Being Selective with Breeding Rights
Why Being Thoughtful About Breeding Rights Matters
Helping the Savannah breed stay strong and healthy—together
Whether you’re a new or experienced breeder, the decision to sell kittens with breeding rights is an important one. It affects the future of the breed and the health of the community. While every program is different, being careful about who gets breeding rights helps everyone—breeders, cats, and the breed as a whole.
Here’s why many breeders choose to be selective:
1. Protecting Breed Quality
Not every kitten should be bred. Even in great litters, some kittens are better suited as pets. Choosing only the best kittens for breeding helps keep the Savannah’s look, health, and personality consistent and true to the standard.
2. Supporting Good Breeding Practices
When breeding rights are given with care, it encourages things like health testing, ethical pairings, and proper registration. It also gives new breeders a strong, responsible start with support and guidance.
3. Avoiding Overbreeding
Too many breeding cats can lead to too many kittens, which can flood the market. This makes it harder to find great homes and may reduce the value and specialness of the breed.
4. Preventing Irresponsible Breeding
Selling intact kittens without screening can lead to poor breeding situations. Some may not follow proper care or ethical practices. This can hurt the breed’s reputation and the well-being of the cats involved.
5. Respecting Ethical Breeders
Many breeders work hard to protect their lines and only allow breeding when it’s truly the right fit. When others give out breeding rights freely, it puts pressure on those doing things the right way and can make it harder for them to keep up.
6. Protecting Bloodlines
Breeding lines take years to build. Selling every kitten intact can make it hard to track where those lines go.
This can lead to inbreeding, lost records, or mix-ups that hurt the breed’s future.
In short:
Being thoughtful about breeding rights isn’t about limiting others—it’s about protecting the Savannah breed we all care about. By working together and making smart choices, we can help ensure a bright future for these amazing cats.
