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Cpt Jack is a new Grand

Ocimom — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:02:46 GMT

Jack got his Grand Champion this past weekend with 6 out of 8 finals and both international judges gave him finals (6th and 9th best cat allbreed)!

On to higher victories and will work on granding him in CFA too (as well as multiple levels in ACFA).

Underweight Ragdoll Kitten

debra7252 — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:11:09 GMT

As a newcomer to Ragdoll kittens, I would greatly appreciate opinions on this matter. I recently purchased a male Ragdoll kitten from what I understood to be a reputable breeder out of state. I placed a deposit on the kitten and received an email approximately 5 weeks later from the breeder advising the "kitten was ready to go". We made the 7 hour trip to pick him up. Breeder advised the kitten was "vet checked" and healthy and 9 1/2 week old. While she gave us a tour of her cattery and saw all kinds of kittens, we never saw any of his litter mates, and it never occured to me to ask. Kitten had upper respiratory infection, severe diarrhea, and was found to weight 15 oz at vet check on Monday morning. I contacted the breeder and was advised that any medical bills were my responsibility, "kitten was healthy when he left...". I specifically asked if he was the "runt" of the litter as my vet said he looked to be about 6 weeks old. Breeder's response was "No", and if I wasn't happy, I could return him. To me, this would mean his litter mates weight less than 15 ounces at 9 1/2 weeks old ?? Again, I had no frame of reference. I've never purchased a kitten and didn't realize this baby was less than 1/2 of normal weight for his age. I trusted the "reputable" breeder. I never received notification from her that this kitten was the "runt" during the 6 weeks that I waited for him to be "ready". Instead, she waited until we made the trip, got home and had him vet checked. Then the only option she offered was for us to "bring the kitten back" and said we didnt have to take him if WE thought he was too small. I would think a good breeder would have notified me before we made the drive, given me the option of refusing this kitten, choosing another one, discounted the price or offered my deposit back to me. My question: are these the actions of a "reputable" breeder ? I would really appreciate your opinions on this as I am brand new to the kitten world.

Thanks so much.

Siamese Breed

Downtown kitty — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:29:45 GMT

I was wondering why is it that a lot of Siamese cats seem to be cross-eyed?

Breeders and Catteries

Downtown kitty — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:03:46 GMT

I have been going out on the web and visiting cattery pages and I have two questions that seem harmless enough.

1. What exactly does it mean when someone says we ship? Does this mean they personally deliver?

2. Is it a common practise to sell a retired queen/stud? My thoughts on this is why wouldn't you keep and cherish the cat that was used for your profit. It's not like enough money wasn't made to care for said pet right?

Ragdolls

kims — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:48:28 GMT

Hello, I have 2 cats they are brother and sister. My cats will be 3 in February and I've had them since they were about 7 weeks old. I have had cats and dogs all my life growing up as a kid. I always thought these cats were unusual and so do other people when they see them. I always wondered why as a kitten my cats would just completely relax when you pick them up (I thought they were just spoiled) I always wondered why they hair felt different from other cats (like a rabbit) I always wonder why they always lay on their backs why they were so bushy and their tails fan out and they always stand on their hind legs. People thought they were exotic because they are not fat just big. Then one day I was watching animal planet and the breed Ragdoll cats was displayed. My cats have all the characteristics of a Ragdolls except they don't have blue eyes and they are darker than Ragdolls but the they have the same shape and behavior. Pepper has the white face, pink, nose, white feet and belly. The rest is black/chocolate brown. Stripes is grey, cream, and orange with black stripes his feet are mitted. Is it safe to say they are Ragdolls?

cat breeds.

esmy02 — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:54:40 GMT

i received this very beautiful cat as a gift. i have been very curious about cats, mine in particular since i have never seen a cat of its distinction. i was wondering if there was any possible way to determine my cats breed.

this is when she was a baby i dont know if this picture will help.

What breed am I?

ashleyrose84 — Sat, 16 May 2009 07:34:37 GMT

Hi there,

We adopted a kitten recently and we wanted to see if anyone knew what breed he was? He's chocolate brown with a grey patch on his neck. As he's getting older his eyes are more green/amber coloured.

Thanks for the help!
Ashley

Turkish Vans in California

Tamberleigh — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 10:51:35 GMT

I'm sorry if this post is in the wrong board -- just joined CatChannel last night.

Yesterday I went to the Santa Rosa cat show and I was absolutely floored by a long, lovely Turkish Van. Since we're looking to get new cats when we move into the new house in six months or so, I thought I might want to start looking now for a Turkish Van kitten . . . but I can't find any breeders in California!

Can anyone help me?

