Cat breeding may sound like a simple process of putting
a male and female cat in the vicinity of one another, but responsible
breeders know there is much more involved. Breeders of cats do so
primarily to improve a particular bloodline. To accomplish this, they
must learn a world of information about the breed and its standards
in order to choose successful cats and prepare adequately for the
mating, the queen's pregnancy and the delivery of the future kittens.
1.Determine the breed of cat you wish to propagate. Chances are
you have fallen in love with a particular type of cat already, but
now you need to educate yourself regarding the breed. Look to the
official website of The Cat Fanciers' Association, Inc. to gather
breed information 2.Choose quality cats to breed. Obtain third-
to fifth-generation pedigrees on animals to be mated. Also, have
the health of the cats checked by a veterinarian prior to breeding.
You will also need to decide whether you will inbreed (mate closely
related animals), linebreed (mate animals with a common ancestor)
or outcross. 3.Arrange for the stud cat and potential queen to mate.
Female cats are in heat frequently, and they often stay in heat
for long periods of time (sometimes until they are mated). To increase
the chances of pregnancy, allow the female and male to stay together
for 2 weeks or more.
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