A standalone lookup database for evaluating breeders across 16 popular purebred cat breeds — health tests to demand, expected price ranges, breed club directories, and red flags. Use this to sanity-check any breeder conversation, not just one breed.

📌 Quick Reference (Callout)

🗂️ Breed Comparison Database

Breed UK Price Range (£) Required Health Tests Primary Breed Club (UK) Typical Adult Weight Min. Kitten Age at Pickup Lifespan (yrs)
Norwegian Forest Cat 600–1,200 HCM ultrasound, GSD IV DNA Norwegian Forest Cat Club / Viking Cat Club F: 9–12 lbs, M: 13–16 lbs 13–14 weeks 14–16
Maine Coon 800–1,500 HCM ultrasound, SMA, PKD (in some lines) Maine Coon Cat Club F: 8–12 lbs, M: 12–18 lbs 12–14 weeks 12–15
Ragdoll 700–1,300 HCM ultrasound, PKD DNA British Ragdoll Cat Club F: 8–12 lbs, M: 12–20 lbs 12–14 weeks 12–17
British Shorthair 600–1,000 HCM ultrasound British Shorthair Cat Club 9–18 lbs 12–13 weeks 12–17
Siberian 700–1,400 HCM ultrasound, PKD Siberian Cat Club UK 10–17 lbs 12–13 weeks 11–18
Persian 500–1,000 PKD DNA, eye/tear duct check Persian Cat Club 7–12 lbs 12–13 weeks 10–17
Scottish Fold 800–1,800 Cartilage/joint X-ray (OCD screening) Governing Council-registered only 6–13 lbs 13 weeks 11–14
Bengal 800–2,000 HCM ultrasound, PK Deficiency DNA Bengal Cat Club F: 6–10 lbs, M: 10–15 lbs 12–13 weeks 12–16
Abyssinian 600–1,200 PRA DNA, PK Deficiency DNA Abyssinian Cat Club 6–10 lbs 12–13 weeks 9–15
Siamese 400–900 Renal/eye baseline check Siamese Cat Club 6–10 lbs 12–13 weeks 12–20
Russian Blue 500–900 General vet health cert Russian Blue Cat Club 7–12 lbs 12–13 weeks 15–20
Sphynx 900–2,000 HCM ultrasound, skin check Sphynx Cat Club UK 6–12 lbs 13–14 weeks 8–14
Devon Rex 500–1,000 HCM ultrasound, myopathy DNA Devon Rex Cat Club 5–9 lbs 12–13 weeks 9–15
Cornish Rex 500–900 Baseline vet health cert Cornish Rex Cat Society 5–8 lbs 12–13 weeks 11–15
Turkish Van 500–900 HCM screening (recommended) Turkish Van Cat Club 10–20 lbs 12–13 weeks 13–17
Norwegian Forest × Maine Coon (mixed) 400–800 Varies by breeder — verify individually N/A (no dedicated club) 8–16 lbs 12 weeks 12–15

✅ Ethical vs. Backyard Breeder — Universal Checklist

Feature Ethical Breeder Backyard Breeder / Mill
Health Testing Documented proof (ultrasound/DNA reports) "Vet checked" claim, no certificates
Home Visit Invites in-person or video visit Meets in parking lots, ships sight-unseen
Kitten Socialization Confident, curious, handled daily Shy, fearful, or visibly unwell
Kitten Age at Sale 12–14 weeks minimum 8 weeks or younger
Contract Written, with health guarantee + return clause Cash only, no paperwork
Registration Papers Included in price Charged as an "extra"

🔧 Troubleshooting: Common New-Kitten Issues

Kitten won't eat after coming home