Motivation of Owners to Purchase Pedigree Cats, with Specific Focus on the Acquisition of Brachycephalic Cats

Motivation of Owners to Purchase Pedigree Cats, with Specific Focus on the Acquisition of Brachycephalic Cats

Background: Cats are globally popular pets and pedigree cats are increasingly prevalent, with brachycephalic breeds being the most registered breeds. How owners decide upon and acquire their cats is poorly understood. Moreover, there are growing concerns about the health and welfare of brachycephali...

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Main Authors: Liran Plitman, Petra Černá, Mark J. Farnworth, Rowena M.A. Packer, Danièlle A. Gunn-Moore
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-06-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
cat acquisition
brachycephaly
selective breeding
conformational disorders
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/7/394

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