Adoption

lalaw — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:55:41 GMT

I am interested in adopting a bengal, ragdoll, or munchkin. I live in the very SE part of Nebraska, so a 50 mile radius would be great. I just want one as a pet. I have 4 cats now and lost my persian of 15 years in November. I had a lot of good years with her. If anyone has one they want to adopt out, please let me know. I would prefer a Bengal.

Thanks

American Wirehair

Rena — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:57:16 GMT

Hi Guys,

I went to a cat show this past Sunday, hoping to get a picture of an American Wirehair. There were none at the show. Does anyone know where I can get a copyright free image of an American Wirehair? (I'll be happy to give credit to the image provider.)

Thanks,

Rena

Tricolor male?

sparklight — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:11:30 GMT

I have always been led to believe that for reasons of basic genetics, only female cats can be tricolor -- calico, tortoiseshell, etc. But here I have what appears to be a male tortoise shell cat. Photo included. He looks very much like his mother, who is a classic tortoiseshell, but she is less prominently striped and has the undertone of brown more evenly distributed. His is most prominent on the belly.

Do I have a genetically interesting cat on my hands? I want to be sure before I go and have him neutered.

Ken

What can I expect at a cat show?

Rena — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:56:21 GMT

Hi All!

I am planning on going to the Crab and Mallet Cat Show in Baltimore this Sunday. I have a wiki website about pets (http://www.thepetwiki.com) and I'd like to get some pictures to put up to show people the way the different breeds look. I've never done anything like this before. What can I exect?

Thanks,

Rena

Come visit my baby, Omer http://www.catchannel.com/blog/viewbio.aspx?apid=124302

Who wants to chat with a breeder(like me)

TaffyCat — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:01:43 GMT

I know EVERTHING about cats!! I breed cats, Siberians to be excact. I am a VERY experienced breeder, and I know what cat you might like or if your cat is sick, I'll know what you should do. Or we could just chat about how much we love cats and talk about funny little stories that our cats did. I have lots of funny little stories! If you feel like you might like to talk or chat a little, feel free to PM me. I don't like to be e-mailed, so if you want to talk, PM me.

British Short Hair?

chrish_1 — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:22:45 GMT

I've had my 3 year old male cat since he was a 2 months old. I never really gave much though to what breed he is until now, I know he's not a pure breed but Im curious to hear others opinions.

He's completely grey, and his fur is thick but short. Eyes are yellow most of the time, he's bigger than the average cat, with a stocky build.

personality wise he is lazy, quiet (unless its dinner time) and keeps to himself though is still affectionate. he likes to be petted and scratched, but not held. He doesn't like sitting on peoples laps, but likes being near you. For example if you leave a room he will follow you, and make himself comfortable a few metres away.

he's cautiously friendly to strangers. He is not aggressive but will half-heartedly swipe at you if you annoy him and nips my feet sometimes for fun.

My vet thinks he could be British short hair, but he's face isn't as flat as those guys. anyway I've uploaded some photos for people to assess. Thanks!

are there ANY cat breeders in NORTH DAKOTA???

lorimay1 — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:12:32 GMT

hello,my name is lori and i'm just alittle curious,are there ANY cat breeders out here in NORTH DAKOTA???i just want to know if there are and what kind of cats they have.lori

What type of cat do I have?

Laladopi — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:33:16 GMT

I have a eight month old kitten and I am curious as to what kind of cat he is. I have seen numerous cats with the same colors and variations as him but I have no idea why because I am sure he is not a purebred. So if anyone can help me out let me know!

He is only 7 weeks old in these pictures but he still looks quite the same.

Two Adopted Cats

heavens — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:18:25 GMT

We adopted two kittens (Thrash and Kovy) in November that are now 25 (Thrash) and 24 (Kovy) weeks old. We were really curious as to what breeds they were, and if it was possible for one of them to be part ragdoll (Kovy). What traits do ragdolls posess?

We are new cat owners and are just trying to make sure that their health is taken care of to the best of our abilities.

Thrash (19 Weeks) Kovy (18 Weeks)

Kovy (13 Weeks) Thrash (14 Weeks)

Thrash (14 Weeks)

Kovy (13 Weeks)

Thank you so much!!

Breeding Cats in this Economy?

DesertJewel — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:41:18 GMT

Which breeds of cats are doing the best in this bad economy? My family and I want to breed and raise some kind of purebred cat and would like to know which of these breeds would be smartest to get:

American Bobtail

Ragdoll

British Shorthair

PS. If you have any breed suggestions, feel free to post them.

