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Five Diamond Siberians
Five Diamond Siberian Kitten Breeders
What are our goals?
At Five Diamond Siberians, our goal is to breed kittens that (1) are socialized specifically
for placement in active households; (2) maintain the personality characteristics that
make this breed unique, and (3) conform to the physical standards of the breed, as
proven by success in the show ring.
How we do it?
First of all, we start with outstanding cats. This is where it all begins! We choose our
breeders based on the health and quality of their cats, the reputation their breeding
programs have earned over time, and their breeding practices. We buy kittens from
breeders who are as committed to advancing the breed as we are.
What makes us different?
Our socialization program is very deliberate. Our kittens are born in our bedroom and at
that very moment, they are enrolled in our "socialization program." They are raised
as pets in our house and participate in the day-to-day activities that are common to
every active household. They will arrive at their new homes familiar with vacuum cleaners,
enthusiastic children, other animals, and general chaos. Why? Because if you have an
active household -- with children, or without -- you don't want a kitten that will run for cover
every time the phone rings!
Our socialization committee includes three children -- currently eight, seven and five years
of age. Our children make sure that each kitten has plenty of daily play time, that
they have ample opportunity for snuggling and quiet time, and that the kittens are
accustomed to a higher activity level than a kitten that is not socialized this way.
The next tier of our socialization committee includes the "other animals". Teeki --
our American Eskimo -- coordinates "animal camps". Seminar topics at these camps
in the past have included "how to negotiate more room on the bed at night", "best hiding
places for stolen table scraps", "the fine art of sunbathing", and numerous other topics.
Teeki's staff includes, in addition to the Siberians, Hermit Crabs, Toads, Turtles and
numerous fish in fish tanks throughout the house. We suspect that the children also work
for Teeki, though this has not been confirmed.
What are our goals?
At Five Diamond Siberians, our goal is to breed kittens that (1) are socialized specifically
for placement in active households; (2) maintain the personality characteristics that
make this breed unique, and (3) conform to the physical standards of the breed, as
proven by success in the show ring.
How we do it?
First of all, we start with outstanding cats. This is where it all begins! We choose our
breeders based on the health and quality of their cats, the reputation their breeding
programs have earned over time, and their breeding practices. We buy kittens from
breeders who are as committed to advancing the breed as we are.
What makes us different?
Our socialization program is very deliberate. Our kittens are born in our bedroom and at
that very moment, they are enrolled in our "socialization program." They are raised
as pets in our house and participate in the day-to-day activities that are common to
every active household. They will arrive at their new homes familiar with vacuum cleaners,
enthusiastic children, other animals, and general chaos. Why? Because if you have an
active household -- with children, or without -- you don't want a kitten that will run for cover
every time the phone rings!
Our socialization committee includes three children -- currently eight, seven and five years
of age. Our children make sure that each kitten has plenty of daily play time, that
they have ample opportunity for snuggling and quiet time, and that the kittens are
accustomed to a higher activity level than a kitten that is not socialized this way.
The next tier of our socialization committee includes the "other animals". Teeki --
our American Eskimo -- coordinates "animal camps". Seminar topics at these camps
in the past have included "how to negotiate more room on the bed at night", "best hiding
places for stolen table scraps", "the fine art of sunbathing", and numerous other topics.
Teeki's staff includes, in addition to the Siberians, Hermit Crabs, Toads, Turtles and
numerous fish in fish tanks throughout the house. We suspect that the children also work
for Teeki, though this has not been confirmed.
| "The sensitive or critical period for socialization of cats is two to five weeks." The Cornell Book of Cats, 2nd Edition |
