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Expert: W - 10/16/2007


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Hello. Me and my fiance are looking to get a kitten. We want a Balinese or Siamese. We found a kitten we are interested, but the people say he is Siamese, I think it is a Balinese. How can I tell. Would I be able to send you a picture and you could tell me you opinion?? PLease contact me back asap
thank you
melissa moran

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Hi Melissa
Look at this web site
http://www.palantir.co.uk/bali.html
http://www.ticaeo.com/Content/Publications/Pages/SI.pdf
Balinese are in fact long haired Siamese
If you are looking at a kitten it may be difficult to arrive at a firm conclusion unless you can see the pedigree. Pictures would be difficult to actually 'read' to determine the breed. Siamese only have Siamese in the pedigree, that will settle any arguments

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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.

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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.

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