Before you start a cat in the house, think for what purpose you need it. Maybe you want to get serious about breeding cats, or you just need an affectionate and loyal friend. The further choice of the animal will be based on these needs.
Instructions
Step 1
If you buy a kitten so that it guards the house from rodents, go through the shelters and choose an active outbred baby. Street cats have an excellent hunting instinct and are highly immune.
Step 2
Before buying a purebred animal, evaluate your financial ability to maintain such a pet. The purchase of high-quality feed, medical care, vaccinations, medicines, vitamins, mating fees and so on will require considerable expenses. If this does not scare you, you just have to figure out which breed is best for you. Representatives of various breeds have some peculiarities of character and behavior. Consider this question before purchasing an animal.
Step 3
If you want to have a calm, affectionate and friendly animal in your house, opt for the Scottish, Persian, Russian Blue or British breed. Siberian, Norwegian and Maine Coons lead an independent lifestyle and do not require much attention from their owners. Siamese, Burmese, Ragdolls and Abyssinians have a special affection for children. They are constantly nearby and take part in all matters, they are very playful. But these cats will require you to pay a lot of attention to them.
Step 4
Longhair cats are suitable for people who spend a lot of time at home. Such animals require careful grooming and need constant brushing. Only in this case they will look decorative. In addition, with such long-haired cats it is much more difficult to keep the house clean, especially during molting. For allergy sufferers, sphinxes or short-haired pets are more suitable.
Step 5
Consider the sex of the animal as well. It is believed that cats are more attached to their owners than cats. Moreover, they will not bring unexpected offspring. But cats will claim leadership in the house. During the mating season, they can be aggressive. Once they reach puberty, cats will mark their territory. It is quite difficult to deal with this and educational measures will not have any effect on the cat.
Step 6
Cats also have their own characteristics. Females have a calmer disposition, behave more openly and emotionally. A cat is much cleaner than a cat; there is practically no unpleasant smell from her in the apartment. But when she reaches puberty, difficulties arise. During estrus, she becomes aggressive, meows loudly, demanding a partner. In this case, you can let her fulfill her instinctive need or neuter the cat.
Step 7
In any case, the main thing when buying a kitten is its health. He should look healthy. The coat is thick, without bald patches. The kitten should be playful, with a curious look. Lethargy may be the first sign of illness. Get a kitten at the age of 2-3 months. Kittens that are too small do not have time to get the necessary nutrients and necessary upbringing from the mother. And adult cats have already formed character and habits that can annoy you.
