Important Points for Purchasing a Pedigree Kitten.

1. Ask your local vet for names of local breeders.
2. Look on the internet for breeders listings.
3. Always phone and speak to the breeder. (they usually prefer this, and it will help you sense what the breeder may be like)
4. Ask if they are a registered breeder and who with , if not why not?
5. Does the breeder seem approachable and willing to answer questions.
6. Try to visit the cattery . Is the breeder willing to show you around and maybe see mum and or dad.
7. Look at different breeds .To compare too what you think you are looking for!
8. Don’t buy the first kitten you see. It’s a big choice, a life long one.
9. Don’t but a kitten because you feel sorry for it! And want to give it a better home. If you are unhappy with the cattery report them to your or their vet, their registering body or the RSPCA.
10. Does it come wormed, vaccinated, micro-chipped, registered etc.
11. Take your time when picking your pet, sit and see how they interact with you.
12. If not local, is the breeder easy to talk to and willing to send you photo’s and updates on the progress of your new pet.
13. If you find a breeder you are comfortable with, even if not local, stick with them and be patient, they may have a waiting list.
14. DON’T VISIT MORE THAN ONE CATTERY IN A DAY AS YOU MAY BE UN-KNOWINGLY SPREADING DISEASE.
15. Cheaper is not always best, neither is most expensive. A low price usually means you could be buying trouble. But most expensive does not guarantee the best. The important thing is to have a good relationship with the breeder. A good breeder will charge a fair price. For most breeders it’s a hobby and done for love not money . Depending on the rarity of the breed and the costs involved in raising a litter , transport etc, will largely determine what you pay for a kitten.