Cat Breeding Articles 

Practical Cat Breeding Advice for New Breeders

I share practical advice drawn from more than 20 years as a pedigree cat breeder.

You’ll find honest answers, real experiences and useful help with breeding cats, managing litters, raising kittens and dealing with the weird stuff nobody prepares you for.

How Do I Become a Cat Breeder?

One of the most common questions I get asked is, "How do I become a cat breeder?" The interesting thing is that most people who ask that question aren't really asking how to become a cat breeder at all. What they're usually asking is how to breed kittens. They love their cat and would like to have k...

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How Do I Know If My Cat Is Ready to Breed?

This Is Where So Many New Cat Breeders Go Wrong

If you’re asking this question, I love that. It means you actually care about doing this properly. But I also know what’s probably happening. Your cat is calling, rolling around, being affectionate, maybe driving you slightly mad, and it looks very ob...

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Do I Need a Mentor to Breed Cats? What New Breeders Really Need Instead

Starting out as a new cat breeder can feel overwhelming. Everywhere you look, people say you need to find a mentor before you can even begin. But how do you know who to trust? And do you really need one at all?

I want to share my personal take on how to choose the right guidance, what a mentor (or ...

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Social Media for Cat Breeders: How to Promote Your Cattery and Kittens With Confidence

If you are a cat breeder, you already know that social media is one of the best tools you can use to promote your cattery and find the right homes for your kittens.

The tricky part is that most of us did not become cat breeders because we wanted to run social media accounts. Between cleaning litter...

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Preparing for Your First Litter of Kittens

If you’re new to cat breeding, this will make a lot more sense once you know what stage you’re at.  Take the quiz first and I’ll point you in the right direction.  👉 Take My Quiz

Your first litter of kittens is on the way and you're feeling a mix of nerves and excitement. That is completely normal....

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What Cat Breeders Need to Know About Feline Herpes Virus (FHV-1)

If you're a breeder and your kittens suddenly start sneezing, or if new kitten owners call concerned about watery eyes, Feline Herpes Virus (FHV-1) might be the reason.

It’s one of the most common respiratory viruses in cats — and it’s something most breeders will deal with at some point.

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Finding Your Perfect Mentor: How to Choose the Right Guidance as a New Cat Breeder

Starting out as a new cat breeder can feel overwhelming. Everywhere you look, people say you need to find a mentor before you can even begin. But how do you know who to trust? And do you really need one at all?

I want to share my personal take on how to choose the right guidance, what a mentor (or ...

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Stud Cat Buddies – Housing Stud Cats Together

If you’re thinking about having a stud cat in your breeding program, this is something you want to get right from the start.  There are a few decisions early on that will make your life either very easy or very stressful later.  I go through all of it step by step in my Stud Cats Mini Course.  👉 Stu...

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