Purebred or Moggie
Purebred or Moggie
This is very much a personal choice. Purebreds can be
expensive but their future appearance and personality is easier
to predict.
If you have set your heart on a pedigree kitten, take time
to do your homework on different breeds. There are over 70 to
choose from. The Internet is a very good place to start your
research as most breeds will have a website devoted to
them.
Find out about any inherited conditions your chosen breed
may exhibit and what health checks they'd require.
What about the personality traits of each breed? If you have
young children, for example, it might be a good idea to pick a
kitten from a breed that's known to be playful and sociable
like Burmese.
It's also important to ask yourself what sort of regular
care the kitten will need. Long-haired breeds such as Persian
or Birman need daily grooming. Do you have the time and the
patience?
Moggies can be hardier, though it's less easy to predict
what sort of cats they will grow into. If you can, visit your
prospective kitten a few times and try to get a good idea of
her temperament. Don't rush your decision.