CHOOSING YOUR KITTEN
Chinchilla and Shaded Silver Persians are collectively known as "Silvers" or "Silver Persians"
For Show purposes in New South Wales they are now registered as either Black Tipped (Chinchilla) or Black Shaded, (Shaded Silver). 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.
Silver Persians may be Chinchilla or Shaded Silver and sometimes can be what is known as AOC (Any Other Colour) which is produced by introducing other colours. This is not desirable as an AOC will usually have poor eye colour that is more yellow/muddy brown than the correct green/bluegreen 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. Kittens may have tabby markings at birth. These will gradually fade and should eventually completely disappear. 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.
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/showing 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.
Caloola Silvers do not use colour in our breeding lines and we do not alter or colour enhance our photos in any way.
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 unregistered 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 and do not care about improving the breed.
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. Unregistered breeders usually do not care about testing for health issues.
Please purchase your kitten from a Registered Breeder.
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 or may not 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 because the Breeder does not know whether you have just visited another cattery and it is so easy to carry infectious diseases on your shoes, clothes and hands. Please do not visit more than one Cattery on the same day. Even though they may be vaccinated young kittens may not have full immunity and are extremely vulnerable to ringworm etc. Disease can devastate the whole cattery, not just the kittens you view 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. If you have paid a deposit on a kitten we will send you lots of photos while you are waiting to come and pick up your kitten.
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 and not show his/her true personality 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 come by 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. As Silver Persians are usually a little smaller than other Persians 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.
Copyright Caloola Silvers 2006-2015
For Show purposes in New South Wales they are now registered as either Black Tipped (Chinchilla) or Black Shaded, (Shaded Silver). 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.
Silver Persians may be Chinchilla or Shaded Silver and sometimes can be what is known as AOC (Any Other Colour) which is produced by introducing other colours. This is not desirable as an AOC will usually have poor eye colour that is more yellow/muddy brown than the correct green/bluegreen 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. Kittens may have tabby markings at birth. These will gradually fade and should eventually completely disappear. 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.
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/showing 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.
Caloola Silvers do not use colour in our breeding lines and we do not alter or colour enhance our photos in any way.
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 unregistered 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 and do not care about improving the breed.
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. Unregistered breeders usually do not care about testing for health issues.
Please purchase your kitten from a Registered Breeder.
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 or may not 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 because the Breeder does not know whether you have just visited another cattery and it is so easy to carry infectious diseases on your shoes, clothes and hands. Please do not visit more than one Cattery on the same day. Even though they may be vaccinated young kittens may not have full immunity and are extremely vulnerable to ringworm etc. Disease can devastate the whole cattery, not just the kittens you view 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. If you have paid a deposit on a kitten we will send you lots of photos while you are waiting to come and pick up your kitten.
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 and not show his/her true personality 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 come by 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. As Silver Persians are usually a little smaller than other Persians 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.
Copyright Caloola Silvers 2006-2015
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