Breeding Contract

Royal Oriental Breeding Contract

Our Breeding Contract is for approved breeders only. It covers the transfer of an Oriental Shorthair kitten with breeding rights, mentor support during your first year as a breeder, and the protections we put in place for our lines.

Who Qualifies for a Breeding Contract

Breeding contracts are placed with families and small catteries who meet these criteria:

• Existing TICA cattery registration OR active application in progress
• Veterinarian relationship documented (we may speak with them)
• Home environment suitable for queens and studs (separate spaces, no overcrowding, low stress)
• Genuine breeding goals — not just resale
• Agreement to our mentor relationship terms (we coach for the first 12 months)
• Background check via our verification process

Pricing

Key Contract Provisions

• Mentor relationship for 12 months: Unlimited phone and text support, vet consultation, breeding pair planning
• Co-ownership option: First litter co-bred with Royal Oriental for line continuation (negotiable)
• TICA registration with breeding rights endorsed: No spay/neuter requirement; you can breed and register offspring
• Anti-mill protections: Limits on number of litters per queen per year, retirement requirements, welfare standards
• Resale restrictions: Cannot resell kitten without our approval for the first 24 months
• Return-to-cattery option: If breeding does not work out, we take the kitten back with partial refund

Genetic Health Disclosures

Breeding contracts include full DNA panel results on parents, lineage going back 4 generations, and any known genetic markers we have identified through our testing. We expect breeders to continue this testing protocol.

How to Apply

The breeding contract process starts with a phone call. Email or call us with your breeding background and goals.

Read Our Standard Breeding Contract