AboutDr Ray Wigley Expertise I can answer questions on inbreeding of pedigree cats. Also when to inbreed and when not to inbreed. Also when to consider out crossing cats to help diversify the gene pool. I can also answer questions on how to get the best out of your cat at a show.
Experience I have bred animals for over 30 years. I am actively engaged on research into FIP and other feline diseases also investigating litter size variation as a consequence of breed.
Expert: Dr Ray Wigley Date: 7/3/2008 Subject: Breeding Himalayan with Birman
Question Can I cross breed a male Birman with female himalayan? Is there a name for this cross breed and can I sell them? Will there be a demand for them?
Answer Currently there are outcrosses of Biman to Himalayan for colour. There is no name for this outcross it is merely used to get red into the Birman lines.
I would not recommend you do the outcross just for the sake of a mating. I would suggest you contact other Birman beeders in your state or county and find out if any of them are doing this outcoss and if they need additonal breeders to help in the pogram.
The kittens are not pedigree but may well be desiable by people.
Please do be responsibile here, only do this if you feel it can benefit both breeds, other wise it is foolish in my book
