Welcome to Boreal Cattery: British Shorthair Cattery offering blue British Shorthair kittens for sale / adoption. Breeder of blue British Shorthairs located in Toronto, Canada.
What’s In A Name?
Boreal Says It All
Not that long ago, there was an idea to open a cattery.  Not just any cattery.  But one that would breed the finest of British Shorthairs.  One that would make T.S. Eliot proud to include its cats in his poems.

That vision of a cattery progressed.  Build it and they will come was the hope.  Build it they did, and cat lovers did come because it was built better, with more thought, more love, and
more care.

The kittens this cattery bred would eat nothing but the purest in kitten food.  Their treats would include carefully diced chicken and fish, and raw steak and even puréed beef hearts. And those kittens would grow up so very healthy.

And though that love and affection would limit the size and profit potential so often sacrificed when companies become large, so be it.  This cattery would feature a hand-raised style that delivered cats with full socialization where they craved the attention of people that would love and care for it.


And cat lovers throughout North America would eventually recognize this difference in breeder philosophy by the awards its cats received at national shows.

But what would be a good name for such a cattery – one that would be located in Toronto, Canada – a world-class city with cold winters but incredible summers?

There was an idea!  Make the name as different as the business philosophy itself.  Make that name reflect the very nature of that cattery’s vision.  Call it Boreal Cattery.

Why the name Boreal?  Let’s see how the dictionary defines the word: “boreal describes a region that has a northern temperature climate with cold winters and warm summers.”  The name would certainly fit Toronto.  But there was much, much more to this choice.  Boreal symbolized more that weather; it reflected a philosophic duality that was the very foundation of the cattery.

No matter how cold the exterior of the cattery might become, the cats inside Boreal Cattery would feel nothing but the warmth of the owners’ love and attention.  Like the yin and the yang, or the wave and the particle, or the sweet and the sour, Boreal Cattery was a name that fit – cold on the outside and warmth on the inside.

We think Boreal Cattery delivers on the vision of its original design.  Look through this website and you can see and feel the difference.  Read the testimonials.  These are letters from new friends, and not just past customers.  These are the feelings of an extended family bound together by cats and kittens who have shared the lives of people who care for them.

We think Boreal Cattery is a fine name for a cattery that is so very different.  We hope that you one day will join our extended family with a cat or kitten we have raised for you to love.
 
 
TICA - The International Cat Assosiation
CFA - The Cat Fansier's Assosiation
 
 
Artist Maria Klokkou -
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Visit Maria's online gallery or her studio and art gallery in Niagara Falls. And don't forget to say hi to Boreal Blue Poppy and Hermione
Blue Poppy
 
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British Shorthair Kitten Harley,
Mourka's son now lives
with Emily in PEI
 
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Welcome to Boreal Cattery
Canadian Breeder of British Shorthair Cats
We are a small specialized breeder of British Shorthair cats located in Toronto, Canada. Our goal is to promote, show and breed blue British Shorthair cats of the highest health and breed standards.

Our cats are pets first. We believe that, in order to pass on to you a healthy sociable pet for life, we must ensure that the kittens begin their lives with an unconditional positive human interaction.

We enjoy showing our wonderful cats and participate in many TICA and CFA cat shows within Ontario, Quebec and the US Great Lakes region.
Boreal Bazyia achieved her Triple Grand Champion title and Boreal Bijou got her Grand Champion title at the first ever TICA cat show in Ontario on September 11 - 13!
 
Another Successful Show Season
Our boy IW RW SGC Kaloofa Downunda Bloke has brought home a very impressive list of regional and international awards.

2008-2009 TICA International Awards

14th Best Shorthair Cat Internationally
Third Best British Shorthair Cat Of The Year Internationally
Second Best Blue British Shorthair Cat Of The Year Internationally

2008-2009 TICA Regional Awards - Great Lakes Region

Best Shorthair Cat
Second Best All Breed Cat
Best British Shorthair Cat
Best Blue British Shorthair Cat
Bloke - an International and Regional Winner
Many thanks to all our old and new friends, adoptive families and Bloke's fans for supporting us during this unforgettable show season! Link to Bloke's Personal Page 

Our girl CH Boreal Bazyia Bazylia achieved the Third Best Blue British Shorthair Cat Award in the Great Lakes Region. Congratulations, Bazyia, way to go, girl! Link to Bazyia's Personal Page Click here for the Regional Award Banquet and the show photos
Congratulations to Bloke!

Congratulation to Bloke on his outstanding show season! Bloke finished 28th out of 3,130 all breed cats in The International Cat Association, 3rd British Shorthair cat and one of the top cats in the Great Lakes Region! Official standings will follow shortly...
May 8, 2009 10:34 EST

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day

What a surprise we just received in the mail this week. It originated from Brigid, a lovely young lady from Belleville Ontario and best friend to Frodo and Lucy, two beautiful kittens born from Cherie and Bloke.

She made a wonderful cat pillow and drew a Mother's Day card for Cherie, all by herself. The card is dedicated to the Best Cat Mom in the Whole World from Frodo and Lucy.

Moments like these bring tears to your eyes, the love and sincerity coming from that child for her two best friends is undeniably touching.

Raising cats is not the easiest and lucrative thing to do, but being in a position to provide a family with beautiful loving kittens, which become such a big part of their lives as Frodo and Lucy have to Brigid and her family, makes it all worth while.


