Kitty Question!

Question
Hello! I was wondering if you could give me some advice. I want to get a kitten, but it has to be a real "lap-cat" breed. Very sweet and patient, one that I can take places with me and just be my companion. The smaller the full-grown size of the cat, the better. A kind of cat that won't mind being in the car a lot. Can you reccomed a specific breed(s) for me? And if you know of any good breeders in the New England area for this breed, please let me know! Thank you so much for your time and help.
~Laura  

Answer
Hi,
Of course, I love my breed, the Turkish Angora. They are sweet, smart, small and loving. However if you want a very relaxed and easily managed breed, I would also recommend the Tonkinese. However, you must find a good honest and caring breeder for any kitten that you might buy.  Each breed has good and less good examples for whatever the
traits that you might wish to have.

Here is a list of local breeders: The stars on the top indicate my opinion of the breeder by their show cats.

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Massachusetts
Name: Lynn Jordan Yavarow
Cattery: Takrai (CCA, CFA)
Location: Bolton
Notes: Grand Champion lines. Pet cats/kittens sold with altering agreement. Written health guarantee with genetic health guarantee. Veterinary health certificate provided at time of sale. FeLV and FIV negative. Platinum, champagne, blue and natural. Solid, pointed and mink. Member Tonkinese Breed Association


Contact Takrai by:

 Email: tonks@comcast.net
 Telephone: 978-779-2969

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New Hampshire
Name: Louise M. Frank
Cattery: Mine Falls (CFA, TICA)
Shipping? We ship, but prefer to place locally.
Notes: Grand Champion lines. Pet cats/kittens sold with altering agreement. Written health guarantee. Veterinary health certificate provided at time of sale. FeLV and FIV negative. All colors and patterns. Member, Tonkinese Breed Association.



Contact Mine Falls by:

 Email: minefalls@comcast.net
  Visit the Cattery http://minefalls-cattery.com




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New Jersey
Name: Jane Barletta
Cattery: B'ssa (CFA)
Location: North Hanover Twp, Wrightstown
Shipping? We ship both domestically and internationally. (We do not ship unattended. We will meet you at nearby airports if you need to fly in to pick up your new cat or kitten.)
Notes: Grand Champion lines. Regional and National Winner lines. Regional Winner lines. Written health guarantee.


Contact B'ssa by:

 Email: bssatonkinese@aol.com



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New Jersey
Name: Collette Burnett
Cattery: Aristotonks, Cooncoctions (CFA)
Location: Northern NJ, Tri-State Area
Shipping? We ship, but prefer to place locally.
Notes: Grand Champion and Regional Winner lines. Kittens sold with altering agreement. Written health guarantee. FeLV and FIV negative. All colors and patterns. Tonkinese Breed Association (TBA) Board Member.
Works with other breeds: Maine Coon


Contact Aristotonks, Cooncoctions by:

 Email: aristotonks@optonline.net
 Telephone: 973-248-6278




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New Jersey
Name: Sue Robbins
Cattery: Opurra (CFA, TICA)
Location: central
Notes: Grand Champion lines. Regional and National Winner lines. Pet cats/kittens altered prior to placement. Written sales contract. Written health guarantee with genetic health guarantee. FeLV and FIV negative. All colors and patterns. Secretary, Tonkinese Breed Association. Member, CFA Tonkinese Breed Council. Northeast Regional Coordinator, Tonkinese Breed Rescue.


Contact Opurra by:

 Email: opurra@aol.com
 Telephone: 609-737-4314




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New York
Name: Norma J. Pink
Cattery: Ah-Mai (CFA)
Location: Dutchess County
Notes: Pet cats/kittens sold with altering agreement. Written sales contract. Written health guarantee. FeLV, FIP and FIV negative. Ringworm free. Variety of colors.


Contact Ah-Mai by:

 Email: NPink57@yahoo.com
 Telephone: 845-229-6402


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New York
Name: Debra A. Raynor
Cattery: Baikal (CFA)
Location: Long Island
Shipping? We do not ship our cats.
Notes: Champion and Grand Champion lines. Regional Winner lines. Written health guarantee. Natural, champagne, blue and platinum mink. CFA Cattery of Excellence (expires 4/2005).


Contact Baikal by:

 Email: tonknese@optonline.net
 Telephone: 631-874-4722

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Pennsylvania
Name: Carol and Kristin Lovgren
Cattery: Lovnpaws (CFA, TICA)
Location: Near NJ border
Shipping? We ship both domestically and internationally.
Notes: National Winner lines. Pet cats/kittens sold with altering agreement. Written sales contract. Written health guarantee. Written health guarantee with genetic health guarantee. FeLV and FIP negative. FIV negative. All colors plus reds and cream. Member and past president, Tonkinese Breed Association.
Works with other breeds: Norwegian Forest Cat


Contact Lovnpaws by:

 Email: lovnpaws@epix.net
 Telephone: 610-599-1006
  Visit the Cattery http://lovnpaws.com


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Rhode Island
Name: John P Ryley
Cattery: Tinkatonks (CFA)
Notes: Grand Champion lines. Pet cats/kittens sold with altering agreement. Written sales contract. FeLV negative. Natural, blue, and champagne.


Contact Tinkatonks by:

 Email: RIBURM@aol.com



I do not personally know most of these breeders, but have sent you those with good reputations. Please be careful and be explicit about what you want!!!
Best of luck!!

Regards,
Barb