Why are Registered Kittens so
Expensive?
Most legitimate breeders do not even cover
their own costs. It's a very expensive hobby. As an example, buying a top
show quality kitten with breeding rights can cost more than $1000 per cat.
Showing cats to the title of "Champion" can
add another $500-$2000 to the investment. Showing a male or female to the
title of "Grand Champion", or "Regional/National Winner" can be from
$1000 to over $20,000!
Maintenance, supplies and veterinary care generally
cost breeders about $500 per cat per year. By the time a cat is first bred,
at about a year old, the breeder will have invested several thousand dollars.
Kitten shots and vet visits cost breeders about
$100 per kitten and that's if there are NO problems to be treated. Kittens
stay with the breeder for about 8 weeks to 3 months, and have to be cuddled,
and cleaned up after for all that time. Separate, special areas of the
house are often customized for the cats to use as a cattery or nursery
and some cattery set-ups cost $5000 or more to build.
If all goes well, fat healthy kittens are born.
But there are always the disasters, such as C-sections that run $750 and
up. Good breeders make a huge investment into " doing it right",
by having the right breeding cats and facilities. Caring, professionaly
breeders make huge sacrifices in their personal lives, and shed lots of
tears, in trying to create a successful breeding program.
SHIPPING
INFORMATION
We ship to most cities in the continental USA.
Shipping charges may vary according to Airline fees at the time of shipping.
Temperature must be between 50 and 75 degrees in both departure and arrival
cities if shipped via American. (Exceptions do apply with vet release for
temperatures below 50 at times.) Continental has temperature controlled
cabins and can ship any time of the year.
The price at this time for American Airlines
runs $167 for PRIORITY shipping. Continental airfares run between $110.00
and $199.99 depending on weight. Three pounds starts at $110.00 and goes
up 20 cents a pound till you hit 9 pounds. Over 9 pounds starts at
$191.00 plus 20 cents a pound.
If you choose American, American Airlines Cargo
is less expensive but I feel more comfortable with Priority because of
the care of the kittens. American will not ship if temperature is over
75 or under 38 degrees.
Some cities do not accept transport of live
animals. You must provide us with the information of the nearest airport
to you and we will check to be sure they accept live animal transport deliveries.
We do not ship outside the continental USA at this time.
There is a $50 charge for a carrier that meets
with their shipping standard requirements and an extra vet charge of $78
per kitten for a health certificate, examination, test and last set
of shots that is required by all airlines prior to shipping.
Kittens should not be shipped prior to 8 to
10 weeks of age.
American Airlines
Priority Shipping
Airfare via American Airlines:
New Kennel that meets requirements:
Required Veterinary Health Certificate:
TOTAL: |
$167.00
$50.00
$78.00
$295.00 |
American Airlines
Cargo Shipping
Airfare via American Airlines:
New Kennel that meets requirements:
Required Veterinary Health Certificate:
TOTAL: |
$72.00
$50.00
$78.00
$200.00 |
Continental Airlines
Temperature Controlled
Airfare via Continental Airfreight:
New Kennel that meets requirements:
Required Veterinary Health Certificate:
TOTAL: |
$110.00 to $199.00
depending on weight.
$50.00
$78.00
$238.00 - $327.00 |
Kittens are not neutered or spayed before delivery.
That will be up to you if you wish to have that done. If you wish
to breed, be sure to ask about breeding rights before purchase. Prices
do not include breeding rights. You can still breed an animal without breeding
rights, you just can not register the kittens born. Many breeders will
required you have the kitten fixed before you will receive the papers on
your new kitten or will have it spayed or neutered before you receive the
kitten if breeding rights are not given. Also, many breeders will not sell
breeding rights. Be sure you ask all the questions you need answers to
before purchasing your new bundle of joy. I welcome questions if you have
any. Please email me and I will respond as soon as possible.
PAWTRIX
COVE
