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Category Archives: inbreeding

The meaning of “lines” in cat breeding

PoC avatarPosted on July 4, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 4, 2020

The goal of cat breeders should be to found (establish) a line of healthy cats which excel in reference to the breed standard of the cat association at which their cats are registered. The word “line” in cat breeding comes … Continue reading →

Posted in inbreeding | Tagged breed standards, cat breeders, cat fancy, cat fancy terminology, pedigree cats, persian cat breeding, purebred cats, selective breeding | Leave a reply

Reasons why cats are selectively bred?

PoC avatarPosted on June 15, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 15, 2020

The only reason why domestic cats are selectively bred is to make attractive cats which sell at the maximum price and which win cat shows because they meet the guidelines of the breed standard. That pretty much sums it up … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Breeding, inbreeding | Tagged cat breeders, inbreeding depression, selective breeding | Leave a reply

Are purebred cats inbred?

PoC avatarPosted on June 3, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 4, 2020

My belief is that the whole purpose of cat breeding is to selectively breed cats which have as near as possible a perfect appearance according to the breed standard and in order to achieve this the breeder has to ensure … Continue reading →

Posted in inbreeding | Tagged cat breeders, cat breeding, extreme breeding, inbreeding depression, white tiger, wild cat inbreeding | 1 Reply

Stella Gaylor: An Interview with an Exemplary Breeder of Maine Coon Cats

PoC avatarPosted on February 21, 2014 by Michael BroadApril 8, 2014

I promised to interview Stella Gaylor, an experienced, knowledgeable and responsible breeder of Maine Coon cats after reading the many thoughtful comments and questions on my blog about Persian cats. Stella Gaylor’s reputation as a responsible and ethical breeder and … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles of Jo Singer, Cat Breeding, Cat Breeds, Cat Fancy, inbreeding, Maine Coon | Tagged Articles of Jo Singer, cat breeding, maine coon, Maine Coon cats | 37 Replies

We like pets that look like babies

PoC avatarPosted on February 13, 2014 by Michael BroadFebruary 13, 2014

We tend to like pets that look like babies and some breed standards go for that look: round heads and big eyes. Do all breeders understand the consequences of their actions? I am not against dog and cat breeders. I … Continue reading →

Posted in brachycephalic skull, Burmese Cat, Cat Anatomy, Cat Breeding, Cat Breeds, Cat Facts, Cat Fancy, Cat Health, Dog, inbreeding, pain | Tagged american burmese cat, cat health, cat pain, dog | 21 Replies

Tigers as Pets: The Pinnacle of Self-indulgence

PoC avatarPosted on February 9, 2014 by Michael BroadFebruary 9, 2014

There are many declawed and even detoothed tigers as pets. People like to think they are sort of overgrown tabby cats. They just have to have one, in the same way they have to have a new and larger car … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Breeding, Cat Food, Cat Health, Declawing, Human to cat relationship, inbreeding, Tiger, tiger poaching, tiger reserves, Wild Cat Species, wild cats as pets | Tagged Cat Declawing, exotic pets, tiger conservation, tiger rescue, tigers for sale | 21 Replies

The Tip of a Cat’s Nose

PoC avatarPosted on February 8, 2014 by Michael BroadFebruary 9, 2014

This is a discussion about the tip of the cat’s nose and a follow up to my page on a condition called “Bengal Nose”. The tip of a cat’s nose is a triangle of skin and is made up of … Continue reading →

Posted in allergy, Bengal cat, Cat Anatomy, Cat Breeding, Cat Breeds, Cat Fancy, Cat Health, genetic diseases, Genetics, genetics, immune system depressionn, inbreeding, nose | 13 Replies

Are Cat Breeds Less Healthy than Random-bred Cats?

PoC avatarPosted on February 5, 2014 by Michael BroadFebruary 5, 2014

I don’t think you can generalize and say that cat breeds are less healthy than the rest of the cats. There is, though, a feeling that inbreeding, a part of creating cat breeds, leads to less healthy animals because inbreeding … Continue reading →

Posted in beautiful personality, Bengal cat, Burmese Cat, Cat Anatomy, Cat Behavior, Cat Breeding, Cat Breeds, Cat Fancy, Cat Health, Chartreux Cat, Dwarf Cats, Exotic Shorthair, Himalayan Cat, inbreeding, Maine Coon, Moggie, Oriental Shorthair, Persian cat, Siamese | Tagged cat breeds, cat health, genetic diseases, random bred cats | 6 Replies

Immune systems of cats weakened by Cesarean births?

PoC avatarPosted on November 26, 2013 by Michael BroadNovember 26, 2013

Is it possible that Cesarean births of kittens are responsible for immune related and undefined health problems in pedigree, purebred cats (and less often, in random bred cats)? Apparently, Persian cats are prone to difficulties giving birth and C-sections are … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Breeding, Cat Breeds, Cat Fancy, Cat Health, inbreeding, Persian cat, Siamese Cats | Tagged cat health problems, cesarean births, Persian cat health problems, siamese cat health problems | 8 Replies

Persian Cat Inbreeding is on Prime Time News

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadSeptember 12, 2013

by Michael (London, UK) Persian cat with extreme flat face and health probems 9th April 2009 – Some 20 minutes ago I was watching prime time news in the UK on Channel 5. I was surprised to see that Persian … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Breeding, Cat Breeds, Cat Fancy, Cat News, inbreeding, Persian cat | Tagged inbreeding depression, persian cats, Pictures of Persian cats | 1 Reply

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