2 verified Oriental Shorthair catteries listed in Florida. Each one is registered with TICA, CFA, or another recognized registry. Compare details, health testing, and contact them directly.
Reputable Oriental Shorthair kittens from TICA or CFA-registered breeders typically run $800 – $1,800. Prices well below that range in Florida are almost always a red flag — a real breeder spends thousands per litter on genetic testing, vet care, and registration.
Oriental Shorthairs share Siamese-type genetic health considerations. Ask the breeder about testing for amyloidosis and progressive retinal atrophy in the parent lines.
Florida has hot humid year-round, mild winters south. This breed adapts to a range of climates as long as it lives fully indoors and has consistent temperature control.
Most Oriental Shorthair shoppers in Florida are looking in and around Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville. Verified breeders often list themselves near these metros because that’s where most demand lives — but plenty of the best Oriental Shorthair catteries are further out, and a good breeder is worth the drive. Buyers who can’t find the right cattery in Florida often check nearby states like Georgia, Alabama.
Any legitimate Oriental Shorthair breeder is registered with TICA or CFA. Call the registry directly and verify the breeder is in good standing. Ask for registration papers on the parent cats. Video-call the breeder at their location before sending a deposit. Any breeder refusing a live video call is not one to send money to.
Full breeder-safety guideOriental Shorthair kittens from a reputable TICA or CFA-registered breeder typically cost $800 – $1,800. Pricing depends on lineage, breeder reputation, and whether the kitten is pet or breeder quality. In Florida specifically the market rate falls in that same range — prices well below it are almost always a red flag for a scam or a backyard breeder.
Oriental Shorthairs share Siamese-type genetic health considerations. Ask the breeder about testing for amyloidosis and progressive retinal atrophy in the parent lines.
Any legitimate Oriental Shorthair breeder is registered with TICA, CFA, or another recognized registry. Call the registry directly — TICA at (956) 428-8046 or CFA at (330) 680-4070 — and verify the breeder is currently in good standing. Ask to see registration papers on the parent cats. Video-call the breeder at their location before sending any deposit. Any breeder refusing a live video call is not one to send money to.
Adult Oriental Shorthair cats typically weigh 5 – 10 lbs. Size varies by genetics, sex (males generally larger), and diet. Reputable breeders will show you the parent cats so you can gauge adult size expectations for the litter.
This breed adapts to a range of climates as long as it lives fully indoors and has consistent temperature control.