They
quickly settle into their new homes and at the 14 week point may be shown as kittens. (For show purposes cats become adult when nine months old).Growing Up
In their first 13 weeks, our kittens change from defenceless, blind, 3 ounce squirmers to boisterous, alert 3 pound juveniles forever exploring and learning to fend for themselves in the real world.
They
quickly settle into their new homes and at the 14 week point may be shown as kittens. (For show purposes cats become adult when nine months old).
Neutered adults are shown as 'neuters' and have their own show classes.
Unneutered
females sometimes start calling before they're six months old and may go to stud
before their first birthday (aged 14 in human terms). Males become fertile a
little later than the girls and if unneutered may spray their territory and try
to escape in search of mates. This is why breeders keep them in roomy, specially
designed accommodation and supply them with neutered female companions for the
times when they aren't busy with visiting queens.
And so the cycle is repeated
until the sweet little kitten becomes a Great Great Great Great Grandmother in only
eleven human years!
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Premier Malikasiam Mzmolly Maybug (daughter of Rantipole Visigoth and Malikasiam Salima Alakhira) with her kitten Malikasiam Mayblossom Kira (24b) by Champion Magical Mysticalman. Kira, born 24 May 2001, is now a great grandmother. |