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Newborn kittens can appear quiet and comfortable even when one of them is receiving less milk than its littermates. During the neonatal period, changes may develop quickly, while the first visible warning signs can be subtle. For this reason, regular weighing is one of the most useful routine observations available to a breeder.

Repeated ancestors in a cat pedigree can provide valuable information about how a breeding line was developed. They may reveal a deliberate attempt to preserve certain breed characteristics, but they may also indicate a reduction in genetic diversity or an increased probability that the same inherited variants will meet in the offspring.

A cat’s weight alone does not always show whether the animal is too thin, in ideal condition or carrying excess body fat. Two cats may weigh exactly the same but have completely different bone structure, muscle mass, body proportions and fat distribution. This is why breeders, owners and veterinary professionals also use a Body Condition Score, commonly known as BCS.

Responsible breeding involves far more than selecting two attractive pedigree cats. Every breeding decision creates information that may become valuable months or even years later: why a particular pair was chosen, how the pregnancy progressed, what happened during delivery, how the kittens developed and whether the original goal of the mating was achieved.

We would like to remind you that when selling a kitten, the new owner should receive only the kitten’s metric certificate .

Effective from 1 January 2026, the Oriental Shorthair Charcoal colour is officially recognized within the World Cat Association — WCA system.

A kitten moving to a new home is not only a joyful event. It is also an important transfer of responsibility from the breeder to the new owner. The owner should receive more than scattered photographs and messages. They need a clear and organized collection of information about the kitten.

This coding helps breeders, clubs, and judges identify a cat correctly and quickly.

In the world of pedigree cats, beauty is only one part of the story. Behind every healthy, well-raised kitten there should be knowledge, responsibility, care and official documentation. This is why feline organizations, cat clubs and breeding systems are so important. They help breeders work transparently, protect the value of each breed and give future owners confidence that they are choosing a kitten from a responsible…

A pedigree is not just a beautiful paper — it is the official story of a kitten’s origin.