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Expert: W - 12/13/2007


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I have two Himalayan cats from different litters but they are from the same sire. Is it ok to breed them?

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Jeannie
They are effectively half brother and sister
Personally I would not recommend this mating unless the breed was suffering from inbreeding depression or is numerically small across the whole breed. My suggestion would be to offer the male as a stud to others and mate the female out.

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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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