Why Choose the Best of British Cattery?

We do not breed for quantity, we breed for quality. A quality kitten is one who is healthy, sociable, exhibits traits and qualities which are true to the breed standard and is ultimately a happy cat! That's what any new kitten family should be searching for. When you purchase a Best of British kitten you are invited to become a part of our cat-family, whether your kitten is showing, breeding or happy being your family pet, we are proud to share your kittens journey and progress on our website and social media platforms.

Can I visit the Best of British Cattery to view kittens before I purchase one?

It is a big responsibility ensuring our cattery stays healthy, especially when we have young kittens. Until kittens have received all 3 of their vaccines, they naturally have a lower resilience to infections and bacterial. This is why we do not allow in-person visits to our cattery. We are more than happy to do video calls, send videos and pictures of the kittens to anyone thinking of buying a BoB kitten.

What care and attention does my kitten receive from the time of birth until I take him/her home?

The care for your kitten starts before it is even born! Our breeding mommas are fed the best food, administered the correct vaccines at the right time, treated for parasites on the correct regime, monitored all the way through their pregnancy and given lots of love and attention.

Then, from the moment your kitten is born it becomes the focus of our day, every day. We do weekly weigh-ins of each kitten to ensure they are all growing as expected and to ensure they are getting their fair share of mommas milk! Our kittens are raised in our home receiving daily interactions and playtime. At around 12-14 weeks all kittens visit our veterinarian to be neutered / spayed. They are then ready to go to their new homes around 14-16 weeks of age.

Is my kitten neutered/spayed before I take it home?

Our kittens are neutered spayed before leaving us. Generally this is done around 12-14 weeks old, so your kitten will be ready to come home around 14-16 weeks old. This takes the pressure and stress off our families having to go through the process themselves. Our kittens leave with all 3 of their vaccines completed, wormed and microchipped and registered with TICA.

Is my kitten registered with a breed association?

Our kittens are eligible to be registered with TICA -The International Cat Association and new owners are provided with the necessary paperwork to do this when collecting their kitten.



How much does it cost to buy a Best of British kitten?

Our pet kittens are priced at $2500. On rare occasions we allow suitable kittens to leave with breeding rights to established breeders.

Are 'payment plan' options available?

We offer a weekly/monthly payment plan option for new owners to make payments before their kitten is available to take home. This is offered at no extra charge. The total cost of your kitten must be paid by the time your kitten is ready to come home. Kittens will not be released until the total cost is paid. If the kitten is ready for its new home but the total payment has not yet been met, there will be a $50/week fee for boarding fees for your kitten, until collection. To keep everything in order, we provide a separate contract for payment plans, which is available upon request.

How do I purchase a Best of British kitten?

Firstly we ask all potential new owners to complete a New Owners Questionnaire. We ask some basic questions to ensure you and a BoB kitten will be a good match. Once you have submitted a completed questionnaire and received a positive response from us, you will need to get on our waitlist. We have a waitlist in order to secure your position inline to choose a kitten, when the time comes.

What is a waitlist and how do I join?

Our waitlist is a way for customers / clients / families to secure their spot in line to choose a kitten when they become available. Our kittens are much sought-after so we advise clients to join our waitlist to avoid disappointment. This secures your place in line to choose your kitten when the time comes.

What should I expect after I join the waitlist?

During the pregnancy we will give you updated pictures of momma and what date we expect our litter to arrive. You can follow us on our Facebook page by clicking the icon at the bottom of this page.

Within 48 hours of welcoming our new litter of kittens we will start to contact the clients on our waitlist in order of priority. Depending on what position you are on our waitlist we will email you with pictures and details of our remaining available kittens. Each waitlist client / family has 24 hours to choose their kitten(s). You are welcome to pass and wait for the next litter if you do not see a kitten you want. Please let us know immediately if your situation has changed and you do not wish to purchase a kitten from us anymore.

Do you offer delivery/shipping options within and outside of the US?

We are located in east-central Virginia and we provide free delivery of your kitten up to 60 miles from our home in West Point, VA. We offer a delivery service to neighboring states for a cost. We can assist with finding appropriate transport across the US by air. We work with an international cat nanny service who can personally accompany your kitten on a flight to just about anywhere in the world! Please reach out to discuss your needs.

What does my kitten come home with?

All BoB kittens leave our cattery with the following items:

Kittie-go-home bag: Useful Best of British tote bag to keep all your kittie-goodies organized.

TICA Breeders Slip: This is the paperwork which you use to register your kitten with TICA.

Buyers contract copy: Within your paperwork folder, you will find a copy of your signed contract.

Kitten neutered/spayed: All kittens purchased are neutered/spayed before leaving our cattery. This takes the financial and personal stress off our new owners.

Kitten health card: Personalized health card detailing your kittens vaccines, parasite treatments, bi-weekly weigh-ins, your kittens spay/neuter details.

Kitten food: Your kitten comes home with 1 weeks supply of kitten food which we feed to all our kittens.

Kitten toys: A small selection of favorite toys are provided to keep your new kitten occupied.

Best of British kitten blanket: To help with the transition, each kitten goes home with their own blanket which has the smells of the cattery.

30 day-free Trupanion pet insurance: You will receive a code the month before collecting your kitten so as you can activate your 30 day free insurance for the day you collect your kitten. We recommend all our new kitten owners take advantage of this offer!

New kitten owner resources: Print out of 'How to integrate your new kitten successfully'.

Free essential book about your BSH: "The Complete Owners Guide to British Shorthair Cats and Kittens", written by Colette Anderson