The Cat Breeding For Beginners Podcast

Cat breeding isn’t always sunshine and purring kittens—it can come with its fair share of challenges. So, how do you stay positive when things don’t go as planned? In this episode, I’m sharing practical tips and personal stories to help you keep a hopeful outlook, even during the tough times.  Whether you’re facing uncertainty or just need a pep talk, this episode is here to remind you that b...

Are you trying to manage a never-ending list of kitten buyers? In this episode, we’re talking about why keeping your kitten buyer list small and organized can actually make your life easier—and give you more time for your cats! I’ll share tips on how to create a neat, focused list, why quality trumps quantity when it comes to buyers, and how this strategy helps ensure your kittens go to the perfec...

This is a cautionary tale about educating the people that get your cats and kittens.  It is based on something I saw unfold while I was collecting a new kitten.  I am just so surprised at how people can behave without thinking and how the consequences can be terrible.   CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 66 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Sh...

This story is CRAZY.  It's not meant to scare you as a new cat breeder but it is a cautionary tale.  It's about how choosing the right vet can be absolutely critical to your hobby being successful.  The breeder involved was very lucky she looked further for advice.  You can learn from her experience.   CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 65 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛...

This is not something I actually have experience of.  And that's a good thing.  But let me tell you about what I have seen and heard in my twenty years as a cat breeder.  Lets learn about what to do but also what not to do.  CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 64 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I ha...

There is an old saying in cat breeding.  Build you house then paint it.  Years ago we had less colours and no social media to share them.  Now we have a rainbow.  It's great but it is not what is the most important thing.  Let me tell you more. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 63 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth...

This is such an important lesson to learn as a new cat breeder.  If you are a registered breeder you have to register your kittens, no excuses.  Let me tell you more about why it's so important.  CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 62 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and...

Peeing and pooping!!!!  It is sounds silly but it is a huge part of breeding cats.  A lot of the worst part of breeding is dealing with it where it shouldn't be,  We think that is the normal behaviour of stud cats but guess what?  The girls can be just as bad.  Have a listen to my educational tale.... CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 61 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛...

It's the start of a new season of my podcast so what better time to give you a little run down about me and my cat breeding journey.  It's been over twenty years and I have had so many ups and downs.  Drama and delight.  Fun and not so much fun.  Have a listen to my story. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 60 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British...

There, I said it. I don't love being called a mentor when it comes to cat breeding. If you have listened to my podcast before that will sound weird. But let me explain..... CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 59 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are new to the hobb...

Have I helped you? I would love to know. I want to hear from you if my podcast or other content has been useful to you. A comment or a like, even a review would be amazing. Tell me if I have given you something useful or helped you feel better about your hobby. 😺 CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australi...

I love Cats Shows!! It's no secret that I am a fan but I often hear from new breeders who are absolutely terrified of entering. In this episode I am going to tell you how to get past that fear and get yourself into the show scene. I promise it won't hurt a bit! Check it out now. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 58 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cat...

You are going to LOVE this episode. I answer a question I get asked all the time and give you some really good examples to explain the difference between show and breeding cats. It's a great topic to discuss and I think it will help any new breeder to have a better mindset about the cats that have. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 57 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛ Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed Brit...

This is such an important message that I want new cat breeders to hear. I feel that thinking about this topic now at the beginning will lead to you being able to have your hobby and enjoy it long term. It's a must listen kind of episode. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 56 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a pa...

I bet you can't guess this one!  You might think I am joking and yeah, I have fun with the topic but I am also super serious about you needing to get one (or more) of these.  CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 55 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are new...

Oh wow, I always seem to get back to talking about cat poop don't I?  This time I am using it as an example to teach you a little lesson about Facebook.  LOL! CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 54 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are new to the hobby. W...

It's very common for new breeders to do this.  It's a way of dealing with what is happening with your hobby.  It is really hard to stop.  Let me talk you through it so you can recognise it and deal with it as it comes up.  CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 53 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have...

This is not something that happens very often.  Getting a new cat who is already pregnant is not the normal way things are done.  But it can happen, and it can be a surprise.  Listen to this episode to find out more. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 52 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion...

When it's wet and cold outside your cats that live in outdoor runs need to be kept warm and protected particularly your stud cats.  Let's talk about some ways to keep them dry and cosy when the weather is bad.  CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 51 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat bre...

When you buy a breeding cat it is important to ask if there are any restrictions.  What does that mean?  Well its about agreements and expectations. In this episode I talk you through just what that might look like and share some examples with you.   CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 50 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Pert...

Weaning kittens can be a frustrating time.  I get asked the same questions over and over about weaning so I have got the answers for you.  And I also tell you the ONE THING you need most of all when it's weaning time.  CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 49 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passio...

I absolutely love my vets but are they the best people to be giving me cat breeding advice? Let's take a look at what they know and what they probably don't know, and what that matters. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 48 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are ne...

CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 47 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are new to the hobby. Whether you are new to cat breeding and need some help or you've been doing it a while and would love some new tips I'm here to share what I have learned along the way. J...

Anyone who is breeding cats and uses social media will eventually have to deal with people being negative to your content.  How do you deal with this?  Let me share an example with you and talk about what I do when it happens.  CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 46 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have...

How old is too old?  This is one of my favorite episodes.  I am going to tell you the story of a very special cat and then I am going to teach you what the most important thing you need to know when it comes to deciding how old is too old when breeding from your female cat.  CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 45 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Sh...