Update with VIDEO

My_Girl_Lilly — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:00:43 GMT

Well a while back I wrote a topic about a stary cat being pregnant. Well weeks went by and I caught a video of her and her kittens. There are 5 total and each one is a different color which is interesting. I have a cat that isn't nuetured and she used to follow him everywhere he went... maybe the little orange kitty is his haha
So my question is since she's a stray and we have so many wild animals around here where we live (Whish is how my other cat was killed), what should I do? The kittens are always trying to get into the house by the way. Is it the right thing to welcome them in?
***Note that I feed their mama everyday and she's been coming over for food for a few months.

So here's the video Id like to share with you
http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=38658272

Abother question about the kitties

My_Girl_Lilly — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:21:19 GMT

Ok so this is another question about the stray kittens.
I was at a friends house when my mom texted me saying that all the cats including mine, slept in my room all night. (I have a sliding door to the porch that my litle brother left open). They still want to be in my room but they're to scared cuz Im in there... So now the sleep out in the cold in a box with a blanket inside that I left outside my door for them.

The next day, I was able to catch one (the white one -- if you've seen the video in my last topic). but I didnt really know what to do with her when I got her inside. There was a scared kitty inside with an angry mom outside with 4 other kittens that run when they see you... whats the best way to catch all these lil' guys? My friend suggested getting a crate and when I see them eating the food (since they're already weaned thankfully) I pull a straing to shut the door.... does that sound ok?

Can someone help with breed of cat?

Alikhy — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:24:49 GMT

I've had my kittie since February of this year. She's been fixed, had her shots, very healthy. I love her to pieces, but I was never told what breed she was. Can someone help me identify what breed she is or maybe close to? Here's some pictures:

Thank you!

I want to identify breed of cat - Another Pic

oldsfolks — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:27:10 GMT

Here is another pic of our big lovable baby.

Bob

What breed is my cat, please help out.

gem1993 — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:31:50 GMT

Ok well i have a cat named onyx and i've had him for about two year.

well he look kinda like a bombay but with finer features. He acts like a pixie-bob( hes really smart) my cats sit , lays and stand on comand thats how smart he is. He majorly lovie. He a black cat, very long or tall. i really need some help.thank you.

Cats & wood stoves

Kitty Kiss — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:25:54 GMT

I don't know about you kitty lovers, but my kitties love the wood stove. They lay beside the stove and a cat that is a foot long becomes three foot long, they like to lay on their backs with their legs spred out! How cute can you get !!!!!!!!!

Want to verify breed of cat

oldsfolks — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:12:56 GMT

This big lovable baby came to our farm during cold weather and I couldn't bear to leave him outside. I had to capture him in a cage trap and then locked him inside for a couple of days,feeding and petting him until he learned to trust me. I'm unsure of his breed , but in reading here I think he is Maine Coon. He is a young male . Bob

Fold/Curl Mix?

Elistariel — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:42:25 GMT

I was just wondering, what would a Scottish Fold / American Curl cross look like? Would such a cross be possible?

I tried to google this, but got no results.

I'm just curious.

Not sure what breed my Cat is?

jbounds — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:50:37 GMT

Hello!
Mischa, my female Cat, is a little over 2 years old. I was originally looking for a Persian, and found an ad in the local paper. When I arrived, I noticed that the male I was originally interested in was white with orange points, short haired, and looked nothing at all like a Persian. I saw the mother and noticed she didn't have the Persian nose/face, but then I saw the little girl kitten sitting in the corner. I fell in love with her and paid the price for a Persian anyways, unsure if she was or not.

Her breed doesn't make a difference in how much I love her, but I have been very curious!

She definitely has the body of a Persian, and a big, puffy tail. Her noise sort of flat, it doesn't have a "ski slope" and she has a very round face and eyes. Her coat is very soft, and she always seems to be smiling, although she makes it quite clear when she is mad!

I have attached a picture of her, if anyone can help me? I know she's probably considered a "domestic longhair", but I'm interested to see what her background could be.

Thank You all in advance!

Help! Pregnant Cat Questions!!

armakan — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:37:33 GMT

My cat recently gave birth to two kittens, extremely far apart. The first one was born on Saturday morning and the second one wasn't born until around 9 pm that night. The first one accidentally got trapped by itself in a closet (because we didn't know she had given birth in there) while we were gone on Saturday. We gave it to the mother and laid it on her nipples, but it seemed unable to nurse and died yesterday. The second one seems to be doing fine. My question, however, is that I am not sure she has birthed all the kittens. I feel at least one hard lump under one of her nipples that seems about the size of a kitten, but I am uncertain if this is it. Is there any way of telling (other than xray or vet?) and if she is still pregnant, what do I do? It's been almost 48 hours since the second birth and no more kittens have come out yet. I am afraid she is being stressed out by our 2 month old male (not fixed), who continues to nurse from her and nursed before she gave birth as well. We have tried seperating them because she sometimes bites his neck since she gave birth that looks like she's trying to kill him, but they act friendly other than that, so we let them hang out together when we are watching but keep them seperated for the times we can't. What do I do? I'm afraid if the kitten isn't born soon it could hurt her or die or both!!

