Deciding to buy a Burmese cat for breeding is an excellent choice. You won’t find another breed that matches its beauty and uniqueness. Now you need to find a breeder and select a breed-class kitten.

Why Breed-Class?

Burmese kittens are categorized into three classes: show, breed, and pet. Show-class kittens are purebred animals from purebred parents, intended for exhibitions. They are the most expensive and fully meet the breed standard. It’s best to buy these cats at 9-10 months old when hidden defects are no longer an issue.

Pet-class kittens are home pets. They may have minor appearance defects and are not used for breeding or shows. They are healthy, active cats that make loyal friends and great stress-relievers.

Breed-class cats are a great choice for those looking to breed Burmese cats. They differ slightly from show-class animals, often with minor color deviations. While they might not win top prizes, they can still reach the final stages in shows. They are used in breeding to produce higher-class Burmese kittens.

Disqualifying traits can be corrected by choosing the right partner. Unlike other animals, cats can produce offspring that surpass their parents in characteristics. Anyone aiming for breeding work should choose breed-class Burmese kittens.

How to Choose a Burmese Breeder

Selecting a Burmese kitten requires careful consideration since they are expensive. The most crucial aspect is choosing the right breeder.

Remember: a reputable breeder is always honest and transparent.

A good breeder will provide information about:

• The animal’s health
• Genetic diseases
• Care requirements
• Temperament

They will discuss both the strengths and weaknesses of the Burmese cats and offer comprehensive information about the chosen kittens.

Before deciding to buy a Burmese for breeding from a particular breeder:

1. Visit the Breeder: The cattery should be a happy, clean home for cats. If it’s dirty, untidy, and the cats are isolated, these are red flags.
2. Meet the Burmese Cats: The breed’s character is open, affectionate, and friendly. The cats should want to approach and allow themselves to be petted. If they don’t, the breeder’s competence may be in question.
3. Ask About Health: You’re paying a lot for a Burmese cat, so you have the right to know about the health of the pet and its parents. This ensures that the parents are purebred and that there will be no future problems.
4. Request Documentation: Ask for the license, metric, pedigree of the kitten, vet passport, copies of the parents’ pedigrees, and certificates of titles. Ensure that the metric does not have a mark prohibiting the kitten from being used for breeding. Breeding such an animal, even with healthy partners, can lead to serious genetic anomalies.

Tips for Buying a Kitten

1. Don’t Buy Too Young: Reliable catteries sell kittens at 3-4 months old. The older the animal, the more apparent its breeding prospects.
2. Avoid Remote Purchases: It’s better to visit in person to inspect and feel the animal. During the inspection, pay attention to breed standard conformity, possible defects, and behavior. Ask questions!
3. Check Documentation: Upon completing the purchase, you should receive a passport and, if agreed, the pedigree. Verify the correctness of the documents and the absence of errors.
4. Get a Purchase Agreement: Ensure the agreement specifies the price, return policy, breeding conditions, and other important terms.

Choosing a Burmese cat for breeding requires careful selection. Catteries also scrutinize potential owners. Breeding Burmese cats demands hard work, patience, dedication, and significant financial investment.

If you are serious about breeding Burmese cats, contact the Via Emilia cattery in Amsterdam. We want our Burmese cats to go to responsible and reliable homes.