2. Selecting Your 

 Siamese Kitten 



The best time to buy a Siamese kitten is in the spring, when 

 you can train and exercise him out-of-doors. If you want to show 

 or breed your pet, it is a good idea to visit the winter or early spring 

 shows and talk to the breeders of Siamese cats about obtaining a 

 spring kitten. If you're not concerned about showing, but want a 

 lovable pet at a reasonable price, you can safely buy a healthy, 

 affectionate kitten from a reliable pet dealer or cattery. 



The closer to home you can find your kitten, the easier it will 

 be for him to get to his new home warm and rested. Long trips 

 are hard on such little fellows. It will be more convenient for you, 

 too, if you live fairly near the breeder or seller, for you can return 

 to ask for advice later and be certain of his continued interest in 

 the kitten's growth and development. 



YOUR KITTEN'S AGE AND APPEARANCE 



Try to select a kitten that is between 8 and 10 weeks old. If 

 kittens are weaned and taken from the mother cat when they are 

 too young, they may always be "wool- or cloth-suckers." This is 

 an annoying habit that is very difficult to break. 



You can't tell too much about the young kitten's future appear- 

 ance, for his markings are still light. There are, nevertheless, 

 some things you should look for. The kitten should not be skinny 

 but chunky, weighing about 2 pounds. He should have good 

 muscle tone, with a minimum of fat. Lift him up and see if he has 



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