Buying A Registered Persian
When purchasing a registered Persian kitten, you can expect to pay more than one that is not registered. A pedigreed Persian kitten is an investment, so it is important to do your homework. Consider Persian kittens for sale from responsible cat breeders who normally offer: a health guarantee, the kittens have had age-appropriate vaccinations/wormings, and the kittens have seen (at a minimum one time) by their veterinarian. A responsible breeder will also have the paperwork for registering the kitten in your name. For further information about finding a responsible Persian breeder, please read our article "How to Select a Good Persian Breeder".
Registration Terms to Know
Pedigree: Family trees that show lineage going back from three to six generations of your Persian kitten. A pedigree shows the registered names of all the cats, coat colors, date of birth and any champion titles earned.
Registries: Organizations that give a written history of the Persian kitten for sale in a pedigree form. A registration is a document representing your Persian kitten's lineage. The registration papers are given to the buyer from the Persian cat breeder. The buyer then sends the paper off to the registry along with a small registration fee and in return receives a registration paper for their new Persian kitten that will now reflect them as the owner of their Persian kitten.
Registered Kitten: A registered Persian kitten has a documented pedigree in a recognized cat breed from a cat registry.
Purebred: This is a Persian cat whose bloodline has not been diluted by other breeds or randomly bred cats.
Persian Cat Registry
The three (3) main cat breeder registries in the United States are:
- CFA (Cat Fanciers Association),
- ACFA (American Cat Fanciers Association), and
- TICA (The International Cat Association).
Cat Fanciers Association (CFA): The worlds' largest cat registry, CFA has been around for nearly 100 years and recognized in 42 championship breeds. Call (330) 680-4070 or visit their website at CFA.
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA): Formed in 1955 and recognizing 49 breeds and holds over 50 cat shows annually. Call ACFA at (417) 725-1530 or visit their website at ACFA.
The International Cat Association (TICA): Established in 1979, TICA sponsors 350 shows annually and recognizes 57 breeds. Call TICA at (956) 428-8046 or visit their website at TICA.
