06/13/2026
🖤 ETHICAL BREEDER VS IRRESPONSIBLE BREEDER 🖤
Not all breeders are the same. Ethical breeders work closely with veterinarians and other responsible breeders to preserve and improve the breed while prioritizing the health and welfare of every kitten they produce.
✅ ETHICAL BREEDERS
• DNA test breeding cats for inherited diseases
• Perform breed-specific monitoring
• Carefully select breeding cats from health-tested lines, including parents and relatives with documented and proven health histories whenever possible
• Maintain veterinary care for breeding cats and kittens
• Vaccinate kittens according to veterinary recommendations
• Carefully select breeding pairs based on health, temperament, and breed standard
• Raise kittens inside the home with daily socialization and enrichment
• Feed quality diets that support healthy growth and development
• Provide contracts and health guarantees
• Require spay/neuter for pet homes and take contract violations seriously, with significant consequences for unauthorized breeding
• Screen potential homes thoroughly before placing kittens
• Places the welfare of their cats above making a sale and regularly declines applications that are not an ideal match
• Stay available to provide guidance and support throughout the cat’s life
• Are transparent
• Register kittens and maintain accurate lineage records
• Prioritize the well-being of their cats over making a sale
❌ IRRESPONSIBLE BREEDING
• Breed without appropriate DNA testing
• Sell kittens with no contract or buyer protections
• Often do not screen potential homes
• May breed cats with known health concerns
• Focus on producing kittens rather than preserving and improving the breed
• May not register cats or maintain pedigree records
• Offer little or no support after the sale
• Frequently prioritize convenience and profit over long-term welfare
• May place kittens in homes without carefully evaluating suitability
🐾 QUESTIONS EVERY BUYER SHOULD ASK
✔ What genetic screening has been completed?
✔ Are the kittens vaccinated?
✔ Will I receive veterinary records?
✔ Do you provide a contract and health guarantee?
✔ Are you available for support after I bring my kitten home?
A responsible breeder welcomes questions and wants every kitten placed in a safe, loving, lifelong home.
🖤 At BlackMoon Maine C***s, every kitten goes home vaccinated, health checked, registered, and backed by lifelong breeder support. 🖤
