Price & budget

How much does a British Shorthair cost?

United Kingdom

The pedigree British Shorthair registered with the LOOF is often priced between €800 and €1,600 depending on the color, type and tests. The maintenance budget remains that of a calm indoor cat, sometimes prone to being overweight.

Purchase price

It all depends on where your puppy comes from

Prefer a LOOF-registered cattery that presents the parents, cardiac screening, and a well-socialized kitten. A very low price should prompt you to check that it is not a European cat sold under this name.

Declared LOOF-registered breederRight choice

Puppy or kitten identified, socialized, from a monitored breeding program

400 – 1,800 €
Show or working line

Desired type, valued origins and documented health screenings

459 – 2,430 €
Association or shelter

More often an assessed adult, depending on the association

120 – 400 €
Origins and pedigree
+10% to +40%
Health tests and breeding quality
+10% to +30%
Type, color or desired lineage
+5% to +35%

Day to day

And once at home?

Nutrition30 €
Veterinary15 €
Health insurance12 €
Accessories & grooming8 €
Total per month≈ 65 €

A price too good to be true?

  • An abnormally low price should prompt you to check identification, health, and breeding conditions.
  • Ask for relevant screening tests for the breeding cats and a clear contract.
  • The maintenance budget over several years often exceeds the purchase price.

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