Bellou British Shorthairs
British Shorthair, Colourpoint Shorthair Cat Breeder - Munro, VIC
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Bellou British Shorthairs is a boutique British Shorthair cattery located in East Gippsland, Victoria. Our gorgeous cats boast imported and champion lines from all over the world, including Belgium, Czech Republic and France.
We strive to produce high quality and well socialized purebred kittens in a wide variety of colors for pet and show homes alike.
We breed Black, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac, Cinnamon, Fawn, Red and Cream in Solid, Bicolour, Van, Tortoiseshell and Colourpoint.
Our Kittens are raised in our home with small children and small dogs, well handled and desensitized to a variety of people and household activities.
Feline Control Council Victoria
PREFIX - Bellou
MEMBERSHIP NO - 9663
SOURCE NO - RB175085
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Location: Munro-Stockdale Road, Munro, Munro, VIC
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Registrations & memberships
Registration: FCCVIC;
Prefix: Bellou
Supply/Source
RB175085
Category
Breeder - Cats
For
Cats - British Shorthair - Colourpoint Shorthair
Our standards & practices
Health testing & screening
Question. Do you health test in accordance with the current standards and recommended guidelines for your breed? Can you demonstrate your knowledge of any required DNA or other health related test results concerning your breed (if applicable).
Answer. Yes.All Queens and Studs at Bellou have at the minimum blood typing, colour trait screening, and have either have Full Genetic Screenings or are clear of inheritable disease via parentage.
Preparation & socialisation
Question. Do you ensure that your kittens are appropriately socialised? Please provide details about how you raise your kittens to ensure that their environmental and social needs are met, that they are suitable as pets. And, do you ensure that the new family understands and is equipped to continue this socialisation?
Answer. Yes.The Kittens of Bellou are raised in our Nursery in our home. They are handled by the whole family including small children, and are desensitized to small dogs.
Placement & matching
Question. Is ensuring that your kittens go to the right home a high priority? How do you ensure that the kitten will be a good fit, and be well cared for in its new home? Do you have a verbal or personal interview?
Answer. Yes.We screen homes and require that new owners visit kittens wherever possible.
Question. What written information about the conditions of sale, warranty, and information concerning the care and maintenance of the breed do you provide?
Answer. Yes.The Kittens of Bellou come with a 72 hour Health Guarantee to protect your Kitten until your PetCover Insurance takes effect. The Kittens of Bellou are also guarantied against Hereditary Disease or Illness for their lifetime.
All Pet Kittens of Bellou come Desexed/Spayed/Castrated, with their initial 2 vaccinations at a minimum, microchipped and registered with pedigree papers.
All Entire Kittens of Bellou come with a Full Genetic Disease Screening, with their initial 2 vaccinations at a minimum, microchipped and registered with pedigree papers.
Ongoing support
Question. Do you offer ongoing support? For example: Help with introducing a kitten to other animals; help with any health or behavioural problems that might occur.
Answer. Yes..
Question. In the long term, do you assist with re-homing a kitten or cat if for some reason the new family are unable to care for it?
Answer. Yes.In the event the family is no longer able to care for one of our kittens and a suitable home cannot be found with family or friends, Bellou British Shorthairs can offer placement or assist the owners in finding an approved home.
Clubs & Associations
Question. Are you a current member of any breed clubs and/or associations?
Answer. Yes.Feline Control Council Vic
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