Puppy farmers turn tail to cash in on craze for flat-faced cats

Irish puppy farmers, long criticised for their role in the mass breeding of dogs, are turning their attention to pedigree cats, exploiting a boom in demand for flat-faced kittens.

Animal welfare groups believe that puppy farmers have established kitten farms in counties such as Cork, Limerick and Cavan, as well as other locations across the country, in an effort to cash in on a growing demand for pedigree cats in Ireland, Britain and Europe.

Scottish fold shorthairs, ragdolls and Maine coons — a large breed known for its affinity for water — are being sold for between €400 and €1,500, depending on their colouring. The surge in demand is being driven by viral trends on Instagram and TikTok, where videos of “cute” kittens have made

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