Cat & Kitten FAQs

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Buying a Kitten, For New Owners

Release and Departure Dates

Buying a Kitten, For New Owners

A question often asked of us is “When can I get my kitten?”.

The answer to this question depends upon several factors and we address them in this post.

Buying a Kitten, For New Owners

Buying a Kitten

Our Payment Options

Buying a Kitten

We offer a variety of payment options to our customers.

Buying a Kitten

Becoming a Belle Ayr Parent

Buying a Kitten

Thinking of becoming a Parent? Here is some information to get you started.

Buying a Kitten

Understanding Our Prices

Buying a Kitten

Regardless of the pricing considerations every Belle Ayr kitten has "the spark" of personality and will become a well-loved addition to your household.

Our prices reflect, lineage, colour, type and conformity.

Buying a Kitten

Cat Insurance?

Buying a Kitten

We provide four weeks’ free insurance when you buy a kitten from us. Here are some things to consider for on-going, paid cover.

Buying a Kitten

Sterilising Kittens

Buying a Kitten

Apart from the prevention of unwanted kittens sterilising, by neutering males or spaying females, ensures the long term well being of your cat.

Buying a Kitten

Can I Return My Kitten?

Buying a Kitten

Sometimes it was not meant to be…

This article discusses our terms and conditions and how they affect what each party may do during the purchasing process.

Buying a Kitten

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For New Owners

Rehoming and Settling a Retired Cat

For New Owners

Buying a Kitten, For New Owners

Release and Departure Dates

Buying a Kitten, For New Owners

A question often asked of us is “When can I get my kitten?”.

The answer to this question depends upon several factors and we address them in this post.

Buying a Kitten, For New Owners

For New Owners

Introducing Your New Pet to Family and Other Pets

For New Owners

Kitten Information

For New Owners

Getting ready for the big day!

Some pointers and tips for bringing your new kitten into your home.

For New Owners

Kitten Health and Wellbeing

For New Owners

Most kittens will adjust well into their new home but sometimes they will pick something up along the way. Here we present some information to help you manage your kitten’s health.

For New Owners

Let’s Play!

For New Owners

A kitten will want to explore and its endless bountiful energy will bring you hours of fun while you find silly games to play with it.

For New Owners

The Right Cat Tree and Bed For Your Kitten

For New Owners

A bed is not just a bed… it’s a castle!

Over the years new parents have shown us what their babies like. Adding our experience we present a starter kit of ideas for your new fur baby.

For New Owners

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Coat Colour

Does a Leopard Change Its Spots?

Coat Colour

Or, why silver kittens lose their spots and goldens don’t!

Coat Colour

What is the copper colour?

Coat Colour

Where does the copper colour come from and how is it recognised?

Coat Colour

Our British Coat Colours

Coat Colour

An illustrated explanation of cat coat colours.

Coat Colour

Cat Coat Colour Genetics

Coat Colour

I am often asked how these amazing colours are created. In the beginning I had not appreciated how complex cat colours and markings actually are. Over time I collected some great source material to help understand what makes outstanding colours and markings in our cats. Purely focusing on our lines, I've tried to explain it simply and therefore not covering all the variations in the breed.

Coat Colour

Our British Cat Coat Colour Codes Explained

Coat Colour

We specialise in Breeding British Shorthair and British Longhair cats. We breed the delightful shimmer of Shaded, Chinchilla Tipping and Ticked kittens in a beautiful range of specialised colours.

This article gives an overview of the EMS coat / colour coding scheme.

Coat Colour

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Breed Specific

Out Therapy Pet and Emotional Support Cats

Breed Specific

A selection of our kittens are trained to work as Pet Therapy Cats.

Breed Specific

The British Longhair Cat

Breed Specific

The British Longhair has the same features as the British Shorthair as they are closely related and share a common history. The semi-long hair coat resulted from the outcrossing of the British Shorthair with the Turkish Angora and later the Persian cats.

Breed Specific

Getting A British Longhair Ready for Showing

Breed Specific

For happy groomed cats, start young and make it a relaxing experience, like a mother grooming her kitten. This turns grooming into bonding time. Ours jump on the table when we start grooming and sit around waiting for the tickle of a comb or brush.

Breed Specific

Cat & Kitten FAQs

Buying a Kitten

For New Owners

Coat Colour

Breed Specific

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