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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
Flat face Persian health

Infographic on flat-faced Persian health as per Dr Fogle DVM

PoC avatarPosted on December 25, 2022 by Michael BroadDecember 27, 2022

This information on the health issues suffered by the flat-faced Persian because of poor and extreme breeding (as per breed standard) comes from Dr Bruce Fogle’s book Complete Cat Care which I have presented in an infographic for ease of … continue reading…

Posted in infographic, Persian cat | Tagged anatomical deformities, anatomical mistakes, cat breeding, congenital deformity, deformed cats, flat-faced persian, inherited, selective breeding | Leave a reply
Maine Coon that looks like a lynx

Maine Coon that looks like a lynx

PoC avatarPosted on December 25, 2022 by Michael BroadDecember 27, 2022

This is an unusual coat type for the Maine Coon and as such the picture caught my eye as I saw a likeness to the Canada lynx skimming over their snowy landscape. My God, I love the lynx (and the … continue reading…

Posted in infographic, Maine Coon | Tagged canada lynx, cat breeding, infographic, large Maine Coon, lynx, maine coon
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
Gargoyle-like Persian cat

Cat breeders can turn the most handsome breeds into gargoyles

PoC avatarPosted on November 13, 2022 by Michael BroadNovember 13, 2022

I have just written an article about a hefty Maine Coon who was bred to extreme with a hint of gargoyle by their creator. Not God but a Maine Coon breeder. I’ve mentioned God because gargoyles are attached to the … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Breeding | Tagged cat breeding, cats health, maine coon appearance, maine coon health, persian cat breeding, Persian cat health problems, ugly cats | 2 Replies
Kittens

How can I become a cat breeder? Is it hard? Should I do it?

PoC avatarPosted on November 2, 2022 by Michael BroadNovember 2, 2022

This is an overview. The last question in the title above is the most important. Whether you become a cat breeder or not is a personal choice, but you must realise that you are bringing into the world a sentient … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Breeding | Tagged animal law, cat breeding | Leave a reply
This cute kitten died the day after this photo was taken

Behind the Japanese cuteness culture there is ugliness and the death of many kittens

PoC avatarPosted on October 27, 2022 by Michael BroadOctober 27, 2022

In the world of cats, in Japan, there are two competing forces. One is a veneer over the other. The veneer is the cuteness culture for which the Japanese have a specific name ‘Kawaii’. The Japanese love cute things and … continue reading…

Posted in negligent breeding | Tagged animal neglect, breeding cats, cat breeding, cat neglect, Cat News, kitten death, negligence, puppy and kitten mills, puppy death | Leave a reply
Sphynx from Russia bred and photographed by Dana Danilova Sphynx Cattery Dani Danati

Sphynx cats producing nightmarish amounts of smelly slushy poop

PoC avatarPosted on October 25, 2022 by Michael BroadOctober 25, 2022

On my travels through the Internet today I have bumped into what appears to be a huge problem with Sphynx cats: smelly, loose stools in nightmarish quantities. There really are some horror stories on the Internet. One Sphynx owner says … continue reading…

Posted in diarrhea | Tagged cat breeding, cat diarrhea, inbreeding, inbreeding depression, selective breeding, sphynx cat | Leave a reply
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
Red tabby in Malta was a resourceful cat

Cat personality linked to coat colour? Yes, but work in progress.

PoC avatarPosted on July 6, 2022 by Michael BroadDecember 28, 2022

Can a cat’s personality be linked to their coat colour and type? Apparently, the answer is yes, although I had always thought that this was not strictly possible despite the fact that, anecdotally, many cat owners link coat colour and … continue reading…

Posted in cat personality | Tagged cat breeding, cat character, cat genetics, cat personality, genes, Selective Cat Breeding | 1 Reply
Brit SH kittens

Persian cats introduced polycystic kidney disease into British Shorthair cats

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

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is the most common inherited disorder in cats according to a 2015 study. It is present in British Shorthair cats. Both the Persian and the British Shorthair carry the same genetic mutation causing the disease. It … continue reading…

Posted in polycystic kidney disease | Tagged British shorthair cat, cat breeding, cat fancy, chronic kidney disease, genetic diseases, inherited illnesses, Polycystic kidney disease
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
Persian cat

19 Years of Persian Cat Experience

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by Lisa James (Green Cove Springs, FL) Introduction by Michael (Admin): These are the words of an experienced Persian cat breeder who has strong views on the subject. It was written many years ago but I have brought the post … continue reading…

Posted in Persian cat | Tagged cat breeder, cat breeding, cat health, persian cat breeders, persian cats | 1 Reply
Qualzucht-Torture Breeding

Qualzucht – Torture Breeding

PoC avatarPosted on May 11, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 11, 2022

“The most active discussion on adverse breeding effects in companion animals has been in the German speaking community” (The Welfare of Cats page 261 – a section written by A Steiger). It is nice to venture into other areas and … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Breeding | Tagged cat breeding, cat torture, extreme breeding, Qualzucht - Torture Breeding | 9 Replies

Selective cat breeding – a critical appraisal

PoC avatarPosted on May 1, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 1, 2022

Selective cat breeding is what cat breeding is all about. So, what is it? This is an outline discussion. It is slightly controversial in keeping with my slightly rebellious nature. Before I continue, I would like to say that I … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Breeding | Tagged cat breeding, Selective Cat Breeding | 6 Replies

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