Bringing a new American Bobtail Kitten into your home is an exciting experience. This guide delves into what makes these cats unique, focusing on their health, the socialization process, and the adoption procedures, drawing from the insights of breeders dedicated to the breed. Understanding these aspects will help prospective owners prepare for a happy and healthy life with their new feline companion.
Raising Exceptional American Bobtails
Our American Bobtail kittens are bred from championship bloodlines, with many cats directly imported from the USA to Canada. The breeding program adheres to the highest standards, with all cats fully registered with TICA and some with CFA. A rigorous health screening process is in place before any cat is accepted into the home and breeding program. This includes comprehensive blood tests, screening for FeLV and FIV, and DNA swab tests for a multitude of hereditary and genetic diseases, such as Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) and the two known genetic causes of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). The cattery works with all colors of American Bobtails in both medium and long coat lengths. A distinctive feature of the breed is their tail, which can vary significantly in length and appearance, from a full tail to no tail at all, with unique variations like knots, kinks, curves, and straight tails, sometimes featuring a fat pad at the tip. Each tail is truly one of a kind!
Socialization and Diet for Well-Rounded Kittens
Kittens are raised within the home environment, ensuring they are well-socialized with people, dogs, cats, and other pets. This early exposure is crucial for developing a confident and adaptable temperament. The diet provided is of high quality and high protein, incorporating raw, kibble, and canned foods. This balanced and natural approach to nutrition is considered a critical factor for the kitten’s overall health, development, and longevity.
Preparing Kittens for New Environments
To further aid in their transition to new homes, kittens often travel by car with the breeders. This familiarizes them with car rides and new surroundings before they reach the age of adoption. Basic manners, such as staying off counters and not begging for food, are also taught during their time in care. The cats originate from champion bloodlines and are fully registered. The availability of pet, and occasionally show, alters is common. Breeding cats are exclusively offered to individuals with a registered cattery and prior experience showing pedigree cats.
Adoption Process and Fees
The adoption fees for American Bobtail kittens are determined by individual quality and conformation to the breed standard. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to reserve a kitten, which is fully applied to the adoption fee. Personal checks are not accepted. All kittens are adopted under a contract that mandates they must be kept indoors and never declawed. The contract also includes a comprehensive health guarantee.
Health Guarantee and What’s Included
Each kitten comes with a 3-year health guarantee against life-threatening genetic and congenital diseases, including HCM and PKD. Additionally, adopters receive a 6-week free trial of pet insurance (for Canadian citizens) covering up to $500 for injuries and illnesses. Kittens receive a minimum of one core vaccine, deworming, flea preventative, vet checks with a health certificate, nail trims, grooming, and a kitten starter kit. This kit typically includes toys, a blanket, a small bag of the kibble they were weaned onto, canned kitten food, coupons, a care book, treats, catnip, and an informational email, along with lifelong breeder support. Kittens are raised in an extremely clean environment, are litter-box trained, and are weaned onto high-quality hard kitten food. They are also accustomed to car travel. Kittens are typically ready to leave for their new homes between 10 to 12 weeks of age.
Reservation and Final Payment
All kittens are listed as “Available” until a deposit is received. It is important to note that breeders are often in communication with multiple interested parties simultaneously. A kitten is not considered reserved until the deposit is confirmed. The complete adoption fee must be paid in full before the kitten is released to its new home.
Explore Available Kittens
Potential adopters are encouraged to browse the available kittens. If no kitten images are visible, prospective owners can reach out via email to inquire about upcoming litters and availability.
References:
- Sylverkat Cattery Official Website (Information adapted from provided content)
