Why should I buy a purebred cat instead of rescuing one from the pound? |
| There are several reasons. Probably the most important is that these cats have been selected for generations to be loving and friendly towards humans and other pets. In the 1950s a geneticist named Dmitry Belyaev started an experiment in which he selectively bred only the calmest and tamest fur foxes to see if he could eventually make these notoriously wild creatures as tame as dogs.By the 1990s , 80% of these formerly aggressive and fearful creatures progeny were devoted , affectionate and capable of forming strong bonds with people. There are pages and pages about this famous experiment but the bottom line is that you absolutely can produce a superior pet with selective breeding. Second, but along the same lines, when you buy a purebred cat you should have a health guarantee. They should have been checked for all the problems common to the breed and you have a much better chance of having a healthy pet. Of course, no test is perfect for predicting every disease but they are certainly better than nothing. Third, the early experiences of a kitten during its early socializtion period from 5-11 weeks) have a profound impact on the rest of the cats life.It is so important that the kitten is not frightened or abused in this period or he can remain that way fo rht erest of his life. By purchasing a kitten that has been raised properly and carefully you ensue that he will be off to a good start
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