British Shorthair kittens for sale from verified catteries

British Shorthairs are sturdy, calm and undemanding. They are affectionate on their own terms — many prefer sitting next to you over being carried — and are content to be left alone during a workday. They mature slowly and put on weight easily, so portion control matters.

Health testing. Ask for a PKD1 DNA test on both parents (Persian outcrosses brought PKD into some lines) and for echocardiogram screening for HCM. Blood type B is relatively common in the breed, which your vet will want to know before any transfusion.

Coat care. The short, very dense coat needs brushing about once a week, and more often during seasonal sheds.

Typical price. Pet-home British Shorthair kittens from registered US breeders usually cost about $1,500–$3,000; breeding rights, show prospects and rare colors cost more. A price far below that range is a common scam signal.

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Before you pay a deposit: Ask for the parents' PKD DNA results and HCM screening dates, and confirm the color on a live video call: lilac, cinnamon and fawn are often used as a reason to charge more. On PurrTrust every cattery's identity and TICA/CFA registration is checked before it can list, you meet the kitten on a live video check-in first, and deposits are paid through the platform — never by Zelle, gift card, wire or crypto. Our scam guide covers the warning signs.