Is it important to seek a breeder who raises their kittens “underfoot”?
When you see that a breeder has kittens “raised underfoot”, it indicates that the kittens run freely in their home rather than being caged. A kitten who has run-of-the-house privileges will probably be more confident than one who has spent its life caged. However, veterinary experts in the area of feline health and cattery management tell us that it is best to keep cats segregated for health reasons and to lessen stress. Cats in the wild seclude themselves and their kittens until the kittens are about six weeks of age to protect them from predators as well as other cats.
