CHOOSING YOUR KITTEN
Pet Quality Chinchilla Kitten
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Pet Quality Shaded Silver Kitten
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Five month old Green Eyed Shaded Silver
Chinchilla and Shaded Silver Persians are collectively known as "Silvers" or "Silver Persians" For Show purposes they are registered as either Chinchilla (Tipped) or Shaded Silver (Shaded). If you are looking for a Pet this is not so important, it is a matter of choice whether you prefer a pale coated Chinchilla or a slightly darker Shaded Silver. Both are beautiful.
It is not surprising that some people refer to the Chinchilla Cat as a Breed considering there are quite a few Cat Sites that refer to them as such but the Chinchilla Cat is just a colour of the Persian (or other) Breed.
True Chinchilla kittens are hard to find and many kittens advertised as such are NOT chinchilla. They may be a shaded silver or what is known as AOC (Any Other Colour) which is produced by introducing other colours. This can muddy the coat and the eye colour.
If you are not sure what the terms ""chinchilla"" or ""shaded silver "" actually mean please refer to our BREED STANDARD page and read the colour standard . Chinchilla is a COLOUR. The only time a Chinchilla kitten may have tabby markings is at birth. These will gradually fade and should eventually completely disappear. The Breed Standard states ""Tabby markings are a serious Fault"". Their eye colour when young is blue which gradually changes to blue/green or green as they mature. They should not ever have yellow, copper, muddy brown or orange eyes or a combination of these any of these colours with green.
All Silver Persians are gorgeous but they are not all Chinchillas and as long as you are informed you will see that part of the beauty of these gorgeous Chinchilla cats is their magnificent pale silver coat and gorgeous green or blue/green eye colour.
WHY BUY FROM A REGISTERED BREEDER?
Dedicated Registered Breeders breed to improve the breed and choose carefully which kittens they keep, only those that have features they wish to pass on to the next generation. Breeders can not keep all kittens so those kittens not kept for breeding are sold as pets. Registered Breeders have a code of ethics to abide by and their name to protect. Unregistered breeders do not.
Even though buying from a Registered Breeder is certainly your best option please be aware that some breeders are introducing colour into their lines to improve type. This usually results in murky brownish/green eye colour and dark patchy coats. You may be told the eye colour will change to green and the coat will lighten, but there is no guarantee this will happen and it is more likely it will not change much at all. If eye colour and coat colour is important to you make sure you buy from a Breeder who is not using colour in their lines. Caloola Silvers have not used colour in our breeding lines.
If you paying a lot of money for a purebred kitten you should expect the colour to be correct.
Please avoid unregistered or backyard Breeders. You have no way of knowing if they have any experience in breeding cats and they don't care about upholding the quality of the breed. It is unwise to purchase from these people who show you how dishonest they are by breeding with cats sold to them as pets on condition they have them de-sexed. They breed only for profit and usually will not have much knowledge about the cats they are breeding.
Please note: There is no such thing as a Teacup or Toy Persian. Silver Persians are usually a little smaller than the Solid Persians, the Males being larger then the Females. Any very small kittens are usually the runt of the litter, not a Teacup Persian.
PET SHOPS
Registered Breeders do not sell to Pet Shops, these kittens usually come from backyard breeders.
Also kittens from Pet Shops are usually more expensive, sometimes around twice the price as a kitten from a Registered Breeder.
Please purchase your kitten from a Registered Breeder and you will know you are getting what you pay for.
ABOUT YOU
Registered Breeders care about their kittens and only want the best for them so they may ask you questions such as:
Have you owned a Persian before?
Do you have small children?
Will the Kitten/Cat be kept indoors?
Do you have other animals?
Will the kitten be alone during the day?
VISITING
You may be invited by the Breeder to view available kittens. Please do not be offended if you are asked to remove your shoes before entering and to spray your hands before handling kittens. This is understandable since the Breeder does not know where you have been, you may have visited another cattery and it is so easy to carry infectious diseases on your shoes, clothes and hands. If you have visited a backyard breeder the chance of disease is even more likely so please always wear clean clothes when you visit a registered breeder. Even though they may be vaccinated young kittens may not have full immunity and are vulnerable to ringworm etc. Disease can devastate the whole cattery, not just one kitten so please be understanding.
Some breeders do not invite visitors until the kitten is older or ready to leave for this reason. The health of the kittens comes first. We, here at Caloola Silvers follow this policy as we are very protective of our kittens and Cattery. We will send you lots of photos while you are waiting to visit.
When you do visit your kitten it is best to limit the number of visitors to the minimum, especially small children. Although your kitten will be socialized the sudden appearance of a group of people especially if children are noisy may upset the kitten who is not expecting and most likely never seen a large group of people before and he may become frightened even though he is normally an outgoing, friendly kitten.
SHOW OR PET?
If you are looking for a hobby and for a kitten you can show make sure you let the Breeder know when you contact them as there may be a waiting list for that special kitten. Show quality kittens are not as easy to find and will cost more than a Pet kitten.
TAKING YOUR KITTEN HOME
Registered Breeders are guided by a Code of Ethics written by their Cat Registering Body who recommend that kittens do not leave home before 10 weeks of age, some Bodies say 12 weeks. This is to make sure the kittens are fully weaned, have had at least one Vet check and vaccination and are well socialised and ready to leave their mother. Caloola Kittens are usually at least 12 weeks of age before leaving, older if they have to fly to their new home.
