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    Bringing your British kitten home: what the first week actually looks like
    New Owners

    Bringing your British kitten home: what the first week actually looks like

    We've placed dozens of British Shorthair and Longhair kittens, and the first week questions are almost always the same. Here's what to expect — and what not to panic about.

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    PKD in British cats: what every prospective owner should understand
    Health

    PKD in British cats: what every prospective owner should understand

    Polycystic Kidney Disease is one of the most important health topics for British Shorthair buyers. Here's a plain-English explanation — what it is, how it's tested for, and what to ask a breeder.

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    Why we desex kittens before they go home — and why it matters
    Breeder Notes

    Why we desex kittens before they go home — and why it matters

    Early desexing is standard practice at Cattuna Cattery. Here's the why behind that decision — including the welfare evidence, the practical benefits, and what it means for your kitten.

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    Should you get two British kittens? An honest answer from a breeder
    New Owners

    Should you get two British kittens? An honest answer from a breeder

    Everyone asks. Our answer isn't always what people expect — it depends on your lifestyle, your home, and which kittens you're asking about.

    Buyer AdviceREAD →
    British coat colours explained: blue, bi-colour, colourpoint and beyond
    Breed

    British coat colours explained: blue, bi-colour, colourpoint and beyond

    Colour genetics in British cats is fascinating. Here's what the different patterns actually mean, how they're produced, and which ones we breed at Cattuna Cattery.

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    What ANCATS registration actually means — and why it matters to you
    The Cattery

    What ANCATS registration actually means — and why it matters to you

    Registration numbers, pedigree papers, ANCATS. It can sound like bureaucracy. Here's why it genuinely matters when you're buying a British kitten.

    Buyer AdviceREAD →
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    Cattuna Cattery

    A small, home-based cattery in Tamworth, NSW raising British Shorthair and British Longhair kittens with love, intention, and a deep respect for the breed.

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