I Want To Start Cat Breeding...?

Question

....as a hobby, and wanted to know how to go about it. I don't want to just get a female cat, let her out and get her sh@gged by every Tom in town, but I'd like to have a male and a female for breeding purposes in my own home. I would only breed once, maybe twice at the most, and I would keep any kittens that my immediate family do not have, so they would not be sold, and would go with only people who I know very well.

Before I get shot down in flames, I am in a good financial position, I can afford to take care of all cats that I have, and have provided a good home for all of my pets, so don't start lecturing about animal shelters and euthanised cats etc, cos that simply doesn't apply to me.

Is it best to buy a male and female kitten, or would it be best to get an older male/female etc? And can you plan the mating, or is it just likely to happen if a male and a female are in the same house?

Answer 1

Check out Google on how to breed cats.
And also depends on what kind of cats you want to breed...!!

I think you can get a better idea.

Good Luck...!!!

Answer 2

Breeding is a science and unless you get a fancy breed from a reputable breeder, letting 2 american shorthairs is not considered breeding. I'm not clear as to what kind of cat you want to breed or what knowledge you have so it's hard to really answer this question.

If you are just wanting to let 2 average housecats mate, then the whole animal shelter issue does apply to you. If you want cats, thats great but dont create more kittens for the heck of it.

You cant plan mating..females must be in heat and over a year old. Female cats in heat is beyond annoying and unneutered males most likely will spray and stink up your house. You would know this IF you put any thought into this venture at all.

Answer 3

If you are truly serious about this as a hobby (and you should be - it's not collecting stamps), your best bet is to start looking into what breed of cat you are most interested in. Do you like long-haired cats? Do you have enough time in the day to devote to grooming long-haired animals - or enough money to take them to the groomer on a regular basis? Or would a short-haired cat work better for you? What "look" do you like - exotic? What kind of personality? These should be the first questions that you should be considering. I will include some links of pages that show different breeds. Make sure to pick one that fits into all aspects of your lifestyle.

After you have decided on a breed, find breeders of that cat type in your area, and outside your area. E-mail them, call them, and most importantly, try to visit them. These people will be your guides to the cat breeding world. They will be more than happy to help you if you show that you are serious about this and want to go about it the right way.
You should obtain your breeding cats from a breeder - not a pet store. Breeders will explain which cats are quality, and which to avoid.

Good luck!

Answer 4

If you want cats and kittens in your home, than simply adopt some. Any cat that is a result of intentional breeding takes away a home from a shelter cat. So whether you want to admit it or not, it most certainly does apply to you.

It's obvious that you really don't know much about breeding, so if you are bent on doing this, I would get in touch with a *reputable* breeder that actually does it for a living. Make sure you know very well what you're getting yourself into BEFORE you do this.

Answer 5

First, you do realize what this entails, right? Cats go into "heat" more often that dogs, so it would be possible to have more than two litters a year. Also, you may want to check the demand for them around your area. Because, you may end up with more than you desire. Also, female cats have a very loud mating call when they are in "heat". And, male cats do have the tendency to spray when they are around a female cat in "heat". If you're not familiar, spraying is when they male projects his urine in a misting manner to attract females, and ward off other males. They do this in houses too. You may already know this, but just making sure. If you get two young kittens, it is possible that you may have trouble mating them (though doubtful). Just please make sure they are not siblings! You won't have to plan the mating. you'll know she's ready when she starts her droning mating call. Good Luck!

Answer 6

Cat breeding (pure breds) is not a "hobby" You really should go to a cat breeder (formal name a cattery) and interview one with what you have in mind. Be very careful, they will treat you like you have 3 heads. I looked into this sometime ago and these people are very protective of the information in "thier world" and many of them will not help you start your own cattery. Also a pure bred will cost you any where from
$1000.00 to $2000.00 per animal.
If you find anyone that will give you any information, it's probably best to get animals from 2 separate sources.
Cat breeding is a very particular group of people, I didn't find anyone that was "kind" to me or not suspicious of me.
Go to a CAT SHOW and you'll see what I mean.
Best wishes on getting more information.

Answer 7

First find a breed if you are set on breeding, research the qualities of the breed and what makes a quality animal, talk to other breeders in the field as to what it is involved. It isn't just letting 2 cats shagg and waiting there is ALOT more involved.
DON'T just breed 2 random cats to create cats, if you want kittens for kittens sake start a rescue and save kittens and cats from being put down.

Answer 8

This is NOT a good idea (speaking as a person who currently has 7 cats to take care of because they got turned loose). But, maybe you should look into the Toyger breed. It's new and just accepted by TICA. Google it or check Wikipedia.

PLEASE fix all your kittens before you give them away. Another option is to volunteer to take care of momma cats for the Humane Society. Sometimes, whole litters have to be put down as soon as they are born because there is no one to care for them. You can foster the momma and help her have her babies, then raise them until homes can be found for them! That way, you don't need a male at all! :)

Answer 9

go to a shelter and look at all the unwanted kittens and cats there and you are adding to the population by breeding cats. the kittens may not end up there but you are keeping the unwanted kittens from getting a home.

for every one kitten that your cat will be having at least 2 kittens in shelters will be euthenized. that is sad isn't it.

you should foster cats or kittens for shelters instead.

Answer 10

you shouldnt breed cats period. they're way overpopulated and if you breed them if will give the poor cats in the humane society less of a chance of getting adopting.. almost all cat books advise against it.