TICA Registration

Yes, we are happily registered with TICA and participate in the show circuit.

Health and Wellness

Good breeding takes into account genetic testing. Our cats are tested for PKD, FIV/FeLV, and a yearly HCM (echocardiogram) for males starting at age two. We also test for blood type and a panel of over 60+ genetic tests before we consider matings. The parents of our cats have also cleared these tests and we continually monitor the lines for notable changes.

Diet & Nutrition

Our cats are fed raw food. These meat, organ, and bone based diets are rich in protein and nutrients that support digestion, healthy teeth and gums, thick coats, and help your cat feel full for longer. Raw meals contain higher levels of moisture, which support hydration. This diet also eliminates grains and other unnatural ingredients to cats which often reduces allergy issues. We also supplement with probiotics and vitamins.

Living Conditions

Our British are our family members first and the cattery is a mother-daughter effort. We keep a small, curated group that supports our hobby breeding without cages, outdoor living conditions, or separation throughout the home. They have their yearly physicals and are all medically insured so that we never have to worry about care over costs.

My mom works at a vet clinic and as a feline behaviorist. We have access to great care for our furkids.

Once the genetic and health tests are cleared, our Queens are bred every 1-2 years. Queens are observed during their heat, pregnancy, and motherhood to determine if they are good candidates for future breeding or if it’s in their best interest to retire.

Policies

When reserving your future family with us, we will provide a contract, pedigree, and lifelong support. High level notes in our agreement include but are not limited to:

Pet Only - We do not offer breeding rights on our kittens. We will release pedigree and full ownership once the kitten has been spayed or neutered, as per the guidelines in the kitten contract. Breeding goals need to be negotiated in advance and will only be considered for reputable, registered breeders.

Declawing - We believe that declawing your cat is inhumane. We do not allow this painful procedure under any circumstances. It is natural for cats to scratch to mark territory. There are many toys and scratching posts that can be used to train your cat as an alternative and we’d be happy to help.

Forever Home - Welcoming any addition to your home is a huge decision, and a lifelong commitment of love, time, and costs. We hope that our prospective owners see themselves as a forever home.

Rehome - Sadly, we know that sometimes a beloved kitten needs to be rehomed. Perhaps you learned you were allergic, or have a family emergency requiring you to move suddenly. We will always take back our own kittens and depending on circumstance, may honor partial refund. These things are always open for discussion.

At any point, if you are no longer able to care for your cat, we must be notified to aid in the rehoming process. Surrendering to shelters, research laboratories, or reselling is strictly not allowed. We believe that once our baby, always our baby too. Violations of this policy may result in legal action.

Pricing

A common question, and rightfully so. Breeding is a lot of work and costly if practiced as ethical as possible. Our breeding goals are to bring the love and magic of the British Shorthair to families the way it has also inspired us, not for profit. However, raw feeding, annual exams, genetic testing, and importing new lines is costly. British are not particularly budget friendly. Typical prices for British from reputable breeders in the US can range from $2000 - $5000. (I’ve seen even more for speciality colors) Please shoot us an email.

Colors

We have a focus on the classic colors, outside of the typical and beloved Blue British. Expected colors and variations can include:

• Chocolate or Lilac

• Red or Cream

• Blue or Black

• Solid, Bi-Colors, Tri-Colors, and Tortie versions of the above color combinations.

We do not breed Goldens, despite having a Golden as a pet. He is retired, fixed, and not part of our breeding program. We can refer Golden breeders both domestically and internationally instead.

Breeding Ethics

There is no way to frame it nicely, breeding is not technically, “ethical.” There are many cats in shelters and on the streets who equally need homes, medical attention, and care. Realizing this means we aim to be as ethical as possible knowing we’re adding more cats to the world of cats. (And, we love all cats here!) Bad breeding gives good breeding a bad name - we aim to be in the “good” breeding side of the problem. However, we know that we have to do more than just practice good breeding standards as we create new life. A portion of our kitten fee is donated to our local “TNR” (Trap, Neuter, Release) program or internationally to a shelter dear to my heart. We also volunteer at shelters and rescue organizations. We believe all cats are special, and in creating new life, it’s important to offer medical care to those that exist and to also aid in spay/neutering feral and stray cats.