as a Pedigree cat breeder, you’ll be prompted with a request from someone to come visit your cattery. Since the majority of catteries are home-based, this means that potential buyers will want to come to your home. How do you feel about this? Should you allow people
A Simple Process for Gotcha Day
Gotcha Day is a special day for everyone! A Much anticipated and exciting event can be made super smooth with this easy formula.
What To Expect When Your Cat Is Expecting
During the exciting times when your cat is expecting, you might feel nervous at the idea of your cat going into labor. Be prepared by knowing the signs leading up to and during the delivery of her precious kittens. Preparation in advance is key to helping your cat have the smoothest possible delivery. Cats are
Microchips for Cats – Easy “Do-It-Yourself Tutorial”
What Does a Microchip Do? A microchip in a cat provides a permanent source of identification using a unique id number. The Identification number is registered to the owner of the cat. Microchips help reunite the cat with its rightful owners. How does the cat microchip work? Is it like GPS? A microchip is a
Selling Kittens in a Recession
Selling kittens in a recession won’t be so challenging if you position yourself appropriately in the market. Find out how in this podcast episode.
Should I Get a Male or Female First – Advice for Breeders
Some breeders will say to get a Stud boy first, while some will say to get a girl first. I don’t know if there’s technically a right or wrong answer, but I can share my experience with you which might help you decide. Remember, I’m no expert but I can take you through a vault
What is a Healthy Cat?
The term “healthy” is loosely used in the Pedigree Cat Breeding world, but ultimately the most important word that is used. What does it actually mean though? The technical definition of healthy means “not diseased”. So many things can happen during the course of a cat’s life. It’s impossible for us to predict the true
Pyometra in Cats: The Mystery of the Uterine Infection
The 3 heat myth about Pyometra in cats is debunked in this podcast episode.
How Social Media Marketing Can Kill Your Cattery
The most common method of marketing for breeders and catteries is Social Media. Platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok are where you’ll find plenty of Pedigree cat breeders. But is social media the best strategy for you to build a following? While there are many benefits to using social media as a marketing tool,
How to Photograph Kittens Like a Professional
Learning how to photograph kittens will attract attention to your cattery. It’s pretty important to present your kittens in the most beautiful, professional fashion. After all, they are the result of all of your hard work and should represent that in high-quality photographs. Some breeders feel challenged by the thought of taking photographs of kittens
Cat Birthing Box DIY
I spent hours pondering and searching for a solution for the question every cat breeder asks themselves at some point in their career, “where will my queen give birth?”. I thought of several things I use to set up a cat nesting box for my queen, but none of them fit the grand vision I
How To Breed Odd Eyed Cats? Heterochromia Explained
Mostly everybody loves the mystifying look of a cat with two different colored eyes, known as “heterochromia”. Cats who have heterochromia have one blue eye, while the other eye can be green, brown or copper. Every breeder at some point has surely wondered how to breed odd eyed cats. Be glad you found this article,
How Long Does a Cat Stay In Heat?
As a breeder, you need to know, how long does a cat stay in heat? It is crucial to planning successful pregnancies. Learn more in this post.
How Many Cats is Too Many?
How many cats is too many? That is a question we’ve probably all asked ourselves at some point. As breeders, we have different perspectives on this topic as a non-breeders might. In order to run a successful cattery, we do need several cats. part of our role is to maintain a clean and stress-free environment
Tips for Grooming Long Haired Cats
Do you need tips on grooming long-haired cats? We’ve got you covered! The struggle is real when it comes to shedding, hairballs, and the dreadful mats. All of these things are inevitable but can be dramatically reduced with some awesome grooming tips that are shared in this podcast episode. Before you listen in on the
Selling Kittens with Breeding Rights
Selling kittens with breeding rights comes with big responsibilities. Making the decision to sell one of your precious kittens to another breeder will take some consideration. It’s hard to release a kitten into the population for reproduction unless you feel comfortable with the breeder. There are several ideas you can explore when it comes to
When To Retire Your Queens From Breeding
When should you retire your Queens from breeding Listen to this podcast episode for tips.
