How much does a British Shorthair kitten cost?

Based on our internal marketplace analysis from the last 6 months, a British Shorthair kitten typically costs between £300 and £400, with an average price of £350. Note that premium prices usually reflect The International Cat Association (TICA) registration and litters from parents with verified health tests, such as hip and eye scores, which we strongly recommend for health security. Market data verified: 16th April, 2026

Where can I find a British Shorthair kitten for sale?

You can find British Shorthairs through our localized search, which filters for licensed and The International Cat Association Assured Breeders. Under UK law, any breeder producing three or more litters a year must hold a local council license. We recommend always visiting the kitten at the breeder's home to view the license and observe the mother (Queen) interacting with the litter to ensure high welfare standards.

What are the typical traits of female British Shorthair kittens?

Female British Shorthairs are often a bit smaller and may be more independent than males, but they're equally affectionate, intelligent, and playful.

Are female British Shorthairs easier to train than males?

Training success depends on the individual cat and consistent training, not sex. Female British Shorthairs generally learn quickly and respond well to positive reinforcement.

When is the best time to spay my female British Shorthair kitten?

Spaying is recommended to prevent unwanted litters and reduce certain health risks. Consult your vet for advice on the ideal timing based on your kitten's health.

Female (Queen) Purebred British Shorthair Kittens Ready Now For Sale

35 Female (Queen) Purebred British Shorthair Kittens Ready Now For Sale in the UK

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Beautiful green eyed white kitten
4 days ago
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Female kitten, super friendly shes very good with kids doesn’t scratch. Very affectionate loves being cuddled with and loves all the attention. She’s currently 8 weeks old. She’s litter trained and flee-free. We are looking to rehome her as our cat gave birth and can’t keep all the Kittens.

£180

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Lepdatu Active Today

Private seller in Neasden, London
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Adorable British Shorthair Kittens – 4 Beautiful & Loving Babies Ready for Their Forever Homes 🐾💕
4 days ago
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🐾 Adorable British Shorthair Kittens Looking for Their Forever Home 🐾 We have a beautiful litter of 4 British Shorthair kittens ready to find loving homes 🏡💕 ✨ Meet the babies: • 🤎 Rolo – chocolate boy with the sweetest nature • 🐾 Simba – cream boy unique markings, super cuddly and playful • 🐢 Misty – tortoiseshell girl, full of character •

£995

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Amjed Active Today

Private seller in Burnley, Lancashire
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Silver British shorthair cat
5 days ago
- TICA Registered
- Ready Now
I’m sadly looking to rehome my beautiful 8-month-old British Shorthair cat, Ariya, due to my asthma, which has become increasingly difficult to manage since bringing her home. I originally bought her for my daughter, but unfortunately my health means I’m unable to keep her. Ariya is a young female cat with a very loving, gentle temperament, and she thrives best in a calm

£500

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Sami Active Today

Private seller in Earl's Court, London
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GCCF female cat with female kitten
5 days ago
- TICA Registered
- Ready Now
With a heavy heart we have to rehome our beautiful Luna -GCCF pure breed British shorthair female cat and her little kitten-female. Kitten was born 5 weeks ago. Luna is our home pet since few weeks old and a kitten is her baby. Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances we have to rehouse our beautiful girl. She’s vaccinated and microchipped, all the paperwork will come

£1,000

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Mrs Active Today

Private seller in Merthyr Tydfil
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12 week old mixed British standard shorthair and main coon tuxedo
5 days ago
- Ready Now
Both tuxedos are boys, one with more white on face is so friendly and outgoing where the other is a little more shy. All very playful , litter trained and not fussy with food. All black is a little girl

£70

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Linzi Active Today

Private seller in Hetton-le-Hole, Tyne And Wear
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5 Beautiful fluffy sliver tabby kittens for sale
6 days ago
- Ready Now
- 4 females
We have 5 beautiful silver tabby Kittens, born on Sunday 1st March, looking for a new home, available for sale at £350 each. They are 7 weeks old, eat wet/dry food. The Kittens are wormed, flea treated and litter trained. All the Kittens are friendly, extremely vocal and active, are people friendly and definitely great company for young children. Been given lots of

£350

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MARIUS MAJOR Active Today

Private seller in Portsmouth, Hampshire
2
Kitten
1 week ago
- Ready Now
A female Kitten very friendly love to play

£200

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Diaa

Private seller in Knightswood, Glasgow
3
KITTENS FOR SALE!
1 week ago
- Ready Now
We’ve got 2 boys and 1 girl that are eating,drinking and litter trained.

£120

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Private seller in Carlton, Nottinghamshire
3
Coco & Teddy cats for rehoming
1 week ago
- Ready Now
We unfortunately are having to re home our cats due to moving house and not being able to take pets. Coco is female and 16 months old not nurtured and teddy is 12 months old and has been nutured they are both lovely cats and very upset to rehome but want them to go to a good home together ideally.

