How to Negotiate with British Cat Breeders

British shorthair cats are a big, strong and beautiful cat breed that are ideal if you're looking to rid your home of mice. When you're looking to choose a British shorthair kitten, there are several questions you should have prepared to ask the breeder.

• Ask the breeder if the mother and father kitten have been veterinary certified. If the parents are certified that usually means that they are free of disease and won't pass any medical conditions down to their young.


• See if you can have a look at the kitten's mother and father. You can see how well their parents have been nourished, pet them to check their coat and determine how social they are with humans. Good parent cats usually produce quality kittens.


• Discuss the kitten's social interactions during their lifetime. Kittens should be exposed to other cats and humans throughout their life to ensure they're quality mates for you.


• Determine if the kittens have been vaccinated. Kittens are prone to many diseases in the early stages of life. If the cats have been vaccinated, they're more likely to live a healthy disease-free life.


• Make sure you ask how old the kittens are. Kittens should be at least 6-8 weeks old before they are able to leave their mother to avoid malnourishment.


• Check with the breeder to see if the kittens have been treated for worms. Worms can really do a number on a kitten's health.


• Tell the breeder that you'd like to talk to other people that have purchased British short hair cats from them. If the breeder agrees, you can speak with previous customers about how their cats are doing.