Kittenry
Worldwide

Breeders outside the United States

The pedigree cat community has never been a US-only thing. Kittenry started in the States because that's where we could verify registry records fastest — but we're opening to breeders elsewhere, and we'd rather say plainly where we are than pretend to a global directory we haven't built yet.

Being straight with you

What we can and can't verify abroad

Our verification rests on checking a cattery's registration directly with TICA or CFA. TICA is international, so that check works in most countries. Where a breeder is registered with a national body instead — GCCF in the UK, LOOF in France, FIFe affiliates across Europe — we can still confirm registration, but it takes longer and we'll tell you which body we checked.

What we cannot do from here is assess import legality for your country, or the paperwork a cat needs to cross a border. That is genuinely complicated, it varies enormously, and getting it wrong can mean an animal is refused entry or quarantined. Ask the breeder, and confirm independently with your own authority.

Where the community is

Regions we're opening to first

RegionNotes
CanadaAn active community, particularly in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia.
United KingdomGCCF and TICA catteries. Hybrid rules differ sharply from the US — the Dangerous Wild Animals Act applies to early generations.
AustraliaImport rules are strict and hybrids face particular restrictions. Confirm before committing to anything.
IrelandA small but established community, closely linked to UK lines.
GermanyStrong pedigree culture and well-organised registries.
FranceLOOF-registered catteries alongside TICA.
SpainA growing community, particularly around Madrid and Barcelona.
Netherlands & BelgiumSmall countries, disproportionately active in pedigree cats.
Czech Republic & PolandCentral Europe has become a real centre for pedigree breeds.
ScandinaviaSweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland — Maine Coon country in particular.
New ZealandVery strict biosecurity. Import is difficult and hybrids especially so.
Thailand & Southeast AsiaA fast-growing community, mostly around Bangkok and Singapore.

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This list reflects where the breed community is most active, not where we already have listings. We have none outside the US yet, and we'd rather say so.

Breeding outside the US?

We're taking founding catteries internationally on the same terms as in the States — free, no commission, verified by hand. Tell us where you are and which registry you're with.

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