Buying a new pet, whether it is a kitten or an aquarium fish, is always a responsible step. Since a person, in this case, does not get a toy, and a living creature.
Before deciding to take this step, it is important to understand whether the owner of the pet is ready to take responsibility for tame friend.
There are no ugly cats. They are all charming creatures! And it doesn't matter if she's a pedigree or a regular kitten will appear in your home. The amount of love and positive emotions you get is not dependent on the breed!
However, as they say, it tastes and colors... And very often people give preference to one or another breed or another.
Someone likes teddy Scots. Someone is crazy about fluffy Persians. Someone likes the grace and harmony of the Siamese.
Let's talk about how not to make a wrong choice if you decide to take a particular breed of kitten.
How do you choose the right kitten?
In general, there are three main steps to selecting a new kitten:
- Determine what it's for (whether you're getting a kitten at all for a shower or a breeding trip);
- Visit cat shows;
- Talk to the breeders.
People buy pedigree kittens for a variety of reasons. For example, in order to build a starry career of a pet, to breed it on purpose or just to make a beautiful and cute fluffy friend.
Based on this, a specific breed is defined depending on its external features and character.
Visiting special cat shows, where representatives of different breeds are accommodated, can also help in choosing the breed. The main advantage of the exhibitions is that you can look at several breeds of cats, observe the behavior of kittens of different breeds, get acquainted with breeders, consult with specialists and make a final decision.
Photos give only a general idea, and personal acquaintance - an opportunity to understand the peculiarities of this or that breed.
Talking directly with kitten owners and breeders can be very helpful in choosing a kitten. Having experienced life together with a specific representative, owners can talk about their own experience of keeping kittens.
You can get answers to questions such as:
-In what conditions should they be kept;
-What are their advantages and disadvantages?
-What are the main features;
-The nature and attitude towards people and many other issues of interest.
What should I look for when buying a kitten?
The main aspects that need to be addressed in the first place are:
- Physical condition;
- Wool quality;
- Eye and ear condition, mouth condition.
The first time you meet your kitten, it's important to make sure she looks healthy, is active and energetic. The kitten's coat should be smooth and thick, with no shoulders. There should also be no cracks or nodules on the tail.
Your pet's eyes, ears, and teeth should also be in good condition. In particular, the eyes should not tear or fester, and care should be taken that there are no translucent membranes in the inner corners. Kitten's ears should have a slight tint of sulfur, without any unpleasant smell. A healthy kitten's gums are pink and odorless.
No matter what the final decision a person makes, it's important to always remember that a pet is always a responsibility. And when choosing a kitten, the future owner of the kitten should decide first and foremost whether she is ready to carry it.