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Marcia OwenU.K.
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I can give answers on cat breeding and showing having 'served' over 30 years in this particular field. I head up a Yahoo Group and also a cat club (NBA Cat Club) devoted to educating novices in the correct way to breed, and also show with both GCCF and TICA on a regular basis, and am well versed with the show world, having been involved in the management of the major GCCF Supreme Show in the UK for over 25 years. | |
Dr Ray WigleyU.K.
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I can answer questions on inbreeding of pedigree cats. Also when to inbreed and when not to inbreed. Also when to consider out crossing cats to help diversify the gene pool. I can also answer questions on how to get the best out of your cat at a show. |
Dear Khalifa You do not say how old your male is or whether he has sired kittens before. If he is young it could be that it is inexperience which will resolve itself in due course. If he is an older
Dear Bex By my reckoning she is currently 66 days from the date of the first mating so no need to worry at the moment. I would personally not worry until 70 days. However from what you describe I
Dear Ikram It is very difficult to advise on what cat would be best to mate with your girl. A lot will depend on what is in the background of her pedigree. However, I would advise that it is best
Indeed it is too early for the visual signs to be there. My best advice to you would be to leave her alone until around 21 days from what you think was the first mating and then check her. Her extra
yessie Some cats only come on heat at certain times throughout the year. This is important to ensure any young survive. It may be that this is NOT the ideal time for your persian cats to mate and produce

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