Have just spent what feels like 2 hours composing a reply that wouldn't cause offence to anyone & I've lost it
So here's a quick & shortened version:
Hi Lollo & Jenda
I've had a look on TICA but can't (so far anyway) find any mention of when you should get the pedigree papers. I only found a bit that says registration slips should be sent when the breeder has received confirmation of neutering/spaying.
I didn't get a contract as such. I've just had a look & I've got a letter saying what he cost & that the vet has to send proof of neutering including his microchip number before they will send his pedigree. I got an advice sheet on arriving home/kids/other pets/feeding, & the petlog registration.
In all fairness the breeders didn't actually say "you can pay extra to put him on active later" Because the advert had said "can be put on active" I contacted them after I'd had him a couple of weeks & asked if it was possible.
They had quite a few kittens so I guess it was one advert that covered everything.
Tino was very well socialised & is a happy healthy little chap. He was out purring, playing & cuddling the night I got him home. Although it was the day after before he went near my 2 kids. He wasn't even fussed about the dog & made friends with her long before he made friends with my moggy.
I don't want to sound as if I'm coming on here as a newbie & criticising someone, because that's certainly not what I intended to do, I just wanted to try find some information.
I'm very happy with him & my decision to neuter him. He's come to help me type now
so I guess I'd better say goodnight.
Thank you both for your advice & comments