5 verified Persian catteries listed in Ohio. Each one is registered with TICA, CFA, or another recognized registry. Compare details, health testing, and contact them directly.
Reputable Persian kittens from TICA or CFA-registered breeders typically run $1,500 – $3,500. Prices well below that range in Ohio are almost always a red flag — a real breeder spends thousands per litter on genetic testing, vet care, and registration.
Persians are prone to PKD (kidney disease) and brachycephalic airway issues from the flat face. Only buy from breeders who screen parents for PKD by ultrasound or DNA test — ask for the results directly.
Ohio has cold winters, warm humid summers. Long-haired breeds handle cold climates well — the coat is what it was bred for. Regular brushing keeps the undercoat healthy.
Most Persian shoppers in Ohio are looking in and around Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Toledo. Verified breeders often list themselves near these metros because that’s where most demand lives — but plenty of the best Persian catteries are further out, and a good breeder is worth the drive. Buyers who can’t find the right cattery in Ohio often check nearby states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia.
Any legitimate Persian 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 guidePersian kittens from a reputable TICA or CFA-registered breeder typically cost $1,500 – $3,500. Pricing depends on lineage, breeder reputation, and whether the kitten is pet or breeder quality. In Ohio 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.
Persians are prone to PKD (kidney disease) and brachycephalic airway issues from the flat face. Only buy from breeders who screen parents for PKD by ultrasound or DNA test — ask for the results directly.
Any legitimate Persian 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 Persian cats typically weigh 7 – 12 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.
Long-haired breeds handle cold climates well — the coat is what it was bred for. Regular brushing keeps the undercoat healthy.