The Cat Breeding For Beginners Podcast

I get asked this question a lot. What is the secret magic number of breeding female queens compared to breeding stud cats? And my answer is pretty interesting and probably not what you would think. Have a listen. I hope it makes sense for you. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 43 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I hav...

I am all about giving your cats quality of life and I often talk about retiring your breeding cats early.  So it may surprise you to know I also think old stud cats can be amazing stud cats.  Let me explain myself in this interesting podcast episode. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 43 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western...

Weaning is stressful especially when you are a new breeder. It's a time for change. For the kittens, for your female cat and for you. Here is a great tip that will help make the change easier for all of you. Listen to find out more. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 42 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion...

Let's talk girls today.    In this episode I explore an interesting way to ensure you retain a trait without having to keep too many cats.  Think of it as a way of insuring some of your hard work, love and the money it often costs to get where you want to go in breeding.  CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 41 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British...

Social Media, you love it or you hate but there is no denying it is the best place to increase the chance of finding your kittens the very best homes you can.  In this episode I talk about why sharing photos is important and how it can help you build a list of people waiting to adopt from you.  CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 40 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ Hi, I'm Pamela and I b...

What is she on about this time?  I really do come up with some weird stuff!  But this is what I call certain types of cats that I have for breeding.  I think you are going to love learning about them in this episode. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 39 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion...

Social media is a really useful tool when you are a cat breeder. It is a great way to showcase your kittens so that you can find them the very best homes. It's also a great way to connect with people that like you cats, meet fellow breeders and share you cat show sucesses. It's also full of bullies and trolls. In this episode I help you deal with them when you come across them. CAT BREEDING FOR BE...

Weaning kittens, especially for the first time, can be really stressful.  If it doesnt happen the way you expect you can be left feeling very worried that you are not doing things correctly.  Well in this episode I share with you how I wean my kittens with my very own "Water, Kibble & Wet Food Method Of Kitten Weaning"  I need to give it a shorter name but hey, it's what I actua...

This is something that can really go round and around in your head when you first start breeding.  Do I need this many or that many?  What will happen if I have too many?  What if I don't have enough? Listen to this episode and I will help you work out what YOU actually need.  CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 36 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed Bri...

This is a subject so close to my heart.  It's a message I want everyone who breeds cats to hear, loud and clear.  Rehoming your adults, your retired breeding cats is a gift for everyone.  Three gifts in one. I hope you love this episode as it is such a special one for me. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 35 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British...

There are so many things that will be running around in your head when you buy your first breeding cats.  So many things you will need to ask the breeder, l want to know about the adoption process, when can I get the kitten etc.  But there is one really important question you need to make sure you ask.  It might surprise you but I know it is going to help you a lot in the long run....

Does this sound like you?  Scrambling to grab kittens and paperwork for a vet visit that there is no way you can make on time?  Taking a litter of kittens to the vets can be stressful for you and a vet visit can be stressful for them too.  Let me give you some tips in this episode to make life a lot easier at vet visit time. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 33 Hi, I'm Pa...

You will hear so many stories of terrible things that have happened to people and their cats and kittens when people have come to their house to see them if you breed for long enough.  I think a lot of embellishment goes on in the cat show hall where stories get shared but there genuinely is a need to feel safe when you have new owners coming to see you.  In this episode I talk about wha...

When you have a stud cat and you are ready to start having kittens it can be really hard to tell when he is going to be ready to start working.  In this episode I talk about one of the things you need to think about that can have a big impact on just when that is going to be.  It can influence when your working boy starts working. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 31 Hi, I'm P...

Urgh, not social media, YES SOCIAL MEDIA!  You have to get on there and get posting about yourself, your cats and your kittens.  The payoff is awesome and I am going to help make it easy and show you why it matters. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 30 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping o...

Buying a new breeding cat can be really exciting but also a bit confusing.  It's important to know what you are getting.  Some things you can see and some you can't.  That is were a DNA test can help.  But how to go about it?  Listen and find out. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 29 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia....

I see this question over and over online and I get asked on a regular basis on my socials, at shows and in my membership.  So listen in as I am about to explain what the answer is.  I think it is going to get you thinking. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 28 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and he...

When it comes down to it cat shows are the reason we breed cats. Being able to show a cat you have bred or own is a lot of fun but how can you be sure they will behave themselves when you get to the show. In this episode I help you get a good idea of how they will deal with a show before you even enter. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 27 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair ca...

What sort of information do you need to know when it comes time to adopt a new cat?  In this episode I talk about a great way to help you find out what you need to know when you can't actually touch the cat you are adopting.  CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 26 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and...

PCR tests are often suggested by vets to diagnose bacteria or viruses affecting your cats. They are an amazing tool but you need to understand how they work in order to understand what they are telling you... or not telling you. Have a listen and learn something I bet you didn't know. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 25 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Wester...

I have a few breeders in my New Cat Breeders Club that are breeding pointed cats. From Ragdolls to Tonkinese, Sphinx and more. One of the things that is really interesting about pointed cats is that they are born white. Why? Listen and find out. It's really interesting. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 24 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I...

Yep, we are talking poop in this Podcast. I have some really great tips for you for taking your litters of kittens in to be vaccinated. This includes what to take with you in case of accidents! Listen in and learn for when you have to make that trip too. #catbreeding #catbreeder #cattery #britishshorthair #ragdollcat #persiancat #mainecoon #breedingkittens CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPIS...

Inbreeding is a topic that comes up a lot in my New Cat Breeders Club. It's something newbies find scary and confusing. Listen to me explain what it is and why it matters. I also talk how to look for it in your cats pedigree. It's something you need to know about and hopefully after this podcast you will feel more confident about how to deal with it in your breeding cats. Enjoy! #catbreeding #catb...

I get really passionate about the way we seem to shame each other in the cat fancy. I hear it all the time. The whispers start, that breeder has cat flu, they are a bad breeder. Let me bust that myth for you and tell you my own experiences with it. #catbreeding #catbreeder #cattery #britishshorthair #ragdollcat #persiancat #mainecoon #breedingkittens CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 21...

Some breeders keep details about the health and condition of their cats very secret. What they don't realise is its really hard to keep a secret when it comes to breeding cats. Let me tell you why in this episode as well as why it is important to me to always be supporting the people who adopt my cats and kittens. #catbreeding #catbreeder #cattery #britishshorthair #ragdollcat #persiancat #maineco...