Bless The Pet Cat Owners
We would like to honor those special cat owners who open their homes and their hearts to welcome the difficult-to-place or less-than-perfect kitties.
We would like to honor those special cat owners who open their homes and their hearts to welcome the difficult-to-place or less-than-perfect kitties.
Whether a pet kitten or a show star, every cat should be accustomed to being groomed, including having a bath and being blown dry. Most cats tolerate the use of a hair dryer with a little practice. Occasionally however, a cat may be so frightened by a hair dryer, that bathing becomes a nightmare for both the cat and the groomer.
To maximize your kitten's chance of enjoying the show experience, start with training at home that will show-proof your prospective star.
What can you do when your beautiful show kitten is afraid or intimidated in the judging cage? Learn how you can encourage your youngster to develop a better show personality.
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.
Just like people, cats can suffer from stress. Stress-related anxiety can lead to both physical and behavioral problems in the suffering feline.
Not every kitten is perfect. A `special needs` kitten may have a health problem, a behavior concern or even a disfigurement from an accident. Finding the right owner to love and care for such a kitten is a great responsibility that the cat breeder must embrace.
We all hope our kitten will love being shown — but what happens when it doesn't? What do you do if your show prospect isn't a "natural" show kitty?
Occasionally, a cat who has been a good show cat will start to show signs of being unhappy in the show hall. Learn why this happens and the steps you can take to encourage the kitty to enjoy being shown.