I've been breeding Persians for 11 years and I can honestly tell you if you have researched your lines/know enough about Persians and have hand picked your stock you WILL NOT have breathing problems. My cats have short noses with HUGE nostrils and big open faces.
Well, I love Persians, but I don't want to condone the unhealthy flat-faced type. Doll-faces have the EXACT same traits as the flat-faces, with the exception of the longer nose: noses that are much more attractive and healthy.
No, it certainly is not the end of story! LOL Doll-faces have the EXACT same traits as the peke-faced one, with the exception of the longer and more attractive nose. Besides, what about all those many people who love Persians, but don't like the peked-look and the health problems that often come with it? Shouldn't they have the option to get the cat of their dreams? Just because judges have changed the breed standards, doesn't mean that they are healthy or best for the breed. Persians would be much better off if they were all doll-faces. Yes, there is such a thing as a high-quality doll-face Persian. High quality is the result of striving for a certain look, as long as it doesn't interfere with the cat's health and accomplishing it. Breeders of the flat-faces have done just the opposite; they have compromised on the kitties' health just to get snub-noses (which aren't even attractive) to get championships. That is NOT quality. I understand what you're saying; I just don't agree with it.
How many Persians have you owned?
I have actually had 2 of the peke-faced Persians! They were both from one of the most "reputable" breeders, and my family experienced nothing but heartache. We had to find homes for the kitties because they spread ringworm to everyone, had the WORST tear stains and sinus problems. It was not an enjoyable experience at all; but on the bright side, I have owned cats for 10 years (non-pedigrees, a Manx, and a Siamese) and loved every minute of it! I know my cats, trust me. Also, it's not that nobody will sell me a cat, I just haven't found one that I want yet. It just seems like most of the best doll-faced breeders have the spay/neuter contract.Originally Posted by WellingtonCats
How many Persians have you owned?
How many years have you been breeding cats for?
You came on here to ask why someone will not sell you a kitten - I think you have your answer.
Ok... Take the ringworm out of the equation please - there is nothing to do with the cats breed... Actually, I would delete this whole post... I am sorry, but this one really ticked me the wrong way - If you have that much love for cats and persians, you should never given up your kitties due to ringworm, tear stains and sinuses. Also: You had 2 Persians, and you ended up giving them away - if the Doll Faces are exactly the same, minus the flat nose, why are you breeding them, since the best luck you ever had was with the muggies? Persians are clearly overbred, and the most common pure breed to end up in shelters - why do you want to add to that problem?
Well, actually everyone, that was my mother who gave the kitties, Gracie and Sophie, away when I was just a kid. We also had litterbox troubles and my mom, who doesn't exactly love cats like I do, couldn't deal with all the problems. I probably would not have rehomed them, but it was she who had them, not I.Originally Posted by whiteforest
I read that post and was amazed that you would expect a breeder to hand over a kitten to you when you gave two up for minor and treatable health issues.Then again, a BYB producing disfigured kittens just might be willing to give your your kitten.
