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Question
Hi, I have two cats, one six month old boy moggie, who's an absolutely lovely cat. Having always wanted a siamese I found an ad for a siamese cross oriental that needed rehoming, so I couldn't resist. My original question is can I consider her a siamese, even though she has no pedigree. She is essentially a lilac point, from info I've found on the internet I understand both breeds to be essenially the same cat, just different colour.
My next question is, having read some of the questions and answers on here I have discovered that tom cats can produce sperm up to 45 days after the op. I had my boy neutered the day he turned six months, which was the day before the new cat arrived. Should Ibe worried they could breed? The girl is only about four months.
And could I breed from her with a siamese stud eventually?
Thank you for your time, would be grateful for your advice.

Answer
Hi

Apologies for the delay in replying but I have had problems getting onto the site.

Firstly let me say that yes male cats are capable of siring a litter up to 6 weeks after neutering but I would think it unlikely that your 4 month old girl will be sexually mature to mate yet.  She will need to come into season for that to happen so though I say it is unlikely, it is best to be watchful and not leave them together on their own for the next few weeks.

As for breeding from your young girl, some Siamese lines do still have Oriental cats in their ancestory but with the diversity out there now this is not necessary hence your cat does not have any papers.  Without any papers, no reputable stud owner would accept your girl to their stud as they would be in breach of the rules of the registering body they deal with as all papers must be checked on accepting the girl.

I think in this case you will be best to neuter your new girl and if you feel you would like to become a breeder, you will need to find a reputable breeder who is prepared to mentor you in your chosen breed.  It is always best to do it in the correct way to ensure that you can build a good reputation for producing quality cats.

Marcia.