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Photos of available kittens carrying my lines
can be e-mailed upon
expressions of interest.....
ONE of the joys of keeping Birmans as pets and for exhibition is the delight and challenge to be found in breeding and attempting to 'better' the breed according to the written standard.
 The complications attached to breeding that 'perfect" specimen are many and some people have said that breeding Birmans to type and show standard makes them one of the hardest breeds to undertake. One reason for this is that of trying to breed for good type AND the lovely white gloves and gauntlets, or lacings as they are sometimes called, which set the Birman so distinctly apart from other colour point long haired cats. Then of course there is the correct eye colour, roman nose, width between the ears and all the myriad small details that make a Birman a Birman.
 No, it is not an easy task but the main reason for breeding is to provide wonderful companion cats with the Birman unique personality so that many more individuals can have the pleasure of their company and so that I can enjoy the baby kittens under my feet!!
I am now entering my 12th year in breeding Birmans and have developed some personal experience and although I have not the wealth of experience of much longer established catteries I have formulated a breeding policy.
 In line with the recommendations of the Birman clubs that I belong too kittens are available between 10 and 12 weeks of age or older.
They will have been vet checked, vaccinated, litter trained, well handled and socialised. De-sexing will
have been carried out or rarely a contract signed assuring de-sexing. I prefer to sell kittens to loving pet homes where they will be kept safely indoors and where possible like to meet the potential purchaser. From time to time there may be a kitten with suitable type, markings and temperament which would be suitable for exhibition as a neuter/spayed cat and on very rare occasions there might be a kitten with the type and markings that make it a potential breeder/show cat.
As male cats that are 'entire' need to live outdoors and caged I am not keen to allow boys to go as 'breeding boys' unless the purchaser already is breeding. I would need to be convinced that the young man will have a good and happy life and will ultimately be de-sexed if he is to be re-homed. De-sexed boys do make wonderful pets and I am sure given a choice most would prefer to be
someone's loved house pet with all the perks that holds than live outside in a Cattery.
I prefer to see boys retired by 5 years of age regardless of their
worth as studs.
Kittens bred by myself or colleagues are priced in line with breeder recommendations:-
The price for a pet kitten currently is FROM $650 which includes
the cost of the de-sexing and micro-chipping....The kittens would be vaccinated x
1, wormed, flea free, socialised and responsibly reared.
If you could convince me to send you one interstate, additional costs would be charged to cover freight, vetting certification, transfer fees etc.
BUT I do need to speak personally to potential owners - kittens are NOT just
sold on the internet.
Show quality and breeder potential kittens are priced upwards from
$800+ for a female - according to quality and potential. They come with a
contract.
Stud males you need to
speak to me at length but they are around $1200+ and have a contract.
 Usually this means the kitten may have a fault in their markings such as uneven gloves or coloured toes etc. or a slightly imperfect alignment of their tail or some such small defect but in every other detail they would be healthy, well reared and with the pleasant Birman temperament.
A Sharada Birman kitten leaves for it's new home with a kitten pack that contains the basic written information needed to set the new owner in the right direction. There will be a vaccination card, copy of the pedigree and if the kitten is collected personally a comprehensive starter pack with litter tray, scoop, litter, food, toys, bowls etc.
all included.
If the potential purchaser is unable to see the relevant kitten because of distance involved I may also be able to provide photographs by e-mail in response to enquiries. I do like to speak to the potential purchaser and will have lots of questions for you and expect to answer your questions.
For enquiries about Retiring Breeding Cats or Kittens
Contact:
bk_heather@hotmail.com
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