Cross Breeds

What cat to get for breeding?

I'm retired now and want to start breeding cats for a hobby and extra income. I have a pair of Burmese that are housecats and I want to keep any new cats in the household environment and not just left in a cage. I'm trying to make up my mind between Bengals, Ocicats and especially Cheetohs. I'm just look for info on which breed to breed. I'm in Fort Worth and there doesn't seem to be any other breeders of any of these cats in the area.

Public Comments

1. already to many abused, dumped, strays etc out there..pls dont contribute to it..i u want to go adopt a kitty as a pet pls do give it some love and get it fixed
2. Breeders don't really make any money. They breed for the love of the breed usually. I have friends that are breeders and trust me....with the care and vet bills, they don't break even. If you want to get into it for the love of the animals, then go for it, but don't do it for the money because there won't be any. Maybe animal rescue would be a good hobby? I know it takes up tons of my time and I certainly don't make money at it.
3. If you take a look at any breeders website, they usually state that their males and females are cat show winners or champions. So to get a reasonable price for the amount of work, you will have to have a breeding pair that are registered. And breeders don't sell their breeding stock, and most require their kittens to be spayed or neutered. And usually, the breeding Tom is kept in a cage, and in a separate room, as he sprays particularly foul urine. There may be no breeders of the cats you are interested in around your area because there is no demand. For Ocicats, check the link. One Board member is in Texas. And there are breeders sites for Cheetos and Bengals. There are a lot of unwanted Bengals, as many don't realize what they are getting into when they get a Bengal.
4. Agree with the first responder.... FIND ANOTHER HOBBY!!! Too many unwanted cats and these are WILD cats you are talking about. They ARE NOT meant to be pets, should not be in the U.S., or Texas! Too many idiots out there that will buy them, realize they are too much work, too active, whatever,,, and DUMP THEM!! Problem is that after they have been brought up in captivity they don't have the skills to survive in the wild.... just because of these selfish people that just wanted a "cool" cat for a little while, and then throw them out like garbage!!. Sorry, but I have too much respect for our furry friends to breed them, sell them, and inevitably put them through hell and a life they didn't deserve. Please let them stay where they belong and find something else to do with your time.... plenty of more positive things to do!
5. I agree 100% with those who said do NOT bring other animals into this cruel inhumane world! Thousands upon thousands of animals are "put to sleep" - i.e., killed - every day in this country. Many are bred by "hobby" breeders - a lot are bred in kitten or puppy mills. There HAS to be something else you can do for a hobby. And you will probably not even break even breeding cats IF you plan to get proper veterinary care, etc. If you don't plan to do this, that's even more reason not to breed.
6. You can look on animalplanet.com there is usally info about what cats to breed with other cats.
7. Firstly, Cheetohs are not a legitimate breed. They do not have proper recognition as a breed of cat in any registry. They can be registered with one registry that will accept registrations of experimental breeding programmes, but cannot be shown at cat shows as they aren't a recognised breed. They are just a mutt like a schnoodle or a cockerpoo, just a cross between two spotty cats to produce yet another spotty cat, so they looks like a bad version of one or other of the parent breeds. Secondly, cat breeding can never generate extra income. I have been breeding cats for many years and have never made any money. The opposite is true- it is an expensive hobby, albeit one that I am happy to spend my money on because I love cats. However, cat breeding is a very enjoyable and fulfilling hobby and legitimate, reputable breeders are setting a good example of the correct way in which to bring kittens into the world. The cat fancy contributes enormously to cat welfare and without legitimate cat breeders setting a good example there would be a lot more inexperienced people who would think they could have a go. Just because there are some people bringing kittens into the world in the wrong way does not mean that others shouldn't do it in the right way. If you can afford to spend money on an expensive hobby and want to do so then you will get great enjoyment from it. My advice would be to visit some cat shows and talk to breeders. I am assuming you are in the USA. The two main USA cat registries are TICA and CFA. CFA is the largest and oldest and it doesn't recognise Bengals. Both breeds are active cats, but Bengals especially have high activity levels and need lots of attention and stimulation. Ocicats are playful but a little more relaxed; they also come in a larger range of colours and patterns. Don't go into it without the support of other breeders. Join a club for the breed you aim to breed and make use of mentors; their advice might be invaluable. If you decide to go ahead then good luck with your new venture.