It's always exciting when you mate your Queen for the very first time.  In most cases, you've acquired your breeding cats as kittens, and have watched them grow up and mature into beautiful cats.  

This Podcast Episode will explain in detail the signs and symptoms that you can look for to conclude that she is pregnant, and start planning for the new litter of kittens.

In this episode, we'll hear from Lacey O'Connell, Breeder Support Manager at Trupanion. She'll explain how the Trupanion Pet Insurance policies work, and why you should become part of the Breeder Program. This is an excellent value to give to your new kitten owners when they take their kitten home. 

Every new kitten owner can be reminded of some important tips to help keep their new family member happy and stress free. The topics that are discussed in this Episode of Cat Breeder Sensei Says are important items to review with your new kitten owner.

How much you should charge for kittens is a decision that must be made with some thought. Here's some insight from a business perspective.

Deciding when to mate your Queens is a decision that we're all faced with.  Both for the first time mating as well as after she has delivered a litter of kittens.  There isn't a scientifically "correct" answer to this question.  It's a decision that has to be made using many factors.

This Episode talks about scenarios that can help you make those decisions, and weighs some of the pros and cons.

Every new breeder has their chronicles to tell. This one is the tale of some good, bad and ugly that you may be able to relate to.

One of the first things new breeders want to do is run out and buy their new kittens. You need to have some guidelines on how to vet a breeder when buying your kitten. Why would you want to do that, you ask? If you don't know and approve of the breeder personally, then you could find yourself spending money on kittens that can't be used in your breeding program.

Episode 6 offers a recommended checklist  (See Show Notes to Download the Checklist) for your to use when vetting a breeder that you're considering buying a kitten from. 

DISCLAIMER: This Episode is in NO WAY meant to attack the #adoptdon'tshop enthusiasts.  Instead, it's a different perspective from the viewpoint of a reputable breeder. In this episode, I will talk about my view point on the adopt don't shop movement. 

In this episode, we will breakdown the list of items and expenses that you will need to prepare and budget for in order to run a successful cattery. 

Are you wanting to start a breeding cattery but are unsure of how to house your breeding animals and litters of kittens? In this episode, we will break down the space requirements and some options for running your cattery.