The Responsible Breeder
·
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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