Breeding Mix Questions.

I have a female white persian kitten, and will be aquiring a blue british shorthair.Both are purebred and if they mate together would you guys have an idea of the results?
Would the kittens end up with shorthair and look mostly like their father or like their mother? Thx

Sorry but there is no reason to be breeding those cats together. They will be Moggies. Most breeders do not grant breeding rights for their cats unless your a established cattery. Not sure where your located but the best thing you can do for your girl is to spay her and enjoy her as a pet.

I agree 100% with Marsch.

I have heard about some people breeding mixes, purposefully and in their way even both almost serious and honest.
(Im not talking about unhonest backyards mills).
And they even say the results are quite good - this is why they do it. But the point is, these bredeers, do know what they are doing, after all. Producing these mix-moggies with quite many characteristics of purebred.

You dont even know, you are asking in a forum... So what is the point of it?

Nay, please, forget the idea. Let her be spayed and you do live both a good life.

If it is important for you to have experience of cuddling with small kittens, you can surely cooperate with some good shelter. there are lotsa of dumped, tame high preg moms, begging for a place somewhere, begging also for a chance for their children.
This way you will simultaneously do a praiseworthy deed, blessed by God and us.


Good luck!


Ps. Welcome to the Forums!

The result would be a moggie. The phenotype would depend on what the sire and dam are carrying. Some Brits carry the longhair gene, that needs to be tested with a DNA-sample if you want to be sure. If yours doesn't, the kittens would be shorthaired moggies, if he does carry it, then there is a slight possibility to have short- and longhair moggies. The facial features would be quite random, most likely the kittens would look like very bad quality Persians or Exotics.
Both breeds need to be tested for PKD with a DNA-test (this is a 'must' for both breeds!) and obviously FeLV, FIV and check the bloodgroups because there's a risk to incompatibilities because of the high amount of B type occurring in these breeds, it would kill the kittens if the parents don't match the way they should.

Why would you mix two different breed pedigreed cats together to make moggies?? Do you realize how expensive it is to breed cats? They are expensive for a good reason you know, so why ruin your cat's breeder's reputation and lines? And if you don't have even the basic knowledge about genetics, you shouldn't be breeding anything, pedigreed or not. Please spay and neuter them. You can find blue and white moggies from shelters if you want them, no need to produce more.

the only reason to breed a purebred animal is to better the breed. There is never a reason to breed 2 different breeds, unless you are skilled and doing it with a valid reason (just to see what happens or to have kittens is the worst reason). Breeding these 2 cats will not better the breed. You obviously are not knowledgeable enough in breeding and specie mixes to even consider breeding.

Do you know how to handfeed if momma rejects her babies?
Are you willing to do this day and night (every 2 hrs)
Are you willing to give up your life til they are all fully weaned and in their new homes?

Breeding is not easy, I rescue kittens that have been abandoned and its a lot of work, not all cat moms are natural mothers. in just 2 months I have bottle fed 4 different litters.

Cats will live longer and be healthier if they are spayed and neutered, so many disease and illnesses can be prevented with a simple surgery. They recover in no time at all and the risks are MUCH less than leaving them intact. Not to mention that female cat in heat are noisy and obnoxious and sadly thats when many are tossed out of their homes. They become to much for their owners.
Males are just as bad, but add spraying into that mix, again many males get tossed out because of natural breeding behaviour which could have been prevented by a 20 min surgery.

You will do these cats the biggest favour by fixing them, you will be extending their lives and saving kittens that are already here and in shelters or foster homes already waiting for homes. Please don't breed. I know I sound crazy but after working with rescue I have learned and seen so much more than I ever realized.

The ladies on this board are much more polite than me and have given you wonderful advice. You need to listen.

1) You have no idea what goes in to breeding a cat
2) You have no resources available to you to do this as you are on a message board looking for advice.
3) Your female is not a well bred cat as any reputable breeder will require a spay for a pet-quality animal.
4) You have no plan or idea of what to do if something goes wrong
5) If you got the female for the sole purpose of breeding, you are doing a disservice to the cat and the breed.

You are crazy to think this is a good idea. Do you even have a plan of what to do with the kittens once they ARE here?

This is a bad idea....a very bad idea.

Just to add another two cents. Fostering for a shelter can be a very rewarding experience. Like mentioned above, there are hundreds, thousands of abandonden kittens, mama cats, and pregnant kitties that have NOWHERE to go, and noone to take care of them. Thousands of kittens are killed in shelters every year, because they have nowhere to go. I have fostered about 7 litters of kittens in the past 8 months, and have learned a ton. I've seen horrible illnesses, suffering etc in the shelter, and believe me, if I have no desire to ever see a cat of mine produce a single kitten. Go get some that really need someone and help them find good homes!