Commonly Asked Questions

MUST READ THIS ENTIRE PAGE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST

1.WHAT HEALTH TESTING DO WE PROVIDE FOR OUR ADULT/BREEDING CATS?

 All adult cats receive the following:

-Cardiac echocardiograms by boarded veterinary cardiologist prior to breeding and as advised for serial monitoring

-Genetic screening including PKD ( polycystic kidney disease). All breeding cats are cleared negative for all genetic markers including PKD. All cat are negative for genetic diseases prior to breeding.

-FELV/FIV/Heartworm negative cattery. ALL adults are screen with IDEXX TRIPLE SNAP TEST : FELV/FIV/HW.

-Routine fecals including fecal float/fecal cytology and fecal PCR (the very best test).

2. WHAT IS THE COST OF A KITTEN?

Our kittens are careful vetted and chosen from European champion lines and are completely health screened and provided high quality diets. This is reflected in the cost of a kitten.

2027 increase in pricing due to cost of rising veterinarian and food costs

$4000 for cinnamon and fawn including cin/fawn bicolors, torties, calicos (BSH and BLH)

$4000 for chocolate including chocolate bicolor, torties, calicos (BSH and BLH )

$3400 for all other colors (BSH and BLH)

$3600-6000 for keeper kittens (the very best show quality that are held back to for monitoring of our program , usually held until 5-9 months)

*** THE $300 WAITLIST DEPOSIT IS ALWAYS APPLIED TOWARD THE TOTAL KITTEN’S PURCHASE PRICE ****

4. WHAT DO KITTENS COME WITH?

Vaccinated a minimum of twice (sometimes 3 times depending on when kittens leave our home) for Viral Rhinotracheitis (FHV-1), Calicivirus (FCV), and Panleukopenia (FPL) ) ; age appropriate vaccine schedule according to veterinary guidelines.

Empirically dewormed for all intestinal parasites a minimum of twice and right before rehoming.

Flea/Tick/Ear Mite/Heartworm /Dewormer Topical application (Selemectin) (we have never had fleas/ticks/ear mites/heartworm/roundworms/tapeworms/hookworms/etc but we feel this is part of gold standard care and our kitties have two catios that they get to play in when weather permits so we feel this is best practice for full protection)

Spay neuter contract by 6 months old. No breeding is ever allowed.

16 month health contract after babies go home

Gift bag with food/toys/supplements

Baby blanket with mama’s scent to help with their move

Health/Vaccine documents/Medical records

HUGE PDF handout written by Megan (Veterinarian) including photos and links to products that the kittens use and lots of veterinary health education information

Veterinarian support but we do not provide general wellness care : Megan is happy to answer/assist in second opinions or help guide you in medical decision making but having an in-person veterinarian for ongoing general healthcare is important. Megan does not practice general wellness (GP). She practices in emergency and critical care only.

5. WHAT IS THE COST OF A RETIRED ADULT?
-This depends on the age, sex, and health. Most range from 1500-1800. Rare colors/young age can more.
-Adults come “fixed” (spayed or neutered) and up to date on vaccines for 3 years
-Most are spayed/neutered before 3 years old.
-We are small volume so this also means we don’t have retired cats readily available. Often times we retire one-two cats per year at most.
-We will NOT have more information about retirement of any of our cats until mid 2027.
- Once we are certain of our retirement plans and you wish to reserve, we do collect a $300 non-refundable deposit and signed contract
-We do NOT keep a waitlist for retired cats as it is difficult to predict timing/exact cat.
-We will post on instagram and our website any upcoming retirement plans.

6. HOW DO YOUR CATS LIVE?

Our cats are not used solely for breeding. This is not an operation to us. This is not a way to monetize or exploit our fur babies (cats). THEY ARE OUR PETS FIRST. I will do ANYTHING FOR THEIR WELL BEING AND HEALTH! They free roam our house. They are never caged. They are NOT treated like “breeding stock.”

Our boy(s) have a beautiful room for when the girls are in heat. Their room has lots of enrichment, cat walls, jungle gyms, a catio. They free roam with us when we can carefully monitor and ensure no accidents occur which is usually our nightly/evening routine snuggled up on the couch.

7. DO YOU ALLOW HOME VISITS?
Sadly, NO!‍ ‍There are no exceptions.We do not allow home visits as their and our health and safety are our priorities

8. HOW DOES THE WAITLIST WORK?

-Families choose their kitten(s) at about 8 weeks old by videos/photos and information about each kitten in the order that they joined the waitlist. You can request sex/color/hair length. We will inform you if a certain coat length/color/sex is currently closed. We cap our waitlist.

