(Be sure to contact Phyllis Durdy at Faerietail Cattery before they're all gone!)

Our kittens are raised in our home, underfoot with constant love and interaction, as if each one were going to be our own beloved pets and show cats. Care is given to insure they are well socialized and grow to be the cherished, confident pets people and judges are looking for. All of our kittens and their parents are registered, no matter the quality. Our stud is an International Winner and Supreme Grand Champion in the International Cat Association (TICA) and a Grand Champion, Breed Winner in the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA), the two largest cat registries in the world. (These awards are not bestowed on any cat, they are earned in each association through having superior quality and the best representation of the breed.)

We don't have a building outside we keep any of our cats in. We don't have a large quantity of kittens available at any given time, especially Christmas. We do not sell our kittens at lower than average prices so we can move them or because we have too many to care for at the same time. Lower prices can be good when buying clothes, but when buying a companion animal, this should be avoided and a "red flag" something isn't right. Saving money isn't really saving if you have hundreds of dollars in vet bills from a lower priced kitten.

Our kittens are always placed with a minium of two distemper shots, a rabies shot (16 wks of age,if required) and are spayed or neutered prior to leaving our home. Below are a few examples I think should be the first indications a potential owner should be concerned about when purchasing a kitten from any breeder.



Cleanliness - Look at the cleanliness of the kitten, it will be your first indication of health and care given.

Question:  Are the kitten's eyes weeping, red or half-open, do they have matter in them? Is there a discharge from its nose?

Answer:  Cats sometimes have normal matter in the corner of their eyes as humans do. This is ok, as long as the eye area is not swollen, red or have green or yellow colored discharge in or around it. Eyes should never weep or be held half open. These things could indicate a scratch, an ulcer or an infection. Infections can be health or stress related, they could be indications but not always signs of poor living conditions, dirty litter boxes and fumes from them. Too many cats being housed in an area or out building with poor ventilation, up keep and health are often signs of poor cat husbandry and over crowding.

Ideal:  Eyes should be clean, open, crystal clear, have an overall appearance of health and be full of life.


Question:  Are the kitten's feet, fur and/or butt dark yellow stained? Is the fur matted, unkept or missing, are fleas or flea dirt on it's under side?

Answer: Yellow stains can be seen very easily on white fur. It can be signs that feces and urine were on that area a long time, a sign of uncleanliness. This could also be an indication of poor health, such as diarrhea or leakage. It can be evidence of an unclean environment where dirty litter pans and living areas abound as well as show poor up keep on the breeder’s part. Fleas and their feces can sometimes be seen by turning the cat over. Fleas are small black insects that crawl or jump very fast and live off the cat’s blood. Flea feces looks like dirt or pepper on the skin, when moistened and let to sit, it turns red like blood.

Ideal:  Fur should be smooth and soft, look (and smell) clean from head to toes, with no staining, no mats, no areas of fur missing (except for surgical procedures) with no visible signs of fleas or flea dirt on the body. Fleas are very easy to control with the invention of monthly topical treatments. There's no reason for anyone to have fleas on their kittens, this is totally unacceptable.


Question:  Are the kitten's ears clean inside?

Answer:  They should not have anything resembling coffee grounds, brown crusty wax, a discharge or any smell. This could be an indication of ear mites, an infection or fungus.

Ideal:  Kittens ears should be as clean on the inside as you would want your own to be. They should be dry, matter free and have no smell.



Socialization- This is the key to choosing a wonderful pet and companion.

Question:  Does the person keep their kittens in a clean, warm loving environment protected from harm like little children or are they kept outside, treated like animals?

Answer:  A well socialized kitten is best raised and kept in a home environment around people, children and other animals so as to become accustomed with those sounds, since that is where they are expected to be living their lives out.

Ideal:  The ideal kitten is curious and playful, alert and confident, no matter what their surroundings. They purr when stroked or spoken to, look into your eyes and play when a toy is introduced. They never run from you in fear or hide.


We'll add more over time, but think we've given you a good indication of the quality breeder and kittens we produce as well as what to avoid. Honesty and quality are high on our list of things to behold, without either you are just another animal breeder trying to turn an easy dollar.

22.25" X 14.5" X 14.25"                       25" X 17" X 17"

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*Instinctive Choice™ Premium Canned Food for Cats - Instinctive Choice™ is formulated to provide your cat with a meal that is similar in nutrition and moisture to how a feline would feed in the wild. Instinctive Choice™ was created to be fed with Life's Abundance® Dry Cat Food.

Breeding animals is not for the novice or person wanting their cat to have one litter or children to experience the miracle of birth. It is best left to professionals with breeding programs and registered stock who have the time to dedicate fully to the betterment of the breed, through selective breeding. A responsible, registered breeder takes great pride in their accomplishments with their cats. Don't be surprised if we will not allow our cats to ever be outside cats or declawed. This practice is very common for registered breeders, we're more aware of the dangers and effect roaming outside and declawing can have on cats. Owners are often unaware of the dangers when cats are left to roam unattended outside or what actually happens when a cat is declawed. Our interest is preserving the Manx breed for future generations to enjoy. We don't cherish the image of any kittens we've produce spending a day in a shelter, outside or being maimed or disfigured because their natural instinct to scratch and "scent mark" is misunderstood. Therefore, our rare treasures are *indoor only*, *no declawing* for life. No exceptions to this rule will be tolerated.

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