I am dedicated to preserving the traits and characteristics that make the British shorthair kittens cat so special. A lot of time, consideration and planning takes place before breeding ever occurs. My breeding program aims to preserve and improve the British shorthair Breed by focusing on:
Loving Temperament ♥
I strive to produce kittens that embody the true British shorthair temperament - gentle, confident, outgoing, floppy, playful, snuggly and affectionate. After many years of breeding and working with different lines, I have found that genetics plays the biggest role in producing the sweet British shorthair temperament that I love so much. Proper socialization is just the icing on the cake! I am highly selective of the temperaments in my breeding cats and I do not continue breeding lines that I feel are overly active, spunky and sassy - or overly shy, skittish and timid. From personal experience, I have learned that many British shorthair breeders do not place this same emphasis on temperament that I do. It takes dedication and many years to observe feline personality traits, how they develop in different lines and selectively breed desired traits forward.
Breed Conformation ♥
Breeding British shorthair that physically exemplify the British shorthair Breed Standard is also a major goal of mine, prioritized after health and temperament. A few physical features that I personally breed for in my program are correct structure, beautifully set ears, vibrant eye color and strong boning. My personal preference is for doll-faced British shorthairs, meaning British shorthairs that have sweet expressions and doll faces, without looking extreme or unbalanced. My British shorthairs often have a softer and sweeter look to them when compared to others, as I am highly selective with the look of the cats in our British shorthair Breeding Program.
Kittens have a 5-year warranty from the date of birth or until the cattery is closed, whichever occurs first, against all genetic, congenital, and idiopathic health conditions, including FIP. If any are found that ultimately result in the demise of the kitten, the breeder will replace the kitten within the next three litters after the breeder receives proof of defect via a necropsy report from a licensed veterinarian. There must have been a reasonable amount of effort, as determined by the breeder, taken by the buyer to treat the condition and prevent the loss of life.
● If the kitten/cat is diagnosed with FIP early enough to allow for treatment (GS-441524), the breeder will contribute $500 towards treatment. Substantiated documentation, in the form of blood panel testing and/or invoices from treatment providers, is required.
● Deaths by accident or misadventure are not covered. These include but are not limited to eating something inappropriate, injury from another animal, self-injury, or any incident that occurs outdoors.
● Infectious diseases, including, but not limited to, URIs, FIV, FELV, chlamydia, and mycoplasma, are not covered in this health guarantee.
● Buyer agrees all allergies (both human and feline) are the buyer’s responsibility.
● It is highly recommended the buyer obtain health insurance for their kitten/cat.
● Adult cats and those retired from breeding are not covered by these health guarantees.