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Conference misery::feline_v1

Title:Meower Power is Valuing Differences
Notice:FELINE_V1 is moving 1/11/94 5pm PST to MISERY
Moderator:MISERY::VANZUYLEN_RO
Created:Sun Feb 09 1986
Last Modified:Tue Jan 11 1994
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:5089
Total number of notes:60366

2040.0. "PRICE PLEASE FOR PERSIAN!" by HOTDOG::KELLY () Wed Dec 07 1988 06:10

    I'm new to the CAT CONFERENCE but, definitely a lover of them! I'm
    interested in buying a Persian kitten for my parents for Christmas
    and was hoping someone could give me an idea on what I can expect
    to pay for one. I'd really appreciate any help on this. Thanks.
    
                                                   Mike.
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2040.1talk to CindiVIDEO::TAYLORCat lovers are a special breed!Wed Dec 07 1988 16:0217
    Well, it really depends on what quality Persian you're looking for.
    Usually a pet quality (I imagine that's what you're looking for)
    would go for about $300-$400, depending on the breeder.  If you're
    still interested, give me a call and I can put you in touch with
    some very reputable breeders.
    
    Just in case you're wondering, a pet quality doesn't mean that there's
    something wrong with the cat, just that it doesn't quite meet the
    breed standards for whatever association the breeder is in.  In
    a persian it may be that their nose isn't set high enough, they
    may have a kink in their tail, the color of their coat may not be
    just right, or something else.  I guess the best person to talk
    to about Persians would be Cindi Gerry.  She's a Dec employee. 
    She's on IAMOK::GERRY.
    
    Holly
    
2040.2the booty on PersiansCANYON::SCHULTZFri Dec 09 1988 15:4911
    I'm new to this conference too, and live in Arizona...but hopefully
    this might help.  Out here, Persians run from about $100-$250,
    depending on if you get a registered one, if it's from the breeder,
    and if it has papers or not.  Your best bet is to try the want
    ads in the paper, or call the listing in your area under the yellow
    pages in the pet section for the names of breeders in your area.
    I'd personally stay away from pet shops, only cause they usually
    charge much higher prices.
    
    Good Luck....Linda
    
2040.3BreedersCRUISE::NDCFri Dec 09 1988 16:505
    If you tell me where you are I"ll check the CAT FANCY & CATS Magazine
    Breeder listings for you.  Or if you have access to those mags you
    can check yourself.  DO NOT BUY FROM A PET STORE.
      Nancy DC
    
2040.4Yellow pages probably won't net you anythingYOSMTE::CORDESBRO_JOWed Dec 14 1988 00:1812
    You probably won't see many breeders listed in the yellow pages.
    Most communities have an ordinance on the number of cats that a
    family is allowed to have.  Since most breeders have more than two
    cats, they tend to not want to draw attention to themselves within
    their community.
    
    I second the idea to check Cats magazine and Cat Fancy.  Also, ask
    your vet, he may have clients that breed Persians.  Also, tell us
    where you are located and those of us that show could get you the
    names of some breeders in your area.
    
    Jo
2040.5Go to the cat show!CRUISE::NDCWed Dec 14 1988 16:566
    If you live in the Boston area you could go the the cat show at
    the Quincy Armory this weekend.  If you want directions, send mail.
    You'd see some Persians for sure and there are frequently kittens
    for sale at these shows.
      Nancy DC
    
2040.6TOPDOC::TRACHMANZhivagoCats, Ltd..The Inn is Full..264-8298Thu Dec 15 1988 12:493
    The directions to the Quincy show should be in note # 1093.???
    
    E.T.
2040.7Further directions to showCRUISE::NDCFri Dec 16 1988 10:4213
    If you need more detailed directions send me mail before 4:00 today.
    I used to live in Quincy and can provide landmarks and street names.
    Also, two things are left out of the directions in 1093 -
      1. You CAN NOT get to the Furnace Brook Parkway exit directly
    from 128 South.  At the bottom of 128 you must make a choice between
    Route 3 North towards Boston and Route 3 South towards the cape.
    Thats where 128 ends.  You want to stay in the left two lanes towards
    3 North.  Furnace Brook Parkway is the 1st exit off of 3 North.
      2. At the bottom of the exit ramp take a Right.  The exit ramp
    dumps you into a rotary, but you're going to take a right before
    you really get into it.  You'll pass between two gas stations just
    before you come to the first set of lights.
      Nancy
2040.8re .2 - ArizonaTEMPE1::PARKSTue Dec 20 1988 13:254
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What part of Arizona do you live in?  I live in Tempe(Phoenix), Arizona.
It's nice to hear that someone else in this area is reading this file.
Becky