What Makes Blue Eyes Cattery Different From Other Siamese and Snowshoe Breeders?
Updated
Blue Eyes Cattery (marylandsiamese.com) presents itself as a small cattery focused on two breeds — Siamese and Snowshoe kittens — and organizes its site around transparency pages like "What Makes us Different," "Parents & Kittens," and "Kitten Care." That structure is the main signal a prospective buyer can use: the site invites you to compare its stated practices and its photos of parent cats and litters rather than just browse available kittens. If you are deciding whether to reach out, treat the site as a starting point for verification, not as proof of quality on its own.
What the site says it is
Based on the site's own navigation and page titles, Blue Eyes Cattery describes itself as a breeder of:
- Siamese kittens
- Snowshoe kittens
The homepage and menu point to these sections:
| Section | What it appears to cover |
|---|---|
| About Us | Background on the cattery |
| What Makes us Different | The breeder's stated differentiators |
| Available Kittens | Current litters or kittens offered |
| Photos / Parents & Kittens | Visual reference for parent cats and offspring |
| Kitten Care | Care guidance, likely for new owners |
| Investment / Kitten Investment & Pricing | Cost information |
| Contact Us | How to reach the cattery |
The presence of a dedicated "What Makes us Different" page is itself the clearest stated differentiator: the cattery wants to be judged on claims it makes explicitly, rather than on breed alone.
The transparency angle: parents and photos
For Siamese and Snowshoe buyers, one of the most useful things a breeder site can offer is visibility into the parent cats. Blue Eyes Cattery's "Parents & Kittens" section suggests it publishes photos of both, which lets you:
- See the actual cats producing litters, not just stock imagery
- Compare kitten appearance over time against the parents
- Ask informed questions about specific cats when you make contact
This is a meaningful difference from breeders who show only finished kitten photos. It does not, by itself, confirm health testing, registration, or temperament — those still need to be asked directly.
What you should verify yourself
The site's own pages describe the cattery's positioning, but they are not independent verification. Before committing, confirm directly with the breeder:
- Health testing — what tests are done on parent cats (e.g., for the breeds' known conditions), and whether results are available.
- Registration and pedigree — which registry the cats are registered with, if any.
- Kitten care specifics — vaccinations, deworming, spay/neuter timing, and what comes home with the kitten.
- Pricing terms — the "Investment & Pricing" page exists, so ask what the price includes and whether a deposit is required.
- References or past buyer feedback — useful for any cattery, especially a small one.
How to decide whether to contact them
Reach out if you want a Siamese or Snowshoe kitten and you value a breeder that publishes parent-cat photos and a stated care philosophy. Ask your verification questions in the first message so you can compare answers across breeders on the same points.
Be cautious if any of the above — health testing, registration, or clear pricing terms — cannot be answered concretely. A well-organized website is a good sign of effort, but it is not a substitute for direct answers about the cats themselves.