- Name of breeder:
- Address:
- Breeds etc.
General
The general welfare and health of all cats should be the most important consideration for all PFC members, breeders and owners of cats. These rules are general guidelines and should be adapted and followed as far as local circumstances and culture allow.
Breeding
Cats with a congenital abnormality may not be bred from and may not be sold for breeding. The new owner should be advised of the abnormality and such cats should be sterilized, ideally before being sold, or registered “not for breeding”, if this is possible in the PFC member club.
Each PFC member club decides, with the guidance of it’s judges, on the local outcrossing allowances and inbreeding programs, within the rules of the PFC and according to the local government laws. Full brother-sister matings are not advisable and should be strongly discouraged.
Catteries
The breeder must be a member of a PFC-Club. The cattery must have a registered PFC cattery name. All information such as the
have to be current and updated as soon as there are changes. The registering breeder/cattery must be the legal owner of the dam and be able to prove ownership. The breeder/cattery has to follow the PFC - and member club’s breeding rules and the local government laws concerning the protection of animals, including the commercial registration of the cattery and breeding stock, where required.
Husbandry
These guidelines include the adequate feeding, hosting and general care of cats. At least the minimum standards according to the animal protection law of the breeder’s resident country.
The cattery and cat runs have to be of adequate size and offer protection against heat, cold and drafts.
They should allow enough natural daylight and be maintained in a good state of repair and - standard of hygiene. If possible, the cats should have access to a secure garden environment. Regular human contact and socialization must be provided, as well as the encouragement of natural behavior, like scratching, hiding and playing
Transfer of Registered Cats
Cats may be transferred from any other club or organisation, according to the individual club’s policy. This should only take place with proof of the original registration document/s. The original registration number of the transferred cat may be retained, or a new number may be assigned. When a new number is assigned, the original registration number must also be retained on the records for reference purposes. The original name of a transferred cat mustalways be retained, but the new owner’s cattery name may be added as a suffix. When a cat is transferred the previous registration document has to be marked as “non-valid” or “cancelled”.
Ownership of Breeding Cats
A Breeder should provide proof of ownership before offspring of a female cat can be registered. The breeder should also provide proof of ownership of the stud cat, or a mating certificate signed by the owner of the stud cat.
Particular circumstances
In general the following has to be defined in these rules:
Female cats are allowed to give birth twice a year maximum (with a minimum of 3 months between the litters). Ideally a queen should give birth to kittens only once a year.
Placement of kittens
Young kittens are not allowed to be separated from their mother and litter mates before the 12th week. Young kittens must be weaned, de-wormed and vaccinated, before being placed in their new homes. It is strongly recommended to identify all kittens by micro-chip.
Registration, contract
Each kitten born at a PFC member has to be registered and it is not allowed to be placed without a pedigree. The kitten’s placement has to be documented by a contract. With this contract the breeder has to inform the new owner of the cat about its needs. The breeder shall assist the new owner with help,advice and guidance as necessary.