Is it kittens or a companion your after,if its kittens look for a stud and pay around £200 for the service,keeping entire male cats indoors is hardwork,smelly,and awkward!!letting entire cats roam outside is irresponsible and probably in breach of a contracta neuter male will make a ideal companion.

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ok ok I hear all your points, My cats were indoor not in a cgae outside and im guessing thats why my male shot out of the hose and not come back im new to breeding cats im used to dogs birds and fish. so is the way forward to hire stud males?? if so how do i tell when my female is in season?


help is very much appreciated

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When your lass is in season her personality will change. SHe will become much more vocal and 'call' -this can be very noisy as she tries to get the attention of all the males in the neighbourhood and can go on day and night for 7-10 days. She will roll on the floor and flirt with you and inanimate objects. She will rub herself upon all sorts of things.Sometimes a clear liquid comes from her lady bits. She will arch her back (lardosis) and hold her tail to the side whilst sticking her bum in the air with her head down and she may paddle her back feet. She may go off her food a bit too.

If you want to use a stud you need to contact breeders that have boys that are at open stud (not all breeders allow others to use their boys) andconvince them to let you use their boys. You will have to prove that you are serious, that you know your stuff, and understand that you are breeding to better the breed not just for profit. You will need to get your girl tested for FIV and something else I can't remember. Some breeders require this done as a snap test done 24 hours before visiting, some prefer a diffferent test done a few weeks earlier. Vacinations need to be up to date and the breeder will want to see the registration certificate to prove the cat is on the active register.

It isn't always easy to find a stud nearby - the one we use is a 4 hour drive away and being at the stud doesn't guarentee kittens. My girl has been to the studs twice (so four eight hour journeys) and hasn't taken either time. Yet despite all these trials it is the best way to do it. My stud owner has been fantastic and a great support. You need to contact breeders a good while before your girl is mated - I was in contact with mine a good six months first.

I wish you luck.

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