CHOOSING A MATE 



How can you find a good stud cat to mate with your female ? It 

 is advisable to visit a cat show and look over the Siamese cats on 

 exhibition. You can also get good advice from experienced cat 

 breeders, pet dealers and authorities on pedigrees. 



A stud with a pedigree is very important if you want top-quality 

 Siamese kittens with good dispositions and lovable personalities. 

 Some authorities claim that cats without pedigrees are not as 

 even-tempered as those with pedigrees and that they tend to have 

 short, chunky statures and kinked tails. The kittens are often 

 dark-hued. Of course kittens without a pedigree cannot be shown 

 and will sell for much lower prices. 



One authority gives the following helpful information. The 

 mating of two Blue Points will probably yield all Blue Point kittens. 

 The mating of two Seal Points will probably yield Seal Points. 



If you are breeding your Siamese and want a healthy, beautiful litter of kittens like 

 these, choose the father with care. He should make up for whatever bodily de- 

 ficiencies your female has and of course should be free of disease and have a good 



disposition. 



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