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Conference misery::feline_v1

Title:	Meower Power is Valuing Differences
Notice:	FELINE_V1 is moving 1/11/94 5pm PST to MISERY
Moderator:	MISERY::VANZUYLEN_RO

Created:	Sun Feb 09 1986
Last Modified:	Tue Jan 11 1994
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	5089
Total number of notes:	60366

2163.0. "Looking for Burmese kitten" by BUFFER::LI () Thu Jan 19 1989 16:35

    My fiance Mark and I currently have one furry-face (Tashti).  Since
    both of us work during the day, we thought it would be nice to get
    Tashti a little friend sometime this spring.  Tashti is now 6 mo.
    old and we ideally want him 9-12 months old when we get our new
    addition.
    
    Since realistically, our limit is two cats and we plan on having
    them both for 15+ years, I have my heart set on a Burmese kitten.
    Does anyone out there have information on breeders or how else to
    get them?  I don't plan on breeding the kitten so pet quality would
    be ideal (save some big $$$ too!).  Any pointers would be greatly
    appreciated!  
    
    
    Thanks in advance to all you feline lovers!
    Ruby, Mark and Tashti

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
2163.1	The Dorchester Cat Show may have kittens	PENPAL::TRACHMAN	ZhivagoCats, Ltd..The Inn is Full..264-8298	`Tue Jan 24 1989 16:57`	5
	You might want to try the Cat Show in Dorchester this weekend 1/27 & 28th . See Note 1093.xxx for directions & more information. A breeder may have some kittens for sale. E.T.
2163.2	Kittens commonly sold at cat shows?	BUFFER::LI		`Wed Jan 25 1989 13:23`	11
	Elaine, Thanks for the reply! Is it common for breeders to bring and sell kittens at cat shows? I may try to make the Dorchester show, but I was really hoping to get the kitten in March/April time frame. Do you think it would be just as easy to find Burmese kittens at cat shows then? Thanks! Ruby & Mark & Tashti
2163.3	Call the breeder before the show	YOSMTE::CORDESBRO_JO		`Wed Jan 25 1989 13:55`	20
	Kittens are occasionally sold at cat shows out here in the west, but not commonly. Most breeders would rather sell them from their homes so that they can be sure that the buyer isn't making an impulse buy. It is easy for spectators to get caught up in the excitement of a show, and decide on the spot to take a kitten home. Not always the best situation for the buyer, kitten, or breeder. Things may be different out on the east coast. If Elaine could give you a recommendation it might be wise to call the breeder and find out if she will be at the show, and if so, will she be bringing any kittens that will be available to you. That way you have indicated your desire for a kitten prior to meeting her at the show. Also, out here there are not alot of Burmese cats at the shows. I am not sure if it is wide spread, but I have heard of some problems within the breed. Litters tend to be small. We often have shows with no Burmese present at all. Calling ahead would help you avoid disappointment when you get to the show. Jo
2163.4	Try and go to a show if you can	PENPAL::TRACHMAN	ZhivagoCats, Ltd..The Inn is Full..264-8298	`Wed Jan 25 1989 14:07`	15
	Well, there are usually a few cages with "kittens for sale" at every show. Spring is really a better time - more kittens more variety - almost all the shows in march & april have kitten cages. Yes, I think it's best to meet the breeder first, but you can also meet them at shows, see what they are showing, etc. Make an apt. to visit their cattery, etc. Try to make a couple of shows - Dorchester in January, Narraganset, RI in March, Concord NH in April, Plymouth, MA in April, Portland, ME in April, Cranston RI in April. Give me a call if you want more specific information. If a burmese breeder has no kittens at the show you are visting she/he can take your name - so it's good to at least make contact. E.T.
2163.5	directions from one who's lived there	CRUISE::NDC		`Thu Jan 26 1989 07:58`	4
	I live in Braintree and lived in Dorchester for 8 years. If anyone needs good directions to the cat show send me mail. I'll be happy to provide them. Nancy DC
2163.6	check note 1093	PENPAL::TRACHMAN	ZhivagoCats, Ltd..The Inn is Full..264-8298	`Thu Jan 26 1989 13:13`	6
	I put some directions in the Cat Show Note 1093.nn - Nancy, maybe you can check 'em out to see if they are the best way to get there from here ! E.T._who_hope_she_will_not_over_sleep_and_miss_the_first_ring!!
2163.7	Will try to make show	BUFFER::LI		`Thu Jan 26 1989 16:11`	10
	Thank you all for the information. I'll try to make the Dorchester cat show this weekend and one or two others in the spring. April would really be a much better time for us to get a new kitten anyways. I've never been to a cat show before, and I look forward to it! If any of you meet any Burmese breeders, please let me know! Thanks!!! Ruby & Tashti
2163.8	Burmese Breeders information	BUFFER::LI		`Mon Mar 13 1989 17:10`	31
	Well, we just put a deposit on a sable Burmese kitten this weekend! For future reference, I thought I'd enter the information I got from the Boston Cat show about Burmese breeders. Both these breeders had winning Sable Burmese cats entered in the show. Jane/Bill Query Kitchin Cattery Sable Burmese kittens by reservation (CFA/CFF registered, FELV neg.) 119 Forrest St. Plaistow, N.H. 03865 I was impressed with these folks. They care a lot about quality breeding and have only a few litters a year. They also will not sell their kittens to just "anyone". It's a mutual interviewing process. Their litter of 6 week old kittens are already sold (not leaving until 12-14 weeks old), but they have another litter of very tiny kittens (that I did not get to see) which should be available. Virginia Holland Boston Cattery Sable Burmese kittens (CFA, CFF, UBCF registered) P.O. Box 122 Dracut, MA 01826 508-454-2410 I did not get a chance to see any of her kittens, but she said she had a litter 6-7 weeks old which could be seen.