The Premier Online Magazine devoted
to Persian & Exotic Shorthair Cats
Gestation period is defined as the length of time from mating to birth. What IS the average gestation period for a feline — and how accurate is this time period for determining the anticipated date of delivery?
This article is for Subscribers.
Subscribe
Occasionally a breeder may need to find a proven stud cat for their breeding program. This article discusses what to look for, where to look, what questions to ask and how to introduce the proven male to maximize his chances of integrating easily into your exisiting cattery.
This article is for Subscribers.
Subscribe
Despite any individual preference, there is actually a proper protocol to use when noting a cat's parentage. Learn the accepted standard form for listing a cat's sire and dam.
This article is for Subscribers.
Subscribe
Record keeping is one of those 'things' most breeders think of as a chore, but good record keeping is one of the signs of a good breeder.
This article is for Subscribers.
Subscribe
While it is a "delicate" topic, checking your stud cat's breeding equipment should be part of his general health and grooming check-up.
This article is for Subscribers.
Subscribe
There is a knack to reading and evaluating a pedigree. Learn what to look for and how to translate it into knowledge.
This article is for Subscribers.
Subscribe
It is possible for a litter of kittens to be sired by two different male cats. Learn why this is possible and what to do if a cat breeder suspects it may have happened in their breeding program.
This article is for Subscribers.
Subscribe
In rare instances, a pregnant cat will come into season, be bred, and conceive a second litter while still carrying the first. Learn more about this unusual phenomenon called superfetation.
This article is for Subscribers.
Subscribe
While a cat breeder plans future litters, sometimes accidents happen. In the case of an unexpected feline pregnancy, there may be a need to have a paternity test to determine the sire of a litter.
This article is for Subscribers.
Subscribe
Let's not be too indelicate, but there is a distinctive difference between the working "equipment" of a stud cat and a neutered kitty that goes beyond whether or not a boy has pom-poms. This "other difference" can be used to determine when a recently neutered cat can be allowed to be with girls without the risk of a surprise litter.
This article is for Subscribers.
Subscribe