Expert: W - 11/21/2008

Question
Hi,

I have a cream and white persain female and a red and white van persian. if I breed them together, what are the possible colors of the offspring?
also, how do I know if my male kitten reached puberty? and when a female kitten comes into heat, does it mean she is ready to get pregnant?

Thanks

Thanks

Answer
Hi Moe

Check the link for colour possibilities
http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/chart-pointed.html

Male reaching puberty. This is difficult to determine unless he begins to take an active interest in females and becomes aggressive to other entire males if they are around. Usually males mature around 12-14 months. They may attempt mating much earlier but they will no thave strong sperm

Female on heat is a sign of menstruation cycle being invoked by the female. She can be ready to become pregnant but it is often advisable to let her have one heat cycle before introducing her to a male.
Also it is inadvisable to allow a female to become pregnant under 9 months as her physiology may not be mature enough to carry the foetus to full term

Ray