British cats are one of the most popular and beloved breeds. They are eagerly exhibited at exhibitions and purchased as pets. The demand for kittens is high. And the owners of thoroughbred animals sooner or later think about breeding them. In order for the mating to be successful and as a result healthy and beautiful kittens with clear breed characteristics were born, carefully choose a partner for your cat.
Instructions
Step 1
Real Britons are distinguished by thick "plush" hair, strong constitution, massive head with well-developed cheeks. In addition, these cats have a special character - they are calm and somewhat phlegmatic, get along well with children and other animals. In order for the future kittens to turn out exactly like this, both parents must fully match the breed.
Step 2
Evaluate the appearance of the candidate for mating with your animal. If you are interested in getting kittens of a certain color, be careful about the combination of shades. For example, a mackerel or tabby cat will do well with a blue or black cat - there is a great chance of getting a very beautiful litter with clear and bright stripes on the coat. But a chocolate or red cat will not be a perfect match - future kittens will certainly get a reddish coat, which is considered a disadvantage. It makes sense for owners of pure black or cream cats to select partners with the same coat color - then a beautiful monochromatic color will be fixed in the offspring.
Step 3
Don't settle for mating with a weakened, emaciated animal. Avoid applicants with too light boned, small head or stretched body - such appearance can degrade the breed. Cats with squint or extra toes are not allowed for breeding - these mutations can be passed on to offspring.
Step 4
Before mating, conduct routine vaccinations and deworming of the animal. Be sure to check your partner's vaccination passport. Make sure both cats are healthy and well nourished. If you are planning to mate with a purebred cat, check his pedigree up to the fourth generation. It must contain the titles of the ancestors. The more champions there are among them, the more future kittens are valued.
Step 5
Agree on the terms. Usually, the owner of the cat will have only one baby (this is rare in the British) or part of the litter will die, it is permissible to pay monetary compensation equal to the cost of the animal. The owner of a show-class cat has the right to a corresponding kitten. If such a cat mates with a breed or pet-class cat, its owner can choose the best animal from the litter.