AFTER SALES
Once you take your kitten home most Registered Breeders will be only to happy to receive any requests for advice regarding the wellbeing of your kitten and love receiving updates.
Good luck finding your new Kitten.................................
Copyright Caloola Silvers 2006-2013
It is not surprising that some people refer to the Chinchilla Cat as a Breed considering there are quite a few Cat Sites that refer to them as such but the Chinchilla Cat is just a colour of the Persian (or other) Breed.
True Chinchilla kittens are hard to find and many kittens advertised as such are NOT chinchilla. They may be a shaded silver or what is known as AOC (Any Other Colour) which is produced by introducing other colours. This can muddy the coat and the eye colour.
If you are not sure what the terms ""chinchilla"" or ""shaded silver "" actually mean please refer to our BREED STANDARD page and read the colour standard . Chinchilla is a COLOUR. The only time a Chinchilla kitten may have tabby markings is at birth. These will gradually fade and should eventually completely disappear. The Breed Standard states ""Tabby markings are a serious Fault"". Their eye colour when young is blue which gradually changes to blue/green or green as they mature. They should not ever have yellow, copper, muddy brown or orange eyes or a combination of these any of these colours with green.
All Silver Persians are gorgeous but they are not all Chinchillas and as long as you are informed you will see that part of the beauty of these gorgeous Chinchilla cats is their magnificent pale silver coat and gorgeous green or blue/green eye colour.
WHY BUY FROM A REGISTERED BREEDER?
Dedicated Registered Breeders breed to improve the breed and choose carefully which kittens they keep, only those that have features they wish to pass on to the next generation. Breeders can not keep all kittens so those kittens not kept for breeding are sold as pets. Registered Breeders have a code of ethics to abide by and their name to protect. Unregistered breeders do not.
Even though buying from a Registered Breeder is certainly your best option please be aware that some breeders are introducing colour into their lines to improve type. This usually results in murky brownish/green eye colour and dark patchy coats. You may be told the eye colour will change to green and the coat will lighten, but there is no guarantee this will happen and it is more likely it will not change much at all. If eye colour and coat colour is important to you make sure you buy from a Breeder who is not using colour in their lines. Caloola Silvers have not used colour in our breeding lines.
If you paying a lot of money for a purebred kitten you should expect the colour to be correct.
Please avoid unregistered or backyard Breeders. You have no way of knowing if they have any experience in breeding cats and they don't care about upholding the quality of the breed. It is unwise to purchase from these people who show you how dishonest they are by breeding with cats sold to them as pets on condition they have them de-sexed. They breed only for profit and usually will not have much knowledge about the cats they are breeding.
Please note: There is no such thing as a Teacup or Toy Persian. Silver Persians are usually a little smaller than the Solid Persians, the Males being larger then the Females. Any very small kittens are usually the runt of the litter, not a Teacup Persian.
PET SHOPS
Registered Breeders do not sell to Pet Shops, these kittens usually come from backyard breeders.
Also kittens from Pet Shops are usually more expensive, sometimes around twice the price as a kitten from a Registered Breeder.
Please purchase your kitten from a Registered Breeder and you will know you are getting what you pay for.
ABOUT YOU
Registered Breeders care about their kittens and only want the best for them so they may ask you questions such as:
Have you owned a Persian before?
Do you have small children?
Will the Kitten/Cat be kept indoors?
Do you have other animals?
Will the kitten be alone during the day?
VISITING
You may be invited by the Breeder to view available kittens. Please do not be offended if you are asked to remove your shoes before entering and to spray your hands before handling kittens. This is understandable since the Breeder does not know where you have been, you may have visited another cattery and it is so easy to carry infectious diseases on your shoes, clothes and hands. If you have visited a backyard breeder the chance of disease is even more likely so please always wear clean clothes when you visit a registered breeder. Even though they may be vaccinated young kittens may not have full immunity and are vulnerable to ringworm etc. Disease can devastate the whole cattery, not just one kitten so please be understanding.
Some breeders do not invite visitors until the kitten is older or ready to leave for this reason. The health of the kittens comes first. We, here at Caloola Silvers follow this policy as we are very protective of our kittens and Cattery. We will send you lots of photos while you are waiting to visit.
When you do visit your kitten it is best to limit the number of visitors to the minimum, especially small children. Although your kitten will be socialized the sudden appearance of a group of people especially if children are noisy may upset the kitten who is not expecting and most likely never seen a large group of people before and he may become frightened even though he is normally an outgoing, friendly kitten.
SHOW OR PET?
If you are looking for a hobby and for a kitten you can show make sure you let the Breeder know when you contact them as there may be a waiting list for that special kitten. Show quality kittens are not as easy to find and will cost more than a Pet kitten.
TAKING YOUR KITTEN HOME
Registered Breeders are guided by a Code of Ethics written by their Cat Registering Body who recommend that kittens do not leave home before 10 weeks of age, some Bodies say 12 weeks. This is to make sure the kittens are fully weaned, have had at least one Vet check and vaccination and are well socialised and ready to leave their mother. Caloola Kittens are usually at least 12 weeks of age before leaving, older if they have to fly to their new home.
AFTER SALES
Once you take your kitten home most Registered Breeders will be only to happy to receive any requests for advice regarding the wellbeing of your kitten and love receiving updates.
Good luck finding your new Kitten.................................
Copyright Caloola Silvers 2006-2013
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