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how old does the tom cat have to be before he can breed my cat?
Usually toms can start breeding from about 6 to 11 months, depending on breed and of course maturity of the cat. At that time they are considered young but fertile enough to produce sperm.
Sometimes they may be old enough but have no idea how to copulate with the queen, also they may not be long enough in their body to scruff the queen and copulate as well
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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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