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Your breeder must be a member of a feline organization and register his adult cats as well as his kittens. Under the law, a cat that is not registered is not considered purebred. Do not be fooled.

* Did you know that the only two purebred cat registries in Canada are the CCA-AFC and the CCC? All other associations are foreign. The main foreign associations active in Canada are the CFA and TICA. Their registries are based in the United States. Demand that the registration certificate be in your name to prove that your kitten is legitimately registered.
** Did you know that your kitten’s microchip should appear on the registration certificate? This is proof that you are adopting the good kitten and helps avoid fraud and false documents. That's very reassuring.

Adopt a kitten of a breeder who takes care in rigorously selecting his breeding cats based on the established breed standard. It is not because a cat has curly hair that he is necessarily a purebred Cornish Rex. The shape of the head, body, profile, legs, position of ears, eyes etc. All this is part of the things to consider. Even if the cat is registered, it may not correspond to the breed standard because the breeder has made a bad selection of his breeding adults. Perhaps they are breeding for the sole purpose of selling kittens ...
Do not make a hasty reservation or buy impulsively as you may later regret it. The goal is not simply to produce perfect kittens, but it is to preserve the breed and its standard.

Did you know that feline exhibitions are held several times a year, where breeders can present their cats and get opinions from several qualified judges? It is a way of maintaining a correct standard and, above all, it is a resource for the breeder who needs advice, counseling or just a pat on the back

Adopt a kitten from a breeder who keeps her kittens at the cattery with their mother and other cats until a minimum of 12 weeks, ideally 14, as recommended by all specialists in feline behavior. Maternal education is paramount to the health and psychological balance of the kitten. Favor a breeder who rears her kittens a free environment where the kittens can learn normal family life with all it's associated stimuli. A kitten raised in a secluded room, in a place far from the heart of the house, will be more timid, fearful, and nervous.

Adopt a kitten from a breeder where you can meet the parents and make sure they are sociable and of appropriate temperament. Ask to visit the place where the kittens live and also the other adult cats. Do not be surprised if the breeder refuses to give visits without the prior placing of a deposit on the waiting list. Understandably, they can not spend their weekends receiving visits. Professional breeding is not profitable and most breeder have an outside job as well as a family life.

Did you know that since 2015 there is an animal welfare organization that provides a breeder certification program, assistance for the improvement of living conditions and care, as well as clear guidelines in regards to animal welfare? For more information, visit the Anima-Québec website (www.animaquebec.com).

Adopt a kitten from a breeder who tests for genetic diseases associated to his breed. Ask to see the results of the tests that must come from research centers verified and accepted by the scientific community. Do not just rely on the word of the breeder.

Did you know that for the time being, three known genetic diseases are listed for the Cornish Rex?

HCM (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy): This disease is a syndrome including many genetic and non-genetic conditions affecting many species including the cat, including the Cornish Rex. There is currently no genetic screening for the Cornish Rex. Only cardiac ultrasound assessments are recommended by veterinary cardiologists and this practice is still controversial.

PRA (progressive retinal atrophy) disease causing progressive vision loss.

PKD (polycystic kidney disease): small cysts develop on the kidneys and may lead to kidney failure.

There are genetic tests that are easily accessible to breeders to detect these last two diseases. Professional breeders have the moral responsibility to breed only from cats free from these diseases.

Adopt a kitten from a breeder that offers a clear and precise guarantee.
Do not hesitate to ask questions. What will happen if my kitten gets sick in the days following adoption? Who will pay for veterinary expenses? What will be the modalities? What will happen if my kitten develops a genetic disease? A congenital disease? What will happen to my kitten? What will my options be at that time? Remember that these are often very emotional decisions and it is easy to play with the feelings of people when unfortunate situations arise.

Did you know that a viral, bacterial or parasitic infection can go unnoticed and that a simple stress can activate / reactivate it? Your breeder should be able to tell you openly and his guarantee should be based on the risks to which the kitten is exposed to the cattery but also in his future environment. Aim for a guarantee for infectious diseases of 10 days and more.

Did you know that the terms 'genetic' and 'congenital' do not mean the same thing? Genetic means that the disease is transmitted by the genes of the parents, whereas congenital means that the disease is present at birth (manufacturing defect during the development of the kitten in the uterus).

Did you know that several protozoa / viruses / bacteria can contaminate cats stools and that only DNA-based tests can detect them? Simple conventional stool tests only identify a very limited number of these infectious agents.

You must be comfortable accepting the terms of the contract, otherwise your only recourse will be small claims court in case of litigation.

Adopt your kitten from a professional and competent breeder.
Currently there is no certification or training course to become a breeder. There are also no laws governing this practice. Each potential adopter must do their own research and validate the above described information with the breeder they wish to associate with. There are 3 main categories of breeders: Professional breeders, amateur breeders and kitten sellers (kittenmills).
You can consult this document (available on the CRCC website) to help you make your choice: The right price for a kitten.

* Did you know that you can consult the following website to find out if the breeder you have chosen has already had pending claims for small claims?
Here is the link: http://citoyens.soquij.qc.ca/
Use the following keywords: Rex Cornish, Rex de Cornouailles, the name of the person or the name of their cattery in the search engine.Answer text

* Did you know that you can consult the following website to find out if the breeder you have chosen has already had a MAPAQ conviction?
Here is the link: https://www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca/fr/Consommation/condamnations/Pages/Recherchecondamnations.aspx
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