La Fay

cleo90 — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:16:07 GMT

she is and i'm happy to what do have to say

When do queens stop protecting their kittens?

evendozen — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:20:44 GMT

I have a momma cat (DSH with oriental features - maybe abyssinian (is that oriental?)) and 2 of her kittens, along with 7 other cats that live in the same part of the house. The kittens are about 4 months old and momma still supervises them all the time and hisses and swats at the other cats if they get too close to her or the kittens. Is there a point at which she will stop being so protective?

(obviously this is not a real recent pic)

About breeding in Illinois (laws)

jjdemu — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:15:53 GMT

Hi everyone. We are wanting to start breeding Persians and Himalayans. We have a breeder that is going to retire that is in Mo. and is willing to help us out with the in and outs of breeding. We live in Granite City , IL and have contacted City Hall and they are clueless about if we need a breeders permit or anything, There is a cap of 3 cats in a household and not sure if that is lifted if we are going to do a cattery or not. Any information anyone can give us would be greatly appreciated. Worst case if there is nothing we can do in Granite City, ILL. We have been talking about moving anyways is there in cities around this area that would allow us to do a cattery , Just nothing in the state of MO.

Thank You

Josh and Cathy

Sand Cat Breeder?

-=ghost=- — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:28:02 GMT

There has always been cats in my life, my mother is a veterinarian and now has 7 cats with which she lives. I will be moving out shortly (as i'm soaking up as much of the rent/morgage free living as i can while i'm in school) and will soon be looking for a cat of my own. I began searching for an exotic that interested me as i'm accustomed to domestics and want something a little more challenging. The sand cat is that choice, although, now i'm having troubles finding a breeder... and seeing as it's not even listed in the breed section on this page, i'm starting to believe that this breed isn't available for sale. If you are, or know a breeder for this type of cat, please contact me at - blood4honor@yahoo.com

thanks
-=ghost=-

Feral cat caregivers

PeaLoki&Gabe — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:24:38 GMT

I know I feel some responsibility toward these cats, so I do what I can for the ferals around my place- someone somewhere down the line broke the pact we made with all the animals we've domesticated, and left them to fend for themselves.

So I was wondering how many of the folks here also take care of a colony of ferals? It doesn't matter how much care you give them if you try and feed them and try to give them warm shelter in bad weather (that's more than they've been given by other humans).

Rescue Groups

PeaLoki&Gabe — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:43:33 GMT

I found a possibly feral persian or Himalayan on my porch this weekend, does anyone know of a rescue group that could take him if I can catch him? Its a pretty cat and i know that he shouldn't be outdoors. I can't take on another cat, and if he's a pet and allowed to wander like that then his family probably doesn't deserve him.

cat breeders looking to sale

kimneak — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:10:36 GMT

FYI, When looking for the best way to sale your kittens it is hard because there is so much competition out there. So, I think going to sites that are fairly new sites eliminates the competition because you as the breeder will be one of the first to post your ad. Which will give you more exposure. One really nice site I saw was PetScouters.com, its free to post ads and you can ad your cat website links to their resource page to get even more exposure.

BSH or DSH?

PeaLoki&Gabe — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:05:29 GMT

I've heard it somehwere, but can't remember if the American short hair is suppsoed to have a U shaped muzzle, and the BSH is supposed have more of a V shape? One is supposed to better for a different type of prey.

Blue Eyed Orange Tabby???

Razz44 — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:08:10 GMT

I just rescued a litter of kittens and saw something I have not seen before. There is a bright blue eyed orange tabby in the mix, along with three torbies with short kinked tails. I read online about a rare breed called "Ojos Azules"... could this be what breed they are? Mom is a orange tabby female.

Homemade toys for cats/kittens?

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:33:19 GMT

What kind of homemade toys can I make for cat/kittens that are safe?

How did you come up with your cat's name

Kit-Kat8 — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 12:50:19 GMT

I named KitKat after the KitKat chocolate bar.

i have no clue what breed my cat is...

russell12 — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:33:46 GMT

i have had my cat for soooo long..but never really stoped and thought about what breed she is, but now i want her to have a playmate/friend. So I thought it might help to find out what breed she was so could someone please help me!!! thanks!!