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Learn the simple things that you, the cat breeder, can do that will help a kitten grow up to be a wonderful pet, a confident show cat and a great overall companion.
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Whether you are looking for a a top show cat or family pet, a confident kitten is a joy to own. Learn techniques to ensure that each kitten that you raise is confident and well-socialized.
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The smart cat breeder can teach their kitten life skills and bring out the best in its personality by taking advantage of a kitten's "imprinting" time; the first seven weeks in a kitten's life.
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Statistically, the highest risk of death of a kitten is in the first 10 days following birth. This article provides you with a list of what you need to do and what to watch for to maximize the chances of every kitten's survival.
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Learn the tips that make bathing your cat a more pleasant experience for both of you.
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Most cats are typically excellent mothers, so it can be very disheartening when a queen fails to properly care for her kittens. Evaluate the degree, seriousness and consequences of the individual queen's poor mothering instincts to formulate a plan to encourage her mothering skills.
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Using a modified version of the Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test, cat breeders can temperament test their kittens too. Learn how a series of simple tests can help you better predict the adult cat's temperament of today's adorable kitten.
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If your kitten is a born showman, it will often do better in the show ring than a higher quality kitten with a poor attitude. While not every kitten is born with a natural show personality, you can train a feline to be a better show cat. Learn how...
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Imprinting is an involuntary process by which a newborn kitten learns to recognizes and bond with things in its environment and establishes patterns of behavior that will last a lifetime. In the first weeks of its life, the smart cat breeder can use imprinting to help shape a kitten's personality. This detailed article explains how.
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Karen Phillips of Pawpurrkats Persians & Turkish Angoras shares her unusual technique for socializing kittens.