We do not agree with line breeding or in breeding - eg mating a Grandfather with a granddaughter. Our breeding program is set up so no in breeding happens - all our girls can breed with our stud - Lordy and are not related. This gives us a greater gene pool - and healthier cats/kittens.

If you are buying off a breeder please before you buy see as much of the breeders cattery first not just what the breeder wants you to see. Check to see if they line breed - see the kittens pedigree.

Check that the adult cats are housed in clean, warm and stimulating enviroment. The units are clean and smell free (stud cats do have their own aftershave!)

Ask what food the cats are being fed which should be a  diet of fresh meat & vet/pet shop quality dry food.

All cats & kittens should be free from runny eyes, sneezing, fleas, ear mites or loose, smelly stools. They should also be confident and out going when you meet them.

MandaBurms Cattery is happy to give new owners  written approval for your vet to see all our veterinary records (Your vet may charge you for his/her time)

And never  buy FROM A PET SHOP as you will have no way of knowing where your kitten has come from let alone what sort of a start it has had!

You too can help raise the standard of NZ animal breeders by only purchasing off a breeder who has  high standards of facilities and care for their breeding animals.