Why do purebred kittens cost so much?
A. There are many factors that affect the price of purebred cats. Responsible breeders put a LOT of money into their breeding program. This is not usually a profitable venture. A lot of money is spent on cat shows (for me, usually $300- $400 a weekend, with an average of one to two shows per month), expensive premium foods and cat litters, and vet bills. There are also advertising costs, cattery registration and inspection fees, and individual kitten/cat registration costs. My kittens have all their vaccinations before they leave home, and they also receive a health check by a licensed veterinarian before they go. My adult cats are tested regularly for FeLV, etc. along with various health screening tests done for breeding cats. Breeders also face unexpected vet bills such as Caesarean sections, pyometras, etc. Most people are not prepared to house a “whole” male that sprays, and must then build special accommodations for him, or even more than one male, which can add up to a considerab
