Our Castrated Cats
If a breeder were to keep all the British Shorthairs they have spayed or neutered, overcrowding would soon occur, causing discomfort and stress for the cats and jeopardizing their hygiene and health.
In fact, one of the most significant causes of physical and psychological stress in British Shorthairs is forced integration with too many other cats. The idea that love and petting are enough for a good life for British Shorthairs is a real cliché.
British Shorthairs also need plenty of space, privacy, and undivided attention – conditions that cannot be met in a place overcrowded with other British Shorthairs.
Therefore, a breeder’s decision to place adult British Shorthairs with reputable families, where the cats will be cared for and become undisputed favorites of the house and always the center of attention, is an act of great responsibility on the part of the breeder, who cares deeply about the well-being of his British Shorthairs.
( in a modified form by Sonia Campa, animal behavior researcher )