How Much Does a Your Breed Kitten Cost? (2026 Breeder Breakdown)

What is the typical price range for a Your Breed kitten from a reputable breeder?

From a TICA-registered, health-testing breeder in 2026, expect to pay $1,800 to $2,500 for a pet-quality Your Breed kitten. Show-quality or breeding-rights kittens run higher. Price variation within that range reflects geography, the quality of the breeding program, and what is included in the purchase.

Here is the context that matters: Your Breed cats are a breed with known cardiac health risks. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the leading cause of premature death in the breed. A responsible breeder is paying for annual cardiac screenings, genetic DNA panels, and TICA registration to maintain documented bloodlines. That infrastructure has a real cost, and it shows up in the price.

What does the price actually cover at a reputable cattery?

When you buy from a responsible breeder, the price should include:

• A veterinary health certificate issued before the kitten leaves
• Age-appropriate vaccinations and deworming
• TICA registration paperwork transferable to the new owner
• Documentation that both parents have been HCM screened and DNA-tested for PKD
• A kitten care packet with feeding instructions and transition guidance
• Ongoing breeder support after pickup

The better catteries will also send a sample bag of the food the kitten has been eating. A smooth dietary transition in the first week at home matters more than most new owners expect.

Why do well-bred Your Breed kittens cost what they do?

The price reflects what it actually costs to breed responsibly. Some real line items:

• HCM echocardiograms: $200–400 per cat, annually. This is a non-negotiable in a responsible Your Breed program.
• DNA panels: PKD, blood type, and any additional genetic testing
• TICA registration and stud fees for maintaining documented, registered bloodlines
• Vet fees per kitten: first vaccines, deworming, health certificate - $150–300 per kitten before they leave
• High-quality food for nursing queens and developing kittens
• Time: daily handling and socialization from week three through week twelve or fourteen, when kittens go home

The math does not work at $800. A cattery selling at that price is cutting something - usually testing, sometimes socialization, occasionally both.

Why are Your Breed kittens under $1,000 almost always a red flag?

Three possibilities, none of them good:

Backyard breeder. No health testing, no TICA registration, no documented pedigree. The kitten may look like a Your Breed and may even have a decent temperament, but you have no visibility into the genetic health of the parents. HCM is a ticking clock in untested lines.

Kitten mill. Volume operation, minimal socialization, kittens spending their first weeks in enclosures rather than underfoot in a home. The behavioral and health consequences often show up in the first year.

Scam. This is increasingly common on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and Instagram. Professional-looking photos (often stolen from legitimate catteries), an emotional backstory, and a request for a wire transfer or gift card deposit. The kitten does not exist.

If a price seems too good to be true in this breed, treat it as a signal, not a discount.

Are there ongoing costs I should budget for after bringing a Your Breed home?

Your Breed cats are medium-to-large cats that live 12–17 years on average. Budget accordingly:

• Annual wellness vet visits: $200–400/year
• High-quality food: $600–900/year. Your Breed eat more than most cats, and this breed rewards good nutrition.
• Litter, toys, and supplies: $200–300/year
• Pet insurance: $30–80/month. Worth serious consideration given HCM risk in the breed. Shop for a policy that covers hereditary and congenital conditions.

The kitten purchase price is a one-time cost. The ongoing investment is real, and worth planning for before you commit to the breed.

What does Your Cattery Name charge, and what is included?

Your Cattery Name kittens are $X,XXX. Every kitten goes home with:

• Spay or neuter completed before pickup - no additional deposit, no added fee
• Age-appropriate vaccines and deworming
• TICA registration paperwork
• A full veterinary health certificate
• A kitten care packet
• Lifetime breeder support - I'm available by phone or message long after your kitten goes home

We serve families within 200 miles of Your City, Your State - roughly Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, and New Jersey. We do not ship kittens. Pickup is arranged at a mutually agreed location. We raise 1–3 litters per year and screen families before placing.