Buying a pedigree kitten
Age, health checks, inherited diseases and contracts for pedigree kittens.
Buy pedigree kittens no earlier than 12 weeks, check eyes, ears, coat and belly, ask about breed-specific genetic tests (PKD, HCM, fold osteochondrodysplasia), demand vaccine records and a written contract, and watch for scam red flags.
Related breeds
Scottish Fold
Known for folded ears and an owl-like face; straight-eared kittens are called Scottish Straights.
British Shorthair
A round-faced, plush-coated cat (classically blue) that is calm and undemanding.
Persian cat
The iconic long-haired cat of Persia: the calmest of breeds, found in doll-face and peke-face types.
Exotic Shorthair
Essentially a short-haired Persian: the same sweet nature with an easy coat.
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