TICA-registered cattery · Houston, Texas
British Shorthair kittens,raised underfoot in Houston.
Canan Dedeler has bred British Shorthairs and British Longhairs for more than 20 years: golden shaded, golden chinchilla, blue and colorpoint kittens from health-tested European bloodlines. Every kitten grows up in the middle of a family home, not a cage.
No social media required. Call, email or use the reservation form.
- TICA
Registered cattery
Member since 2023, litters registered. Verify us on tica.org before you call.
- 20+
Years breeding
Two decades with British Shorthairs and Longhairs, working from European bloodlines.
- 100%
Health-tested parents
FIV/FeLV negative, HCM screened, PKD tested. We'll email you the results.
- 14 wks
Minimum homecoming age
Never earlier. Kittens need their mother and littermates to grow up properly.
Available now
Kittens looking for their family
Each kitten below is available to reserve today. Prices include TICA paperwork, vaccinations, a veterinary health certificate and a one-year genetic health guarantee.
No kittens available at this moment
Our litters are usually spoken for before they’re published. Join the waitlist and you’ll hear about the next litter first.
The parents
Meet the mothers and fathers behind every litter
Nothing tells you more about a kitten than the two cats that made it. Ours all live in the house with us. You can meet them in person before you commit to anything.
Our Queens
The mothers
Health-tested girls from European golden and traditional lines. They raise their litters in the living room, which is why their kittens settle so easily into new homes.
Our Queens→Our Kings
The fathers
Structure, coat and temperament all come down the male line. Ours are chosen for the traditional British head and, just as importantly, for being gentle with kittens.
Our Kings→How it works
Reserving a kitten, step by step
No mystery and no pressure. You get a customer number the moment you enquire, and you'll know exactly where you stand at every point.
- 01
Tell us about your home
Fill in the reservation form or just call. You'll get a customer number on screen straight away. That's your reference for everything that follows.
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Talk it through with Canan
She calls or emails within 24 hours. Which kitten suits your household, other pets, children, timing, and any color you have your heart set on.
- 03
Meet your kitten and reserve
Visit in Houston or video call from anywhere. A $500 deposit and a signed contract hold that specific kitten for you.
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Homecoming at 12–14 weeks
Fully vetted, vaccinated, litter trained. Collect in Houston, or we hand deliver by car across Texas and by flight nanny nationwide.
About the breeder
Canan Dedeler
“Breeding is not simply a profession. It is a lifelong passion, a commitment to quality, and a dedication to these magnificent cats.”
Canan has spent more than two decades preserving and improving the British Shorthair and British Longhair, working with some of the finest bloodlines in Europe and breeding for health, temperament, strong genetics and the true traditional breed standard.
Over her career she has placed both beloved pet kittens and exceptional breeding cats with responsible families and reputable catteries in many countries around the world.
Health testing in our program
All breeding cats in my program undergo regular veterinary health checks and are selected based on overall health, temperament, and genetic quality. Health testing includes screening for FIV and FeLV, as well as genetic and cardiac evaluations such as HCM screening. Where applicable, PKD testing is also performed to ensure healthy breeding lines. My priority is to maintain strong, healthy British Shorthair and British Longhair lines, with a focus on responsible and ethical breeding practices.
What's included
Everything your kitten comes home with
No surprises and no upsells at the door. This is what's in the price of every kitten we place.
- TICA registration paperwork
- Age-appropriate vaccinations and deworming
- Veterinary health certificate issued before travel
- FIV/FeLV negative parents; HCM and PKD screened lines
- One-year written genetic health guarantee
- Litter-trained and socialized with people, children and household noise
- Starter kit: current food, familiar-scent blanket and a favorite toy
- Lifetime breeder support: Canan answers the phone forever
Where we place kittens
Houston, all of Texas, and across the country
Collect in person, or let Canan bring your kitten to you. We never ship cats in cargo. Every kitten travels in the cabin or in a car.
Pickup in Houston
Meet Canan and the kitten's parents in person. Appointments run seven days a week in northwest Houston.
Texas ground delivery
Hand delivery by car to Austin, Dallas–Fort Worth, San Antonio, College Station and the whole Gulf Coast.
Flight nanny, nationwide
Your kitten flies in-cabin on the lap of a professional pet nanny and is handed to you at your arrival gate.
International placement
Canan has placed cats with families and breeders across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Ask about paperwork.
Areas we serve
Before you buy
Learn the breed before you choose a breeder
Written by Canan, including the parts that don't help us sell a kitten.
6 min read
British Shorthair vs British Longhair: How to Choose
They're the same breed separated by a single gene, but that gene changes your next fifteen years of grooming.
7 min read
Golden Shaded and Golden Chinchilla British Shorthairs Explained
Two of the most sought-after coats in the breed, explained without the marketing language.
6 min read
What a British Shorthair Kitten Costs in Texas
What the price actually pays for, and why the $800 kitten on Facebook Marketplace is the expensive option.
7 min read
Bringing Your British Shorthair Kitten Home: The First 30 Days
Most new-kitten problems come from giving them too much house too fast. Here's the sequence that works.
Questions
The things people ask us most
How do I reserve a British Shorthair kitten?
Fill in the reservation form on this site and you'll immediately get a customer number on screen: something like BGC-2607-4H2K. Canan then calls or emails you within 24 hours to talk through which kitten suits your household. If it's a good fit, a $500 deposit holds that specific kitten and the balance is due when it goes home. You do not need Instagram or any social media account to reserve; phone and email work perfectly well.
What is my customer number for?
It's your reference for everything that follows. Quote it when you call, text or email and Canan can pull up your enquiry, which kitten you're interested in and where your reservation stands, instead of trying to work out which of several Sarahs you are. Write it down or keep the confirmation email.
Is the deposit refundable?
The $500 deposit is non-refundable if you simply change your mind, because holding a kitten means turning other families away. It is fully refundable if anything happens on our side: if the kitten becomes unwell, fails its final vet check, or we cannot deliver the kitten you reserved for any reason. It can also be transferred to a future litter if your circumstances change and you talk to us early.
How much do your kittens cost?
Pet kittens generally run between $2,200 and $4,500 depending on color, coat and quality. Traditional blues sit at the lower end; golden shaded and golden chinchilla, especially in British Longhair, sit at the top. Every listed kitten shows its own price. Breeding rights are priced separately and are only ever sold to established, registered catteries.
There are no kittens available right now. What do I do?
Join the waitlist through the same reservation form: pick 'Join the waitlist' and tell us what you're hoping for. Waitlisted families hear about a litter before it's published on the site, which in practice is how most of our golden kittens get placed. There is no charge to be on the list.
Can I visit the cattery?
Yes, by appointment, and we encourage it. You'll meet the kittens' mother and usually the father too. We ask visitors not to come straight from another cattery, shelter or pet store on the same day. Young kittens have immature immune systems and diseases like panleukopenia travel on clothing and shoes.
Ready to meet your kitten?
Start a reservation and get your customer number instantly, or just pick up the phone. Canan would rather talk to you than trade emails.