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5 tips on raising better kittens

Infographic on 5 tips for raising better kittens

PoC avatarPosted on February 2, 2023 by Michael BroadFebruary 2, 2023

Although the infographic is by me the content is by Dr Bruce Fogle DVM in his book Complete Cat Care which I heartedly recommend. It is one of the best cat books I have. Why is it good? It is … continue reading…

Posted in informal cat breeding | Tagged breeding, breeding cats, cat breeding, infographic, informal cat breeding, raising kittens
Can Pallas's cat successfully mate with a domestic cat?

Can Pallas’s cat successfully mate with a domestic cat?

PoC avatarPosted on January 29, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 29, 2023

Pallas’s cat which is often incorrectly referred to as the ‘Pallas cat’, the scientific name of which is ‘manual’ can successfully mate with domestic cats according to Peter Pallas the naturalist who discovered Pallas’s cat in 1776 and after whom … continue reading…

Posted in Manul | Tagged breeding, manual, pallas cat, pallas's cat, wild cat hybrids
Corneal sequestrum in a Persian cat

Sphynx cats have a higher prevalence of certain ocular diseases compared to other feline breeds

PoC avatarPosted on December 12, 2022 by Michael BroadDecember 12, 2022

Introduction A lot of this was written by ChatGPT by the way, an AI chatbox owned by Elon Musk. The man is a genius and a super-workaholic. I am always interested in inherited diseases of purebred cats because I like … continue reading…

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged breeding, cat eye disease, cat eyes, cat study, cornea, hairless cat, inherited, inherited illnesses, sphynx cat | Leave a reply
American Curl

American Curl, one of the healthiest cat breeds

PoC avatarPosted on December 8, 2022 by Michael BroadDecember 8, 2022

It is nice to report on a well-known breed, albeit not that popular, which is considered to be inherently healthy by which I mean there are no genetically inherited health conditions. As you might be aware, very many cat breeds … continue reading…

Posted in American Curl | Tagged american curl, American Curl Cat, breeding, Cat Appearance, cat breed popularity, cat breeding, cat genetics, cat health issues, inherited illnesses | Leave a reply
Cat skeleton

Cat Skeleton

PoC avatarPosted on September 13, 2022 by Michael BroadSeptember 13, 2022

The cat skeleton is both strong and light having evolved for speed and agility, which is demonstrated in the cat’s wonderfully graceful movements including its jumping and climbing skills. The back is highly flexible, which is geared for speed. And … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Anatomy | Tagged breeding, cat anatomy, cat evolution, cat skeleton, evolution, selective breeding | 8 Replies
Mom Cat and Kitten Cat

How fast do cats breed?

PoC avatarPosted on August 2, 2022 by Michael BroadAugust 2, 2022

I’m referring to domestic, stray and feral cats. I am not referring to wild cats because there is quite a big difference. Without some sort of restraint on numbers (and there is always restraint on numbers) a cat population can … continue reading…

Posted in procreation | Tagged breeding, cat breeding, cat neutering, cat spaying, cats mating, procreation, sterilising cats, TNR

Difference between Exotic Longhair and Persian cats

PoC avatarPosted on June 12, 2022 by Michael BroadJune 12, 2022

At first sight, you might scratch your head and be mystified when trying to detect the difference between the Exotic Longhair and the Persian purebred cats. After all, they look identical. The difference, as I understand it, is in their … continue reading…

Posted in Exotic Longhair | Tagged american shorthair, breeding, Cat Associations, cat character, CFA, exotic longhair, exotic shorthair, TICA
Abnormal cat breeds

Do cat breed standards encourage the breeding of obese show cats?

PoC avatarPosted on May 23, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 24, 2022

It has been suggested that cat association breed standards might be encouraging breeders to select breeding cats with genetic traits that promote an overweight physique in order to meet the breed standard. There is a very interesting article on the … continue reading…

Posted in cat associations | Tagged breeding, Cat Associations, cat breeding, cat obesity, obesity, selective breeding
Picture of the perfect Ragdoll cat

What a dog or cat looks like is not really going to tell you what they act like

PoC avatarPosted on April 29, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 29, 2022

It doesn’t matter whether we are discussing cats or dogs. What they look like does not tell you a lot about how they going to behave. And the way they look is dependent on their breed when it comes to … continue reading…

Posted in cat personality | Tagged breeding, Cat Appearance, cat personality, dog apperance, dog personality, science, study
Birman cat by Helmi Flick

23 facts about the Birman cat

PoC avatarPosted on March 1, 2022 by Michael BroadMarch 1, 2022

A list of 23 facts about the Birman cat for a quick overview of this popular purebred cat including history, appearance, temperament and health.

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Posted in Birman | Tagged birman cat, breeding, cat history, selective breeding | Leave a reply
Blue British Shorthair at a cat show

How to become a cat breeder – some thoughts focusing on ethics

PoC avatarPosted on February 13, 2022 by Michael BroadFebruary 13, 2022

This page is in two parts. The second part, half way down the page, I wrote about 12 years ago. In that section you can tell that I dislike the idea of cat breeding for the simple reason that we … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Breeding | Tagged breeding, breeding cats, Cat Associations, cat breeder, cat registration, cat welfare, ethics | Leave a reply
Bombay cat

15 facts about the Bombay cat

PoC avatarPosted on February 4, 2022 by Michael BroadFebruary 4, 2022

Here are 15 succinct facts about the Bombay cat. This cat breed makes the black more desirable. They call the Bombay cat the sleek black panther of the cat fancy. And this is the purpose of the breed. It is … continue reading…

Posted in Bombay Cat | Tagged bombay cat, breeding, cat breed history, cat history
Serval rescued from France

Charity calls for ban on breeding of wild cat hybrids

PoC avatarPosted on December 15, 2021 by Michael BroadDecember 15, 2021

The Wildheart Trust has launched a campaign to ban the breeding of wild cat hybrids. I’m referring to the cross-breeding of wild cats with domestic cats to create a hybrid which at the first generation is half wild cat and … continue reading…

Posted in WIld Cat Hybrids | Tagged animal charities, Bengal cat, breeding, breeding cats, breeding servals, cat breeders, keeping wild cat hybrids, savannah cat, wild cat hybrid, wild cat hybrid laws, wildcat hybrid | Leave a reply
Havana Brown

Basic self (solid) cat colours

PoC avatarPosted on October 28, 2021 by Michael BroadOctober 28, 2021

The first point that I would like to address on the subject of “the selfs” is where the hell the term “the selfs” comes from! The terminology is mysterious to me. Initially you can’t see any connection between the word … continue reading…

Posted in solid (self) | Tagged breeding, cat coats, cat genetics, genetics, self-coloured, selfs, solid colours | Leave a reply
Beagle and cat

2 dog breeds that experts agree will get along with cats

PoC avatarPosted on October 20, 2021 by Michael BroadOctober 20, 2021

I did a bit of legwork on this one. There will be differences of opinion. I tried to find a consensus on the dog breeds that get along well with domestic cats. Having searched five different sources I found a … continue reading…

Posted in dog ownership | Tagged artificial selection, breeding, cat to dog relationship, cats and dogs, dog breeding, dogs and cats, interspecies friendships, selective breeding | 2 Replies

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