You should keep your kitten indoors for as long as you can and, ideally, for at least four months. After that, the best approach depends on your local environment and your cat’s temperament: some Burmese are very happy as indoor cats but some are not and you need to strike a balance between giving your …
It is wise to register with a local veterinary practice, particularly one who specialises in working with small animals and understands pedigree cats. Burmese are generally very healthy but if you are already registered it is easier to arrange an appointment if you need one. In any event, you will need to ensure that your …
When you take your kitten home you should stick rigidly to the diet sheet that the breeder will have given you until the kitten is completely settled. After that you can start to change the diet if you wish but you should do so gradually. The most common mistake that people make is to feed …
When you collect your kitten you should be given and ensure that you understand: – The GCCF recommends to all breeders that kittens should be at least 13 weeks old and vaccinated against Flu and Enteritis before going to their new homes. Some breeders also give their kittens Leukaemia and Chlamydia vaccinations but as the …
You will need to make several provisions before bringing your kitten home. Burmese like to be warm and although they will usually find their way to the top of a boiler or the airing cupboard they need their own bed too for security as well as comfort. There is a wide choice available at pet …
If possible, it’s sensible to have your new kitten when you can be at home for a few days as Burmese like human company and will settle more easily. When you get home take the kitten into a quiet room or corner where you have put down its bed, litter tray, food and water and …
So you have decided to buy a pedigree cat, have researched the breeds available and have come to the conclusion that a Burmese is for you. So far so good, as there is no other breed quite like the Burmese for love, loyalty, personality and beauty. People rarely choose another breed once they have owned …
A stud house should be located in a sheltered position and have four components: the house itself, the queen’s quarters inside, the outside run and a safe access to ensure that you can get in without the cat getting out! The stud house should be at least 6’ x 6’ x 6’ and the queen’s …
Owning a stud cat can be a very rewarding experience but it brings with it great responsibility not only for the stud itself but also for the visiting queens entrusted to your care. Ideally, you should have been breeding for long enough to have acquired in-depth knowledge and experience of Burmese, their characteristics, health issues …
Showing is a most enjoyable hobby and a way of making lots of new like-minded friends. Please remember, though, that whilst you may many win beautiful rosettes it is not going to make your fortune, even if you have got a top exhibit! GCCF shows take place throughout the year, nearly always on Saturdays. A …