A kitten, which will soon grow into an adult cat, is for life.

Do you need a lively type of kitten, a show-off and an extrovert? If so, the Siamese, Oriental & Balinese breeds are more likely to suit your needs!

A cat show is a good place to see the various breeds of cats.

Are you likely to be leaving your kitten alone for more than 2 or 3 hours a day?

In this case it could be sensible and kinder to buy 2 for company.

(YOU SHOULD NEVER GO OUT AND LEAVE A CAT OR KITTEN SHUT OUT OF THE HOUSE).

If you are a senior citizen you should consider that you may easily trip over a lively young kitten. Do you think you would be better giving a home to an older and quieter cat ?

Finally, a kitten, whether pedigree or not, is your responsibility from the moment you acquire it, he/she will need your care and protection for the rest of their life. It is not something merely to feed, give attention to when you feel like it and put it outside when it suits your purpose.

You may wish to see more than one litter before you make your choice.

NEVER GO FROM ONE BREEDER TO ANOTHER WITHOUT A WASH AND CHANGE OF CLOTHING AS YOU COULD BE THE CAUSE OF CROSS INFECTION.

Always make an appointment with the breeder before you visit and let him/her know if you change your plans. Breeders should be happy to show their kittens without compelling you to buy. However, don't expect a breeder to keep a kitten for you infefinitely. You may be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit if the kitten is to be held for any length of time after he/she is ready to go to their new home.

Breeders will hold Kittens for varying lengths of time, so ask for the time frame.

Cat Health

1. The kitten must be no less than 10 weeks old. 12-16 weeks is preferable.

2. The kitten may have received at least one vaccination to protect it against common diseases,
depending upon the offered sale cost.
If the breeder has provided the first vaccination, a vaccination certificate will be provided to you at the time of sale.

3. The kitten should be lively, reasonably friendly (no hissing or spitting) and in good health -

clear eyes & no cold or flu like symptoms.

No skin lesions should be present as these may suggest ringworm.

4. A diet sheet should be provided to you at the time of sale.

Any sudden changes in diet can upset a kitten's tummy.

5. The mother cat should be present for you to see.

This will give you some idea what the kitten will grow to look like.

6. The breeder should answer your questions about diet, routines, toileting and generally settling in a new kitten.

7. You may be asked to De-sex your chosen pet.

This will require you to have the kitten de-sexed by an appropriate age and the certificate of de-sexing that is signed by your vet is then sent to the Breeder as proof of de-sexing. At this time the kitten's Registered Papers will be transferred into your ownership.
Some breeders have the kittens de-sexed prior to sale. This option may or may not be a available to the individual Breeder.

1. A travelling crate to take your new kitten home. A kitten may panic in a strange vehicle with strange new people. You and your kitten will be safer if he/she is in a secure carry crate.

2. Kitty Litter and a toilet tray. Preferably the same type of litter that the kitten has been used to.

3. Kitten food - as recommended by the breeder. Today is no time to change the diet!

4. A box or bed with warm bedding in a quiet place. Be sure to ask the Breeder if the kitten is used to being in a bedroom with people at night, or on their own or with their siblings.
If you take the kitten into your bed on the first night, expect it to be there every night.

5. Toys, patience and lots of love.  

When you get home:

Introductions to the house

Your kitten is litter trained for our house as they know where the litter box is.

We suggest that you confine your kitten/s for 24-48 hours to a room that you will keep the litter in.

This will then re teach them where the litter box is so they don't have little accidents.

You can then increase the amount of house they have access to. This will lessen the chances of any accidents.

 If you are going to have a certain feeding area please set this up close to the litter box to start with.

If you are also going to put them in a certain room to sleep in do it from the first night the kitten/s arrive as it will be a lot easier to train them at the start.

My kittens are used to sleeping with me and their mum/other cats, on the bed & lounge

but are also used to being confined at night.

This is to help reinforce the idea that at night its cuddles, play time and then sleep time.

If your kitten is joining a house that already has a cat/s you will need to give them some time to get used to things

and slowly introduce them to one and other.

You can brush some baby powder into there coats so they smell the same as it will make things a little easier.