Persian Mating

Detailed steps of the Persian cat breeding process:

1. Listing Review: Review Persian cat breeding listings on Petopic.com
2. Filtering: Filter by criteria such as age, gender, health status, and genetic test results
3. Listing Details: Review the cat's characteristics, genetic health tests, breeding history, and health documents
4. Breeding Owner Contact: Contact the breeding owner and obtain detailed information
5. Interview: Conduct a phone or in-person interview
6. Health Check: Review genetic health tests and veterinary checkups
7. Breeding Agreement: Breeding agreement and determination of terms
8. Breeding: Breeding process and monitoring
9. Kitten Guarantee: Kitten guarantee and health checks

Documents required for Persian cat breeding:

• Genetic Health Tests: PKD (polycystic kidney disease), HCM (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy), and other genetic disease tests
• Health Report: Current health report issued by a veterinarian
• Breeding History: Previous breedings, number of kittens, and health status
• Pedigree Document: Pedigree document for purebred Persian cat
• Vaccination Records: Current vaccination records (FVRCP, FeLV, FIV)
• Eye Examination: Eye examination due to brachycephalic facial structure
• Respiratory System Check: Check for respiratory problems
• Breeding Contract: Breeding contract created on Petopic.com

Genetic tests that should be performed for Persian cat breeding:

• PKD Test: Genetic test for polycystic kidney disease (very important for Persians)
• HCM Test: Genetic test for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (heart disease)
• Blood Tests: Complete blood count and biochemical panel
• FeLV/FIV Test: Feline leukemia virus and immunodeficiency virus test
• Echocardiogram: Heart ultrasound (for HCM screening)
• Kidney Ultrasound: Kidney ultrasound for PKD screening
• Eye Examination: Eye examination by a veterinary ophthalmologist (brachycephalic structure)
• Respiratory System Check: Respiratory check due to brachycephalic facial structure

Age requirements for Persian cat breeding:

• Female Cats: Minimum 12-18 months (wait 2-3 cycles after first heat)
• Male Cats: Minimum 12-18 months (full sexual maturity)
• First Breeding: Ideally between 18-24 months
• Maximum Age: For female cats 6-7 years, for male cats 8-9 years
• Health Check: Mandatory veterinary checkup before breeding
• Breeding Interval: For female cats maximum 2 breedings per year (due to long coat care)

Persian cat breeding costs:

• Genetic Tests: $250-600 (PKD, HCM, other tests)
• Veterinary Checkups: $150-300 (pre-breeding health check)
• Breeding Fee: $600-2,500 (depending on cat quality and pedigree)
• Pregnancy Monitoring: $200-400 (ultrasound, routine checkups)
• Birth and Kitten Care: $400-1,000 (birth expenses, kitten care, coat care)
• Kitten Health Checkups: $150-300 (first vaccines, health checkups)
• Total: $1,750-5,100

Kitten guarantee for Persian cat breeding:

• Health Guarantee: Guarantee of healthy birth of kittens
• Genetic Disease Guarantee: Guarantee against PKD and other tested genetic diseases
• Number of Kittens: Average 2-4 kittens (usually fewer in Persians)
• Kitten Selection: Right to select kittens according to breeding agreement
• Health Checkups: All kittens undergo veterinary checkup
• Documents: Health documents and pedigree for kittens (if applicable)
• Coat Care Guide: Guide and support for long coat care

Characteristics to seek for Persian cat breeding:

• Physical Characteristics: Standard Persian appearance, long and thick coat, flat facial structure
• Personality: Calm, harmonious, loving temperament
• Health: PKD test negative, genetic disease tests negative, general health status excellent
• Eye Health: No eye problems, eye health suitable for brachycephalic structure
• Respiration: No respiratory problems
• Breeding History: Successful breeding history (if available)
• Pedigree: Well-registered pedigree, recognized bloodlines

Persian cat breeding process timeline:

• Preparation Period: 1-2 months (tests, documents, agreement)
• Breeding: 2-5 days (bringing cats together)
• Pregnancy: 63-67 days (average 65 days)
• Birth: 2-12 hours (birth process, careful monitoring required for Persians)
• Kitten Care: 12-16 weeks (weaning kittens from mother, coat care training)
• Total Duration: Approximately 4-5 months

Information found in Persian cat breeding listings:

• Basic Information: Age, gender, color, coat color, size
• Genetic Test Results: PKD, HCM and other test results
• Health Status: General health, eye health, respiratory status, vaccination status
• Breeding History: Previous breedings, number of kittens, success rate
• Pedigree Information: Family tree, registration information
• Personality: Temperament, behavioral characteristics
• Coat Characteristics: Coat quality, color, pattern
• Breeding Terms: Fee, kitten guarantee, agreement details

Advantages of Petopic.com Persian cat breeding platform:

• Professional Service: Experienced breeding owners and reliable listings
• Genetic Health: PKD and other genetic testing requirement, health guarantees
• Detailed Information: Comprehensive listing details and documents
• Secure Transaction: Verified listings and secure communication
• Kitten Guarantee: Healthy kitten guarantee and support
• Expert Support: Information and support about breeding process and coat care
• Community: Persian cat lovers community and experience sharing