| "How much is that kitty in the window?" Price is always a consideration in any person's budget. I respect the need to know how much it will cost to acquire a particular kitty. First, I would like to talk about some of the costs associated with breeding and showing pedigreed animals. When I first get a cat, I take it to the vet for a health exam, FeLV & FIV blood tests, fecal exam, microchip, and any needed vaccine updates. This costs around $100, give or take, depending on what is done. Either before I buy the cat, or after it arrives, I do a PKD DNA test, (if needed). This costs $40 from UC Davis. Don't forget the usual vet health exams (recommended twice a year) and vaccinations; any vet visits for illnesses or problems that come up at any time, regardless of whether you have the money for the vet; routine worming and flea applications; etc, etc, etc, This can cost $100 to thousands of dollars a year. Then there are the reproductive health issues that can come up at any time for no reason at all. These include c-sections, mastitis, pyometria, and oddball ailments like mammary hyperplasia (join the fanciers health list!). This can also run into the thousands of dollars a year AND you can loose your animal for breeding. You must be prepared! Things can happen your first year of breeding or your 15th year of breeding. Now, The cost of the kitty... Setting a price for a breeder/show cat is arbitrarily decided by each individual breeder. Prices are not set in stone! The price is based on looking at all of the qualities a particular cat offers to a breeding program. These include pedigree, a more desirable color or coat length, and the combination of how the different parts of the kitty conform to the breed standard. A breeder quality kitty may be priced between $600 to $900. A breeder/show quality kitty may be priced between $1000 to $1500. A show quality kitty may be priced around $2000. Top show kitties are the most desired from the breeder and few are ever available. Many top show kitties (which can be campaigned) are shared among friends. If you are lucky enough to acquire a Top Show Kitty, it can run you $2500 on up. After the cost of the kitty, there are costs for getting it to you (estimates): health exam, health certificate, & rabies vaccination at the breeders' vet. $60 airline approved carrier, absorbent padding, water bottle $40 microchip and pet passport (if required) and customs fees $50 - $100 airfare (depending on airline, destination, & priority handling) $ 175 - $ 500 + breeder's gasoline expense for handling arrangements $10 - $30+ (depends) All of these costs can vary dramatically!! Good luck in your search for the right breeder kitty for you. I hope I can be of some help to you! Contact Karen at karen@kadokits.com 541-484-5455 541-221-1805 Skype ID: karen.j.miller |
| KaDoKits Exotics...the shorthaired Persian Available Breeder/Show Kitties |
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| pictured... Champion and Grand Premier Panei's Sweet Marie of KaDoKits odd-eyed white Exotic spay not available |
KaDoKits Samson born 6/24/09 black smoke long hair Exotic male Samson is one of the most lovable cats I've ever had. He is full of purrs and always wants attention. Samson is a big, heavily boned boy. Smooth, broad head; straight bite. He has a soft, luscious coat. Samson would be a wonderful addition to an Exotic breeding program or a fun cat to show in Premiership class. NOT available in CFA region 2 as an intact cat. Samson will stay with me until he sires a litter and is shown to his Championship. Dam: KaDoKits Princess Daisy Sire: CH Panei's Tails From The Darkside |
