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Originally Posted by fairy74
I know she is a reputable breeder but wont accept my cat to mate as she is now apparently damaged goods.
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Oh dear... I think that may be her way of saying she was sold as a pet only and not for breeding! Your cat can't be damaged by having a moggy litter. The only way that could happen would be if she had picked up FeLV or possibly FIV (less likely) from her moggy husband.
Years ago there was a silly belief that if an animal had produced a 'mongrel' or cross-breed litter it would affect subsequent litters, so either this breeder is hopelessly old fashioned and known nothing about genetics, or she's using it as an excuse, I'm sad to say.
I don't know whether Exotics also need to be health checked for PKD these days or not, and/or blood-type tested?
Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings, but I'm afraid there's not much you can do
If you really want to breed pedigree cats, then maybe the way forward would be to have Cocoa spayed and start over with another girl registered on the Active, from a good and conscientious breeder.