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Factor XII Deficiency: Did We Get Duped by Wisdom Panel?

Public Service Announcement: YOU CAN SAFELY MATE TWO CARRIERS OF FACTOR XII TOGETHER. Let’s have a chat about Factor XII. This “condition” caught us all off guard when a large percentage of our cats were testing positive as carriers for this genetic trait. But was it anything to be concerned with? The narrative on the…

How To Create Cat Logos for Your Cattery

How To Create Cat Logos for Your Cattery

Just as each of your pedigree cats has its own distinct personality, your cattery should have a unique identity that sets it apart from the rest. One way to achieve this is by working on some cat logos. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of having a logo for your cattery, how it…

Top 10 Things You Should Know as a Cat Breeder

Top 10 Things You Should Know as a Cat Breeder

When you’re first starting out, the amount of information can be overwhelming. It’s hard to choos the path to take to find your education from. Do you find a mentor and hug their pant leg? Do you take an online breeding course? Do you just go with your gut and hope for the best? Thesr…

is it hard to let go of kittens as a breeder

Saying Goodbye to Kittens

As a cat breeder, it is inevitable that you’ll have to say goodbye to your kittens. This can be challenging for new breeders who aren’t mentally prepared for this milestone in a kittens’ life. After witnessing a kindle of babies come into the world, and nurturing them for 3 to 4 months, it’s easy to…

A Cool Storage Tip for Litter Scooping Bags

A Cool Storage Tip for Litter Scooping Bags

Obviously as cat breeders, a large part of our job is scooping litter boxes. Everyone’s favorite, right? We go through a lot of litter, AND a lot of bags. Those bags can get a little unruly when you are shoving them into a drawer or even into another bag to try to keep them somewhat…

should you let buyers visit your cattery

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…