Question 1

What is the cost of a kitten?

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Everyone's 'big question' so let's get it out of the way so you can decide if you want to stop reading! :)

Prices:
British Shorthair (and Longhair) kitten prices typically range 3000-4000, with most of them being right around the middle. 
Price varies per kitten depending on overall characteristics including coat color, quality, features, balance, temperament, lineage/bloodline, etc. Exceptional kittens are priced accordingly.

We are very strategic in which kittens we keep for future breeding and are thoughtful about our pairings to hopefully produce consistently amazing kittens who are going to be stunning AND have nice temperament. 
All of our cats have Champion (or higher) bloodlines and properly represent The International Cat Association's (TICA) standards for British Shorthair. All of our breeding adults have been screened for over 45 genetic disorders including PKD.

Price Also Includes:
1-year genetic health guarantee
Precautionary deworming
Microchipping
Home scented blanket
Raw food tray if you're within 4 travel hours driving (or just let me know you have a cooler!)
Trupanion pet insurance for their first month home (except NY)
Parental screening for genetic disorders

Pet nanny travel service is available for additional cost. Please see the "Do you ship" section for information.

Question 2

Is there a paid waitlist?

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You do NOT have to be on my waitlist to get a kitten.. but you're not going to have much (if any) selection variety unless you are. I offer kittens to my waitlist FIRST, in order of deposit. Then if any kittens are still available (occasionally, but not usually), I will post them on the site.

For the waitlist, a reservation deposit is $500, non-refundable and holds your place in line for a future kitten. Deposit is valid for 2 years.
I post photos of kittens around 7-8 weeks old and start taking reservations for the individual kittens, giving waitlist first priority to choose and then offering to the public afterwards.

I post updates on this site, but social media is also a great way to stay up to date when I'm offering kittens. Also, if you subscribe on the bottom of the page or submit a kitten inquiry form, I'll include you on my email list to reach out to when kittens are upcoming! (I don't send more than 3-4 emails total per year, so it won't feel spammy!)

Question 3

Do you ship? How do I pick up my kitten if I'm too far to drive?

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We do NOT ship kittens in cargo- ever.. but that doesn't mean we can't make it work!
Over half of our kittens go home on an airplane. 😊Check out the options below:

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.

Question 4

Is there a contract?

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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.
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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!)
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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 a(https://royallybritishcats.wixsite.com/home/agreement)nd don't hesitate to contact us with any and all questions.

Question 5

How do I know you're not a scammer?

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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 5 years worth of social media history (https://www.instagram.com/royallybritishcats/)you can scroll back through and find endless beautiful pictures/videos of our cats through those years I stated posting. You'll see the same cats over and over which should tell you they aren't just google search images!

2. 95%+ of the people we follow on the royallybritishcats instagram a(https://www.instagram.com/royallybritishcats/following/)ccount are people who own 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 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 other false ads (that people in other states pay to be listed under) on TICA's website. Here is our TICA page.  (https://tica.org/british-shorthair-breeders?view=article&id=1723:cattery-royallybritish&catid=102:british-shorthair)

4. We show our cats with TICA and have awards and titles to prove it. You can even see some of our standings that are posted to TICA's British Shorthair standings. (https://ticamembers.org/estimated_standings/2022/BS/)Search for "RoyallyBritish" and you'll see multiple cats of ours pop up. We have multiple cats who get their champion titles in a single show, and more than one with even better titles in a single show. We've also gotten multiple best kitten awards. We're super proud of them!

5. We're a recognized breeder by Show Cats Online (https://showcatsonline.com/breeders-listed-by-breed/)and a handful of other smaller websites (one of only 7 in the US).

If this isn't enough to reassure you, then we are probably just not going to be a good fit to work together as you'll need to be willing to do some homework of your own instead of having me continue to win you over!

Question 6

I have a different question I can't find the answer to!

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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.(https://www.rbccats.com/faq)

If you still have an unanswered question, please email me at ashley@rbccats.com (mailto:ashley@rbccats.com?subject=I Still Have Questions)or find me on Instagram @RoyallyBritishCats(http://instagram.com/royallybritishcats)

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