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Prices: British Shorthair kitten prices are generally around $3000, Longhair $4000. I usually give this as a standard cost so that people are prepared for that price in case it's on their favorite kitten- but the range can be anywhere between 2500 and 3500 depending on color, structure, etc. We only breed the most beautiful cats and are very strategic about our pairings to produce amazing kittens. 100% of our cats have Champion (or higher) bloodlines and properly represent the International Cat Association's standards for British Shorthair. Price Also Includes: 1-year genetic health guarantee Precautionary deworming Trupanion pet insurance for their first month home (except NY) Special home scented blanket Raw food tray if you're within 4 travel hours driving (or just let me know you have a cooler!) Microchip if over age 12 weeks at go-home date Parental screening for PKD and HCM. Pet nanny service is available for additional cost. Please see the "Do you ship" section for information.

If you're flexible on color/sex, I am flexible to taking a deposit so you have a priority pick. A reservation deposit or waiting list deposit is $500, non-refundable. Otherwise, I post photos of kittens around 5-6 weeks old and start taking reservations for the individual kittens. Social media is also a great way to stay updated. Or please subscribe on the bottom of the page or submit a kitten inquiry form and I'll reach out when kittens are upcoming.

We are located in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. (Airport BNA) Personal Pickup We encourage future pet parents to pick up their kitten in person and travel back with them in-cabin. This method is not only safe, but also a memorable experience as you bring home your newest family member. We’re happy to meet you at the Nashville International Airport (BNA) or in the Nashville area to make this process seamless. Flight Nanny Services We understand that personal pickup isn’t always possible or practical. In such cases, we can arrange in-person delivery with our trusted and experienced flight nanny. Our nanny will hand-carry your kitten throughout the entire journey, ensuring their safety and comfort from start to finish. Flight nanny expenses are the responsibility of the buyer and include: Courier delivery fee Round-trip airfare to your nearest major airport Airline pet carry-on fee Travel to BNA airport Airline-approved pet carrier Veterinary health certificate, if required by the airline These fees are separate from the cost of your kitten. While costs vary depending on your location, the current range for all expenses is approximately $1,100-$1,600. I can provide an exact price once we determine your location and ideal date range. International Arrangements While we do not ship kittens internationally, I have successfully sent kittens to families outside the U.S. If you are interested in an international pickup or courier service, I’m happy to work with you on a case-by-case basis to explore options. Additional Notes If your airline requires a veterinary health certificate for the kitten to fly, you must request this from me in advance. These appointments are not routine and need to be scheduled separately to ensure timely preparation. *Most airlines do NOT require this to travel within the US 48.

YES - Because we care about the well being of our cats and kittens, we have a contract for ALL cats that we rehome- kittens and retired breeders alike. Our contract ensures that cats are being placed with loving families who intend to best provide for their needs. This is standard legal document that protects both buyer and seller and is required prior to picking up kitten and making final payment. Please review our contract before making any non-refundable deposits to make sure we are the right fit for you and your family. ​ Some of the things you'll find in our contract include: No declawing/demeowing Cat must be indoor cat Cage free home Pet must be spayed/neutered by 10 months of age (if you choose to do this yourself or we can do it before kitty goes home) No rehoming or shelters (we will ALWAYS accept our cats back!) ​ If you pay the deposit, it means that you agree with the contract and the rules that we have established. Please review for full Contract and don't hesitate to contact us with any and all questions.

Purchasing a kitten is a big decision! In a world full of scammers, we'd love to offer some peace about purchasing a kitten from our cattery and I understand this is a big purchase and it can feel concerning to trust people you don't know online. I have many references and social media accounts FULL of happy pet parents. Please consider reaching out to some of those who we follow to ask about their experience. Here are some things to consider about us: 1. We have thousands of followers and at least 4 years worth of social media history you can scroll back through and find endless beautiful pictures/videos of our cats through those years. You'll see the same cats over and over which should tell you they aren't just google search images! 2. 90% of the people we follow on the royallybritishcats instagram account are people who won our cats or catteries we personally work with. Any others are kitten lovers like you and waiting for their upcoming kitten on our waitlist! You can reach out to most of them and they'd probably even reply if you have questions about our legitimacy (but please be respectful if you choose to reach out). 3. We're a registered cattery with TICA in Tennessee. In fact, we're the ONLY registered British Shorthair breeder in Tennessee, despite the false (PAID!) ads on TICA's website. Here is our TICA page. 4. We show our cats with TICA and have awards and titles to prove it. You can even see some of our 2022 standings that are posted to TICA's British Shorthair standings. Search for "RoyallyBritish" and you'll see multiple cats of ours pop up. Our female Maka was shown ONCE in 2022 and still came in 3rd best in the SouthEast region and 29th best overall. We're super proud! 5. We're a recognized breeder by Show Cats Online and a handful of other smaller websites. If this isn't enough to reassure you, then we are probably just not going to be a good fit to work together!

Thank you so much for taking the time to look around for the answer to your question. If you haven't already, there are more FAQ's located on this page. If you still have an unanswered question, please email me at ashley@rbccats.com or find me on Instagram @RoyallyBritishCats