£10

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Private seller in Romsey, Hampshire
4
Kittens x 6
1 week ago
- Ready Now
I have 6 Kittens for sale All ready for a new home 2x ginger male 2x black male 1x tortoise shell female 1 blk/white female All Kittens happy healthy playful love cuddles Eating independently from mum. Litter trained etc Ready. If you are interested in buy a kitten please text rather than email. Thanks

£250

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Kelly

Private seller in Romford, London
5
Kittens ready for their new family
1 week ago
- Ready Now
5 kittens ready to have cuddles with their new family - 9 weeks old - 3 males + 2 females - Dewormed and deflead (next dose for both is due on 26/04) - gets on well with other Kittens and cats + with small children and babies - they have been acclimatised to various sounds so they’re not scared of things like hairdryers/doing dishes/kids playing Happy for you to request more

£250

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Klaudia Active Today

Private seller in Norbury, London
3
Kittens for sale
6 days ago
- Ready Now
4 very friendly Kittens for sale to a loving home. 3 males and 1 female (female is mainly white, males are ginger). All are litter trained and ready to go now.

£100

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David

Private seller in Southampton, Hampshire
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Kittens £60 ONO (Male & and Female) Ready To Leave NOW
1 week ago
- Ready Now
Female & Male Kittens Ready TO go NOW! £60 ONO 8 Weeks Old - Eating Wet & Dried Food - Toliet Trained - Mother cat can be seen - Very Approachable Location: Brentford TW8 Please only genuine buyers that have the interest to take care of a kitten. Kittens need vaccinations prior before they can go out, as well as a booster to prevent them from getting ill. Please do not

£60

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Dionne

Private seller in Brentford, London
5
2 BSH kittens
1 week ago
- Ready Now
We have 2 sweet little BSH Kittens looking for there forever homes! Mum (Chelsea) is our much loved family pet she is colour point with the most stunning blue eyes! Sweetest nature which she has passed onto the Kittens. The dad is a big blue stud with again a sweet nature. 🩷 one girl which is the colourpoint she looks just like her mum, and has the same eyes too! She

£700

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Kayne

Private seller in Bow, London
5
Mother cat and 3 kittens
2 weeks ago
- TICA Registered
- Ready Now
Lovely female cat nearly 2 year old shes had 3 babies that is nearly 5 weeks must go with mam and altogether. All healthy mam been regularly wormed and flead also fully vaccinated. Selling due to been pregnant and can't afford to look after then and mam as food ia to much mam will only eat whiskas or flexi food also having dry whiskas food will come with all accessories cat

£250

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Chantelle

Private seller in South Shields, Tyne And Wear
4
British shorthair kittens
2 weeks ago
- Ready Now
We have beautiful British Shorthair Kittens for reservations. Kittens growing with children and accustomed to hand. Kittens very playful and friendly. Kittens eat cat food and litter training.Kittens was wormed and flead up to date. Kittens staying at home with mum. Also for present is cat toys and food for first time. More photos and videos we can send to your WhatsApp. Any

£850

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Svetlana

Private seller in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
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5 kittens ready for a new family
2 weeks ago
- Ready Now
5 kittens ready to have cuddles with their new family - 8 weeks old today - 3 males + 2 females - Dewormed and deflead (next dose for both is due on 26/04) - gets on well with other Kittens and cats + with small children and babies - they have been acclimatised to various sounds so they’re not scared of things like hairdryers/doing dishes/kids playing Happy for you to request

£250

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Klaudia

Private seller in Norbury, London
2
Gorgeous Blue Kittens
2 weeks ago
- Ready Now
Blue Kittens, 8 weeks old ready for new homes Boy and girl available Up to date with defleing and deworming only Mum is British short hair n dad is Russian blue

£500

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Larah

Private seller in Greenford, London
3
Two females and a male kitten available
2 weeks ago
- Ready Now
These little guys are now 10 weeks old and looking for their forever homes. Female calico, female tuxedo, males tuxedo more white on his chest. All litter trained, fully weaned treated for fleas and worms.

£100

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natalie

Private seller in Plymouth, Devon
5
Mixed Breed British Short hair and Tabby
2 weeks ago
- Ready Now
Kitten 5 months 2 weeks old, Not sure male or Female,Eatting and litter trained Loves being around kids Flead and Wormed Any Questions text or Message Viewing Welcome

£100

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Sam

Private seller in Oldham, Manchester

It's important to remember that any kitten that is advertised as 'Ready to leave now' must be microchipped before being sold by law.

Although not illegal to sell younger, it is also Highly recommended that a kitten does not leave their mother or siblings before being at least 8 weeks old. Generally, 8-12 weeks old is considered the best age to buy or sell a kitten.

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on our internal marketplace analysis from the last 6 months, a British Shorthair kitten typically costs between £300 and £400, with an average price of £350. Note that premium prices usually reflect The International Cat Association (TICA) registration and litters from parents with verified health tests, such as hip and eye scores, which we strongly recommend for health security. Market data verified: 16th April, 2026
You can find British Shorthairs through our localized search, which filters for licensed and The International Cat Association Assured Breeders. Under UK law, any breeder producing three or more litters a year must hold a local council license. We recommend always visiting the kitten at the breeder's home to view the license and observe the mother (Queen) interacting with the litter to ensure high welfare standards.
Female British Shorthairs are often a bit smaller and may be more independent than males, but they're equally affectionate, intelligent, and playful.
Training success depends on the individual cat and consistent training, not sex. Female British Shorthairs generally learn quickly and respond well to positive reinforcement.
Spaying is recommended to prevent unwanted litters and reduce certain health risks. Consult your vet for advice on the ideal timing based on your kitten's health.