I am currently looking into getting a Siberian cat from a breeder but I am quite inexperienced with getting animals from breeders as my family has only owned former stray mixed-breed cats in the past, so I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice.
The breeder's website is here: Hypoallergenic Siberian Cats & Kittens in Canada
I filled out an application and acquired about available cats and kittens and the breeder responded saying that I need to put down a $300 non-refundable deposit to reserve a cat in a future litter. This deposit is necessary before I can even visit the cattery, or else a visit of 1 hr or less without a commitment to buy costs $100. Is this normal for breeders?
In general, should I expect to need to pay before I can even see the cat I will be buying in the future, or their parents and the environment they are raised in?
The breeder's website is here: Hypoallergenic Siberian Cats & Kittens in Canada
I filled out an application and acquired about available cats and kittens and the breeder responded saying that I need to put down a $300 non-refundable deposit to reserve a cat in a future litter. This deposit is necessary before I can even visit the cattery, or else a visit of 1 hr or less without a commitment to buy costs $100. Is this normal for breeders?
In general, should I expect to need to pay before I can even see the cat I will be buying in the future, or their parents and the environment they are raised in?