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Registered breeders vs backyard breeders can be a very emotive subject for
cat lovers. What are the differences between the two and is anyone whose
cat has had a litter of kittens a backyard breeder?
Let’s start by looking at definitions of these terms:
The term “registered breeder” denotes that a person is a member of one of
the numerous cat registering bodies with Australia. These are located in
all states of Australia and have similar aim and objectives, cat welfare
being the most important. Being a member of a club does not automatically
make you a registered breeder. Registered breeders have a cattery prefix or
suffix to identify themselves and registered their cats using these names.
They only breed purebred cats according to the recognised standards set out
by their registering club. All their breeding cats are registered and have
registration papers. Registered breeders should adhere to the rules and
regulations of their clubs concerning the keeping and selling of their cats.
The term “backyard breeder” denotes a person who breeds cats and is not a
member of a cat registering body and does not have a cattery prefix. They
may have purebred or domestic cats. If they have purebred cats, their cats
may have originally come from a registered breeder who sold the kittens as
pet only without papers, expecting the new owners to have the kittens
desexed. They might have been given a kitten by a friend and decided they
want to have kittens of their own. Or, in some cases, they see cat breeding
as a way to make money, because they see lots of kittens in pet shops
selling for high prices. To these people, cats are a commodity, not an
animal.
What are some of the differences between these two types of cat breeders?
Whether someone sells their kittens undesexed cannot be used to
differentiate between a registered breeder and backyard breeder, nor whether
someone sells their kittens to pet shops.
Early desexing (from 7 weeks of age) is a topic of great debate between
breeders, rescue organisations and vets. Advocates for early altering
believe it contributes to reducing the number of kittens and cats in
shelters. Advocates against it believe that it subjects the kittens to
various risks due to their physical immaturity. It is true that the vast
majority of backyard breeders sell their kittens undesexed, many registered
breeders do as well. The difference is that most registered breeders sell
with a desexing contract that is signed by both parties when the kitten is
sold.
Some registered breeders own pet shops and sell their own kittens in their
shops. Other registered breeders do sell to pet shops. Not every cat
registering body has rules that bar their members from selling their kittens
this way. Registered breeders ARE prevented by the rules of their clubs
from selling kittens less than 10 weeks of age. Backyard breeders will sell
kittens to pet shops at eight weeks. Where someone sells their kittens has
little to do with their status as a cat breeder.
Not every non registered breeder can be classed as a backyard breeder.
There is another type of breeder who falls between these two categories.
This is the breeder who once registered with a cat club, but for whatever
reason decided not to continue their membership. They still have registered
cats and may breed only one of two litters a year and they have the
knowledge gained while a member of a registered club. They cannot be
called a registered breeder, but neither are they backyard breeders churning
out kittens for the pet market.
There is also the person who, due to ignorance, lets their female cat have a
litter. This may happen because they do not have her desexed before she
comes into heat and she is allowed to roam outside or because they wrongly
believe a female cat should have “just one litter” before being desexed.
They are not backyard breeders, just misguided in their knowledge of cats.
Most will have their female desexed after one litter. If they do not, they
can then be classed as backyard breeders.
In conclusion:
Registered breeders improve their breed for the good of the cat.
Backyard breeders improve their bank balance at the detriment of the cat.
Article written by Tracy of IceRegal.
cat lovers. What are the differences between the two and is anyone whose
cat has had a litter of kittens a backyard breeder?
Let’s start by looking at definitions of these terms:
The term “registered breeder” denotes that a person is a member of one of
the numerous cat registering bodies with Australia. These are located in
all states of Australia and have similar aim and objectives, cat welfare
being the most important. Being a member of a club does not automatically
make you a registered breeder. Registered breeders have a cattery prefix or
suffix to identify themselves and registered their cats using these names.
They only breed purebred cats according to the recognised standards set out
by their registering club. All their breeding cats are registered and have
registration papers. Registered breeders should adhere to the rules and
regulations of their clubs concerning the keeping and selling of their cats.
The term “backyard breeder” denotes a person who breeds cats and is not a
member of a cat registering body and does not have a cattery prefix. They
may have purebred or domestic cats. If they have purebred cats, their cats
may have originally come from a registered breeder who sold the kittens as
pet only without papers, expecting the new owners to have the kittens
desexed. They might have been given a kitten by a friend and decided they
want to have kittens of their own. Or, in some cases, they see cat breeding
as a way to make money, because they see lots of kittens in pet shops
selling for high prices. To these people, cats are a commodity, not an
animal.
What are some of the differences between these two types of cat breeders?
Whether someone sells their kittens undesexed cannot be used to
differentiate between a registered breeder and backyard breeder, nor whether
someone sells their kittens to pet shops.
Early desexing (from 7 weeks of age) is a topic of great debate between
breeders, rescue organisations and vets. Advocates for early altering
believe it contributes to reducing the number of kittens and cats in
shelters. Advocates against it believe that it subjects the kittens to
various risks due to their physical immaturity. It is true that the vast
majority of backyard breeders sell their kittens undesexed, many registered
breeders do as well. The difference is that most registered breeders sell
with a desexing contract that is signed by both parties when the kitten is
sold.
Some registered breeders own pet shops and sell their own kittens in their
shops. Other registered breeders do sell to pet shops. Not every cat
registering body has rules that bar their members from selling their kittens
this way. Registered breeders ARE prevented by the rules of their clubs
from selling kittens less than 10 weeks of age. Backyard breeders will sell
kittens to pet shops at eight weeks. Where someone sells their kittens has
little to do with their status as a cat breeder.
Not every non registered breeder can be classed as a backyard breeder.
There is another type of breeder who falls between these two categories.
This is the breeder who once registered with a cat club, but for whatever
reason decided not to continue their membership. They still have registered
cats and may breed only one of two litters a year and they have the
knowledge gained while a member of a registered club. They cannot be
called a registered breeder, but neither are they backyard breeders churning
out kittens for the pet market.
There is also the person who, due to ignorance, lets their female cat have a
litter. This may happen because they do not have her desexed before she
comes into heat and she is allowed to roam outside or because they wrongly
believe a female cat should have “just one litter” before being desexed.
They are not backyard breeders, just misguided in their knowledge of cats.
Most will have their female desexed after one litter. If they do not, they
can then be classed as backyard breeders.
In conclusion:
Registered breeders improve their breed for the good of the cat.
Backyard breeders improve their bank balance at the detriment of the cat.
Article written by Tracy of IceRegal.