Persian cat breeder (Austin, Howe: new home, transport, association)

[Beecavenewcomer]

Can anyone recommend a good persian cat breeder in the Austin area?

[JayBrown80]

I can't. However, have you considered not going with a pure bred cat? Breeders are, more often than not, absolutely terrible. And so many cats are in shelters needing homes.

[G Grasshopper]

Originally Posted by JayBrown80

I can't. However, have you considered not going with a pure bred cat? Breeders are, more often than not, absolutely terrible. And so many cats are in shelters needing homes.

I know about people who are into pure bred cats. I was one of them. Over the years, we have had 2 red point Siamese, 1 tortie point Siamese, and one ruddy Abyssinian. I have never had a long haired cat (too hard to clean up after). But I can tell you what cat has been the healthiest and the best pet for us - the little tabbie we got from a cat rescue organization. Born in a lumber yard, no papers, but all heart. And she doesn't have all the health problems that some of our purebreds had. And she is very happy being an indoor cat. (I'm a bird lover, too.) So we are all for shelter cats. I do understand that not everyone is on my wave length. Jay is right, though. And you can find Persians or looks-like-a-Persian cats at a shelter. Of course, that won't work if you want to show a cat. But it works great if you just want a beautiful and loving companion.

[Beecavenewcomer]

We actually already have a persian whom we adore (we take really good care of her and she is no trouble to us at all!) and we are looking to get her a playmate of the same breed Thanks for the replies!

[Melissa78703]

I have purebreds (Somalis). The beauty of having a purebred is that should you ever need to rehome the cat or should something happen to you, it's simply easier to find a new home for a purebred than a shelter cat. Also, you have an idea of the cat's medical history, so you know what possible medical conditions can arise, given the cat's pedigree.

The trick to acquiring a healthy purebred is to go with a CFA- or TICA-registered cattery. This ensures quality control, a written contract and assurance that if you can no longer care for the cat, he/she is returned to the breeder. A partial list:

FBRL: Persian: Breeders (U.S. States N-P)

You can also find a good Persian cat breeder through CFA:

The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

I'm partial to CFA breeders for personal reasons (all my kiddens are CFA registered, and I also show them almost exclusively in CFA). I feel they hold the bar the highest when it comes to breeding programs. Many breeders will transport out of state. I suggest looking at the CFA show rankings -- this will give you an idea of which catteries excel in the Gulf Shore Region. I wish I had personal recommendations, but I stick with Somalis.

[Beecavenewcomer]

Thank you for all of this helpful information!

[vironica.ee]

Does any one know a British Short Hair breeder? I want to have a short hair cat. Long hair cat is beautiful, but the hair is too hard to clean.

[Melissa78703]

Originally Posted by vironica.ee

Does any one know a British Short Hair breeder? I want to have a short hair cat. Long hair cat is beautiful, but the hair is too hard to clean.

Click on the CFA link above. You'll be able to find a British SH breeder through CFA as well. Also, through TICA, although BSHs seem to be more popular in CFA. Just make sure that the breeder gives you a written contract.