-Inquiries must include name, occupation, rent or own? (if renting do you have permission to have a pet?), information about other pets in the house, do you have cats? If you don’t would you get two? (cats do better with a friend), do you have other pets, do you have children, do you have a pet sitter if you travel often, do you have other pets if you travel often? . THE MORE YOU SHARE ABOUT YOURSELF THE BETTER CHANCES TO JOIN THE WAITLIST. We are very selective.

-IF WE CHOOSE YOUR family to welcome one of our kittens, next steps are a signed agreement and $300 NON-refundable deposit. We allow up to a week to review the contract but once signed/returned we ask that you remit the deposit payment within 48hours. IF we do not receive a response within 7 days your spot is forfeited. You are not considered officially on our waitlist until the above is performed.

We do not feel the number you are on the waitlist perfectly reflects the ability to choose the perfect kitten for yourself because some people have specific preferences and you may not be looking for the same sex or color that someone else is wanting. We will let you know if there are many other people with the exact same request, however.

*We believe in transparency and will always keep an open line of communication and expectations of breeding plans*

*We only have a few litters a year so planning minimum 6-9 months ahead of time is crucial*

9. WHEN CAN I PICK OUT MY KITTEN?

-Around 8 weeks old by videos and photos. We then send videos every 2.5-ish weeks (Megan works very long hours every other week) , more if able. Kitten care and our jobs take up a lot of time so we provide updates frequently but can not promise them all of the time because we prioritize hands on care which can be very time consuming. We provide real life, around the house video updates. Not staged photoshopped images.

-Once you choose the EXACT KITTEN, you will leave the remaining deposit for your kitten. The remaining deposit to reserve the exact kitten totals half of the total kitten price MINUS the 300 non-refundable deposit. (example 3k cat , 300 non-refundable deposit , 1200 remaining deposit)

10. WHEN DO KITTENS GO HOME?

-At least 12 weeks old. Recommended by veterinarians and TICA standards. They are a slow growing breed. They take 3-5 years to fully mature so the first 12 weeks are critical to stay at home with their mama and continue to nurse. They also socially adapt better and bond stronger with their new family when they remain with mom and us until at least 12 weeks old.

11.  DO YOU ALLOW BREEDING?

-NO. This is not for the faint. We do not want our kittens exploited or irresponsibly bred.

12.  DO YOU REQUIRE PET INSURANCE LIKE OTHER ETHICAL BREEDERS?

-YES. THIS MUST BE PURCHASED 15 DAYS BEFORE KITTY GOES HOME. ACCIDENTS HAPPEN. MEGAN IS A ER/ICU VET. SHE SEES PUPPIES AND KITTENS IN THE ER FOR BEING DROPPED AND BROKEN AMONGST OTHER THINGS. FREAK ACCIDENTS CAN HAPPEN IN THE VERY BEST HOMES. Illness and accidents are most likely to occur in the first 3 years of life. We recommend that you keep the policy throughout the entirety of your pets life but we require a 2 year policy (not all paid up front but we use the honor system).

13.   DO YOU EVER HAVE KITTENS LEFT OVER FROM THE WAITLIST?

-Rarely. We do close the waitlist early so that the last person has a few kittens to choose from . However, if any remain ( people sometimes choose more than one) then they are rarely ever available for more than 24 hours as we receive many messages for them.

14.  DO YOU SHIP CATS?

-NOT TYPICALLY. At this time, it is most affordable for the owner to fly to us. We have not partnered with a reliable flight nanny and we never ship cargo.

15. WHAT DO I DO IF I LIVE OUT OF STATE?

Let me know where you reside when you reach out. I will meet you at Denver International Airport. TOGETHER, we will plan a date for pick up so that I can ensure my availability to meet you at the airport. You will bring an airline approved soft carrier that you place at your feet. Most airlines charge 100-150 for the carrier (up to 2 kittens depending on the airline.) You will always call the airline at the time of booking to reserve their spot on the plane. Some airlines only allow a maximum amount of pets so we want to make sure you are all set for your trip back home.

16.   DO YOU ALLOW DECLAWING?
-NO and it’s illegal in many states. This is amputation of their proximal digits (bones/finger tips). British cats are not destructive cats in general.

17.  DO YOU RECOMMEND THE FIP OR FIV VACCINES?

-NO, in general there is not enough benefit as compared to risk for these vaccines.

18. WHAT VACCINES DO YOU REQUIRE?

-FVRCP (RCP) and RABIES are a MUST! YOU MUST FOLLOW RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR THE FVRCP KITTEN SERIES. This protects from FATAL diseases that they can catch even if INDOOR ONLY. Additionally, FELV should be discussed with your family veterinarian and pros/cons should be considered and discussed in depth with your family vet!!!!

