Information

Our Cattery is in Purmerend, the Netherlands. The city of Purmerend is situated 20 km above Amsterdam. We got our first Persian cat in 1996, with which we bred our first litter. From then on the love for Persians and Exotic Shorthairs has grown into a beautiful hobby. Although we consider showing as very important to improve the quality (color and type) of the golden and silver, we find keeping sweet, beautiful and loving personalities of our kittens more important.

Cattery Xarana is member of the Dutch Persian Association (NPV) and we are registered at The Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA).

The Persian

The Persian is one of the best-known and most occurring cats of the world. The Persian is a beautiful appearance and has a funny personality. When the Persian is taken care of well, it has a beautiful coat. Persians have a very attached and balanced personality, they are good- natured, friendly and they let you coddle them. The Persian is not quickly impressed by, for example, a busy housekeeping. For people who like an affectionate cat to take care, the Persian is an ideal housemate.

The Exotic Shorthair

The Exotic Shorthair is the short-haired version of the Persian. Except for the fleeces of both types, the Persian and the Exotic are similar. The Exotic is a good choice when you like the personality of the Persian but do not want to take care of the coat intensively.

At our home

Most of the time it is very busy at our home, there are living 3 kids (adolescents) and we also have two Labradors. Our cats are very special to us and they are a part of our family. The cats can play in the garden which is fenced. Our dogs and cats are friends and they live with each other. It often happens that a cat sleeps with a dog in one basket.

Kittens

Kittens which are born at our place, grow up in a homelike feeling. All (grand) parents are PKD negative, they are tested by checking their DNA. The kittens can move to another home when they are 3 months old and weigh 1 kilo. They are vaccinated twice and they are dewormed. The kittens get a pedigree, owner affidavit and a health declaration.

If you have a question you can call us, or you can send us an E-mail.

Phone +31 (0) 299-642136