Breeding Persian Cats - What To Know Beforehand

So, you have a purebred papered Persian, and you want to breed her? Before you jump into breeding Persians, there is quite a bit to consider. Some people want to breed just for the ‘fun’ of it, or because they think that the male and female that they have in mind will produce beautiful kittens. This are almost always the wrong reasons to breed Persians.

The first thing to note is that it takes years to become a respected Persian breeder. You must earn the respect of other breeders. Second, you need a pair of Persians that are worth breeding. These Persians will have been tested for genetic problems, and they will have to be purebred, with pedigrees. You must also know what you are doing in terms of matching mates, and in terms of caring for the kittens properly.

Before you start doing any breeding of Persians, it is a good idea to get another breeder to mentor you. The chances are good that you can even purchase your mating pair from the breeder that mentors you. This is the fastest way to get your foot in the door, but again, there is more to it.

First you must consider where your cats and kittens will be kept. Second, you will need to know just about everything that there is to know about Persians, including potential breeding problems, birthing problems, genetic problems, and health problems. Without doing the proper research, and providing the proper care, you are nothing more than a backyard breeder, which means first that you will not be respected by other breeders, and second, you cannot command a decent price for your kittens.

Then there is the aspect of finding homes for your Persian kittens. Most people won’t want to purchase from a breeder who is not well-known or respected by the Persian community, which means that you will most likely have trouble finding homes for your kittens – at any price.

Before you start breeding, make sure that you have taken the time to talk at length to numerous breeders, to ensure that you have a clear understanding of exactly what goes into breeding these fabulous animals. The truth is that as popular as Persians are, they are currently being over bred, and this makes finding suitable homes more and more difficult.

This also suggests that there isn’t as much money in breeding Persians as one might think. The most reputable breeders breed to improve the breed – not to make money from the kittens.