Finding a Reputable Breeder
- Contacting
Feline Breeders, by Tracey Biscontini, from PetsMart.com
- Breeder
Qualifications Matter When Buying a Dog, by Gina Spadafori-
article on finding a reputable breeder, written about dogs but
applies to cats also
- How
to Find a Reputable Breeder, by John J McGonagle and Carolyn
M Vella, from the ACFA website
- Determining The
Reputability of a Breeder, by Brigitte McMinn- differences
between a "Reputable Breeder" and a "kitten producer", 10
commandments for reputable breeders
- What
Breeders Look For In Buyers, by Carolyn M Vella and John J
McGonagle, from the ACFA website- what responsible breeders want
to know about kitten buyers
- At
The Cattery, by Tracey Biscontini, from PetsMart.com what
to do and what to look for when you visit a cattery
- Your
Kitten's Papers, by Tracey Biscontini, from PetsMart.com-
paperwork you can expect to get with your new kitten, and what
to do with it
Purchasing a Pedigreed Cat or Kitten
- How Young
is Too Young: How old should a kitten be when it goes to a new
home?, by Barbara C. French, from the FBRL website- reprinted
from CATS Magazine, February 2000
- How to Purchase
a Pedigreed Purebred Kitten or Cat, by HDW Enterprises/Foothill
Felines Bengals- guide to selecting the right breed, choosing
a kitten vs an adult, and finding a reputable breeder
- Careful
Breeders Let Littermates Learn From One Another, by Gina Spadafori-
discussion on weaning puppies (but applies to kittens too) NOTE:
This article mentions weaning puppies at 5, 7 or 9 weeks old.
This is one difference between puppies and kittens, and TASC does
not support weaning of kittens this early.
- Choosing
a Pedigree Kitten, from the GCCF website- how to determine
what breed of kitten or cat is right for you, and where to find
one
- How
to Buy a Purebred Kitten, by Dave Thomas, from the Fanciers
website
- How To
Find The Kitten of Your Dreams, by Carolyn M Vella and John
J McGonagle, from the ACFA website
- So You
Want To Buy A Pure-bred Cat, by John J McGonagle, from the
ACFA website
- Choosing
a Purebred Kitten, by Tracey Biscontini, from PetsMart.com
Kitten or Adult?
Somali Breed Profiles
- The
Somali, profile from PetsMart, by Janet van Groos
- The
Somali, a Berry Lovely Cat, from Cats and Kittens Magazine
- Somali
Breed FAQ, frequently asked questions and answers about
the Somali cat
- Somali
Description, by Karen Smith, Pypurz Somalis- mainly anecdotes
of Somali antics
- Somali-
The Feline Fox, by Nancy Bailey, Foxbrush Somalis- a description
of the Somali's personality, a short history, and pictures of
Somalis in the four traditional colors
- Somali,
brief description from Petnet.com
- Somali,
by Tracey Biscontini, from PetsMart.com
- Somali Cat
Library, a collection of Titles of magazine articles & books
about the Somali cat
By providing these links TASC does
not endorse the views expressed in these articles.
It is up to the reader to form his or her own opinion based on experience
and research.
This page was last updated on February 2, 2004.
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