What does Pet Quality mean?
A. Pet quality’ does not mean there is something wrong with a kitten. It just means that the kitten does not meet the ‘standard’ of the breed well enough to be shown and be competitive at cat shows. The ears may not be large enough, or set low enough on the head, the eye color might be a little light, or the coat might be too long, etc. There may be a kink in the tail, or crossed eyes, etc. None of these things affect the health of the cat, and to most pet buyers, would not be noticeable, but they would be noticeable to a judge and therefore we do not show or breed these kittens. For a detailed description of the breed standard, see here.
Generally, a pet quality kitten is a kitten that exhibits traits that do not meet the breed standard for showing. However, there are times when a show quality kitten may be placed in a pet home. These kittens could be shown in premiership at a cat show . Pet kittens are spayed and neutered before leaving for their new homes.