March 9, 2009 15:21 EST

Bloke's Vegas Vacation

Vegas Bellagio

Bloke In Bellagio

Bloke in Vegas

Lucky for us Bloke's luck didn't show up to the cat show.. Soon it became clear that our destiny was on the Strip. We called the Bellagio home for the rest of the weekend... Bloke approved the best sushi in town and five-starts crib.
Vegas Photos

February 8, 2009 11:40 EST

Love, Love, Love, all you need is Love!

Loving Bloke
Bloke in Montreal

Loving Bloke
With love from all of us at Boreal Kiss Love

 
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According to the Canadian Cat Association (CCA) standards, the British Shorthair is a chubby, well balanced, powerful cat with a medium to large body, thick neck, and massive head. It's charming face has full cheeks, a medium broad nose, and large wide-set eyes usually of a copper or orange colour.
British Shorthair cat is self-possessed and undemanding. This breed is a delight to own, being intelligent, affectionate and not temperamental, a quiet, unobtrusive cat. They have quiet voices and although not “lap cats” they will sit contentedly beside humans. British Shorthair is an affectionate cat that will seek out and enjoy attention, but quietly and without overwhelming demands.

Regarding the role of the British Shorthair cats as part of a household, The Cat Fancier's Association (CFA) describes them as always in quiet control of his or her environment, supervising everyone and everything that happens in the family. A larger sized cat that prefers to be on the ground, Brits are not known for acrobatics or speed. However, they are steadfast companions to the entire family and definitely look before they leap. When gracelessness is observed, the British Shorthair is duly embarrassed; quickly recovering with a “Cheshire Cat smile”.

Origin of British Shorthair cats
According to F. M. Rowley in her book “British Shorthair Cat”, unlike many other breeds, the origin of the British Shorthair cats is not lost in legends and myths. Its ancestral stock traces directly back to the domestic cats taken from Egypt to Rome, and later to Britain. Most likely, the ancestors of modern British Shorthair cats arrived to Britain after the 2nd century AD when Roman colonization in Britain was well established.

British Shorthair Cats in
Canada and United States of America
The Cat Fancier's Association (CFA), the world's largest cat registry, confirms that the British Shorthair is a comparatively rare cat in the United States. Around 1980 it was recognized for championship competition by CFA stimulating much needed interest in the breed. Recognized world-wide, many fine “Brits” are still imported today from England, Ireland, New Zealand and Australia to help widen the gene pool for breeders in the United States.
The British Shorthair is gaining in popularity every year as it is bred and exhibited by an increasing number of enthusiastic fanciers.
Because of its easy-going nature and intelligence, it has become a favorite of animal trainers, for use in Hollywood films and television commercials.

Physical Characteristics of British Shorthair Cats
  • Round face with full cheeks
  • Medium in size with round tips ears
  • Dense, with crisp feel coat, very easy to groom
  • Short and thick tail with blunt tip
  • Weight ranges from 9-18 lb (4-8kg)
  • Large, round eyes ranging in colour from gold, copper to orange, depending on the coat colour
 
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British Shorthair Cattery attends the Montreal Quebec Pet Expo Cat Show
Boreal British Shorthair blue kitten Tecumseh
November 7-8, 2009

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All our British Short Hair kittens have found new families!
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Boreal British Shorthair Cattery at Hamilton Ontario
First Fall Kool Kats Cat Show
Briish Shorthair Blue Cat Kaloofa Downunda Bloke at th Hamilton show
September 11-13, 2009

Link to the show photos

Congratulations to Boreal British Shorthairs!

The story: British Short Hair Cats enjoying the
cat show

 
British Shorthair cat Kaloofa Downunda Bloke gets 3rd Best of
the Best Championship
Cat in Show at Purrfect Love Show in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

February 14 - 15, 2009
Raleigh Award
Raleigh Wins
Proud Moment
TICA Judge Edith Mary Smith presents Blue British cat Kaloofa Downunda Bloke and Guy the 3rd Best of The Best Cat in Show award
Show Photos
 
 
Kittens
How about a little bit of laughter therapy?
Cat Humor
 
Kaloofa Downunda Bloke gets 3rd Best of the Best Championship Cat in Show at Purrfect Love Show in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
February 14 - 15, 2009
Show Photos
 
Kaloofa Downunda Bloke's new adventure
at The International Cat Association show in Reading, Pennsylvania, USA!
February 6 - 8, 2009
Show Photos
 
Congratulations to Kaloofa Downunda Bloke!
Bloke - TICA Great Lakes Regional Winner
Bloke's Plaque - Great Lakes Reginal WinnerRegional Award Banquet and Show Photos

Bloke's Regional Winner Awards


Grand Rapids, Michigan
July 31- August 3, 2008

Event Photos
 
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Boreal British Shorthair Cattery.
British Shorthair Cattery offering blue British Shorthair kittens for sale / adoption. Breeder of blue British Shorthair cats located in Toronto, Canada.
 
 
Boreal British Shorthair Cattery.
British Shorthair Cattery offering blue British Shorthair kittens for sale / adoption. Breeder of blue British Shorthairs in Canada. Delivering to Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, Victoria, and across USA
 
 
Boreal British Shorthair Cattery.
British Shorthair Cattery offering blue British Shorthair kittens for sale / adoption. Breeder of blue British Shorthairs located in Toronto, Canada.