25/08/2026
🐾 Why kittens aren't available all year
1. Breeding isn't an assembly line
A responsible breeder plans litters carefully rather than continually breeding females simply to keep kittens available.
2. Mum needs time to recover
Pregnancy, birth and raising kittens are physically demanding. Queens need adequate rest between litters to maintain their health and wellbeing.
3. We don't breed just because there is demand
A waiting list shouldn't mean putting another cat through pregnancy. Breeding decisions should be based on the health, genetics, temperament and suitability of the cats involved.
4. Nature doesn't always follow our calendar!
Cats can have delayed seasons, unsuccessful matings, small litters, or pregnancies that don't progress. Even carefully planned breeding doesn't guarantee kittens.
5. Kittens need our time
Raising a litter properly involves much more than feeding them and finding homes. They need handling, socialisation, health checks, vaccinations, parasite prevention, grooming and preparation for life with their new families.
6. We may be waiting for the right pairing
Sometimes the healthiest and most appropriate breeding involves waiting for a particular male, a suitable age, genetic testing or the right circumstances.
7. Our adult cats come first ❤️
A breeder's queens and studs aren't breeding machines. They are beloved cats who deserve a happy life whether they are producing kittens or not.
🐱 And perhaps the biggest reason...
A responsible breeder would rather tell you, "We don't have kittens available right now," than breed a litter simply to make a sale.
A kitten shouldn't be produced because someone wants one now.
It should be born because the breeding is carefully planned, the parents are suitable, and the breeder can give that litter the time and care it deserves.
No kittens available doesn't mean a breeder isn't breeding.
It can mean they're breeding responsibly. 💕