A friend of mine had aquired a sphynx, she had the intentions of breeding, but discovered she was allergic to the cat. Since she knew I liked hairless animals (I also have a Crested), she offered the cat to me.
She is asking if I'd be interested in breeding the cat. She had a litter before, and was apparantly a good mommy. I had no intentions of breeding, but I told my friend I'd do a little research and think on it.
I know more about what the guidelines are for responsibly breeding dogs.. earn titles to the names, health tests, etc. This is the first purebred cat I've ever owned, I dont know as much about cats when it comes to registration, showing, breeding, etc.. all my other cats are rescued "muggles"..
What health tests do cats need? Is the CH title as important with cats as it is with breeding dogs? Also I looked on the TICA website to look at the breed standard, and it mentioned outcrossing on the standard. Does that mean its acceptable to breed a cat back to certain other breeds? Would the kittens still be considered purebred? Can they be registered?
I will most likely spay.. but I am curious to hear what is considered ethical breeding for cats.
She is asking if I'd be interested in breeding the cat. She had a litter before, and was apparantly a good mommy. I had no intentions of breeding, but I told my friend I'd do a little research and think on it.
I know more about what the guidelines are for responsibly breeding dogs.. earn titles to the names, health tests, etc. This is the first purebred cat I've ever owned, I dont know as much about cats when it comes to registration, showing, breeding, etc.. all my other cats are rescued "muggles"..
What health tests do cats need? Is the CH title as important with cats as it is with breeding dogs? Also I looked on the TICA website to look at the breed standard, and it mentioned outcrossing on the standard. Does that mean its acceptable to breed a cat back to certain other breeds? Would the kittens still be considered purebred? Can they be registered?
I will most likely spay.. but I am curious to hear what is considered ethical breeding for cats.