This text speaks for most
great responsible breeders/catteries.
POTENTIAL OWNER: How much
is the kitty?
BREEDER: 1500€
POTENTIAL OWNER: What??
It's way too expensive!!
BREEDER: What do you
think would be a good price?
POTENTIAL OWNER: No more
than 500€. You breeders are so over priced.
BREEDER: I am sorry you
see it this way, why don't you try it yourself?
POTENTIAL OWNER: But I've
never done it!
BREEDER: For FREE I can teach
you how to do it, and in addition you will have the knowledge to do it again.
POTENTIAL OWNER: Perfect,
thank you!
BREEDER: To start you
will need a female(average cost 3000€ ). Also a male(average cost 3800€ )
You will need to show
them to make sure they hold breedstandard (average cost 500-1000€ per show
weekend including travel, hotel). You will need to do genetic & health
testing on them, averages about 450€ + per cat per year.
Raise and provide daily
care, feeding & grooming for one + years before they are ready to mate (So
minimal 250€ per month per cat, and it minimal takes 2 cats.) You can only mate
1 time a year. But you still have to keep them and have the expense every
month.
POTENTIAL OWNER: But I
don't have that much money...
BREEDER: OK so I have a
female due to birth in 2 weeks. You will need to be available 24/7 around the
clock for at least 16 weeks to help with delivery and care. ( a million loads
of laundry and cleaning)
POTENTIAL OWNER: 16
weeks?? it's way too much time for me! I have to work.
BREEDER: You will also
need the reproductive vet to do xrays ( 250-300€ ) genetics testing (125€ test
) ultrasoud testing HCM, PKD & CIN (125€ test) & C-section (1000-5000€) and initial vet care on kittens until old enough
to be placed. Have on hand a scale,
thermometer, latex gloves, sanitizer, absorbent tissues, scissors, hemostats,
heating pad, whelping box, blankets, cleaning supplies, appropriate food with
supplements for mothers, formula, medications & hand feeding supplies in
case of emergency....
POTENTIAL OWNER: But I
don't have all these things!
BREEDER: For 2000€+ you
can buy them.
POTENTIAL OWNER: Ummm
.... You know, I think it might be better if I just buy a kitten.
BREEDER: Wise decision.
For us, there are no
vacations or holidays, while you go to visit with family & friends we are at
home at our cats side caring for them. It is a no breaks commitment.
THIS IS THE REALITY
When you choose a
reputable person, you aren’t only purchasing the kitten but also: knowledge,
support ,
experience, love, time, sacrifices, etc...
**Plus the cost of ; gas/
food/ motels/ new curtains, new plants... etc. And time spent on finding the
right home for each kitten.