19.  DO YOU ALLOW YOUR CATS TO GO OUTSIDE?

-Direct supervision only. Cat stroller/harness walk/catio once over 6 months and fully vaccinated is allowed. NO FREE ROAMING : This is dangerous for both trauma/death/fatal infections/diseases. This breed is very laid back. They do not defend themselves like domestic shorthair/longhairs do or some other fancy breeds.

20. WHAT VET DO YOU RECOMMEND IF WE LIVE IN COLORADO? CAN WE BRING OUR CAT TO YOU?
-At this time I only practice critical care and emergency meaning I do not work at a facility that sees pets for wellness so cannot offer general wellness visits. :(
-I recommend googling feline veterinarians or feline only vets in the area if you are looking for a cat guru vet and are not already established somewhere. Google is a great tool in general for all veterinarians. Please be aware of the closest ER facilities shall you need after hour care.

21. WHERE DO YOUR BREEDING CATS ORIGINATE FROM?

-We have very carefully vetted and formed close relationships with a few select European breeders who share the same beliefs in health testing and have award winning champion lines for breed standards and quality. GRAND CHAMPION HEALTHY LINES.

-We do keep back a kitten from time to time to watch them grow in our cattery and if they clear all medical testing, they stay with us.

22.   HOW LONG ARE QUEENS (MAMA CATS) PREGNANT?
-9 weeks on average , sometimes a little longer.

23.  HOW OFTEN DO YOU BREED A FEMALE?

-AT MOST ONCE A YEAR!! BREEDING IS EXHAUSTING. Although our girls LOVE being mamas their bodies need recovery. Just because a cat can breed more often than that doesn’t mean that they should.

24. WHAT DO THE CATS EAT?

-We believe in HIGH QUALITY NUTRITION. We do not skimp on anything! We believe in a rotating diet! This means our diets change very frequently. Our families will receive a full handout of foods that we feed. We most often use high quality Orijen Kitten kibble and purina pro plan kitten (chicken/rice) kibble, with sometimes rotating in other brands too and then a variety of fresh meats and wet foods ranging from tiki, rawz, wellness, weruva, blue ridge, hills, royal canin, fancy feast, churu. We offer many options for many reasons and to expose kittens to a variety of diets that families may choose when they leave our house. We believe in 90% wholesome nutrition with 10% yummy snacks because we all love a cheat day from time to time.

25. WHAT ARE THEIR FAVORITE TOYS AND THINGS?

- They love being pet, snuggling on top of us or next to us, following us around the house helping us unbox and clean things, watching CAT TV on Youtube, playing with electronic toys, small little pom poms and spring toys. Your kitten will go home with lots of tiny toys that they can bat around the house and a feather wand toy. Please pick out some electronic toys for them from amazon. We will provide our amazon wishlist to clients.

26. ARE YOUR CATS CUDDLY?

YES! Almost all of our cats are lap or sit beside you cats. They love to be a part of EVERYTHING that we do. We can never predict final personalities but do our very best in guiding you to choosing the best kitten for your home.

27.  HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR BSH/BLH TO REACH FULL SIZE?

3-5 years!!! They are a very slow growing breed. They go home in the “awkward teenage phase” but will beef up the older that they get.

28. WHAT EYE COLORS DO YOUR CATS AND KITTENS HAVE?

- GOLD, COPPER, YELLOW, AMBER SHADES! (We do not have genetics for blue or green or any other color)
-WE ONLY BREED CLASSIC GOLD VARIATION EYE COLORS!

29. WHAT DOES DAY TO DAY LOOK LIKE?
-Our cats are free roam with the exception of the boys having their own jungle gym room for when the girls are in heat.  But, they are still let out to be with us when not sleeping or gone. Kittens and mamas have a private nursery room (for peace and quiet)  where they begin in their own whelping boxes. They then transition to LARGE playpens until it is safe for them to free roam the nursery with TONS of cat walls and swings. Once a little older, the kittens have free roam of the house when we are home/not sleeping and then tucked into their nursery for safety at  bedtime and or if we leave the house (very rarely). They are with us almost all of the time. They receive TONS of attention are INCREDIBLY AFFECTIONATE kittens because of this

OTHER FACTS:
BSH and BLH are amongst the healthiest pure bred cats

Average lifespan 10-16 years

Cool, Calm, Easy Going, Curious, Tolerant, Sweet personalities

Make GREAT family pets including children/dog/other cat households

Known for their stocky build, round teddy bear faces, and big cheshire smiles

Famous BSH : Alice and Wonderland Cheshire Cat

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