WayMaker Oriental Shorthair & Siamese

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WayMaker cattery is a TICA and CFA registered passionate hobbyist specializing in the preservation of the unique Oriental Shorthair Cat & Siamese breed. We maintain a very small program with no more than 4 adult intact active breeding females in our home at one time. 

All of our breeding cats conform to the breed standard with no serious or disqualifying faults. We actively show and attend various cat events throughout the year.  Our cats are structurally sound, well-tempered, and easily handled. Each cat undergoes comprehensive DNA health screening through Wisdom Panel, which tests for over 40 common genetic conditions that may affect the breed. We also have a strong Relationship with our vet, who is available as a reference. 

We prioritize genetic diversity, health and temperament. Our breeding cats must not exhibit any signs of allergies or require special diets beyond a high-quality, breed appropriate food. They must embody correct breed type, display natural curiosity, and possess a gentle temperament that makes them trustworthy - even around our young grandchildren.  

Our foundation cats have been carefully selected from long-standing, reputable breeders and lines, who have preserved and refined the breed over the past 35+ years. We maintain close relationships with these mentors (both in the US and overseas) and consult with them before making breeding decisions to ensure our pairings support the health, structure, and integrity of the breed.  

Our program is not focused on producing kittens for the sake of quantity. Rather, our mission is to preserve and improve the breed with every generation - maintaining the qualities we love while striving for excellence in health, type, and temperament. 

Kittens from WayMaker are placed into their new homes typically around 15-16 weeks of age. By this time, they have received complete veterinary care, including multiple examinations by a licensed DVM, with thorough physical assessments and all core kitten vaccines, along with rabies. All kittens are placed with our genetic health replacement guarantee, covering hereditary conditions.

All of our kittens are raised in a loving family environment. They are handled daily, well-socialized with adults, children, accustomed to household life, our indoor dogs, and prepared to join their new families as confident and healthy companions.

While you may find kittens available at a lower cost, we encourage prospective families to do their due diligence. Investing in a kitten from a responsible, actively involved, ethical breeder ensures not only the health and wellbeing of your new companion; but peace of mind for years to come.

As a responsible and ethical breeder, we maintain a waiting list to ensure each kitten is thoughtfully matched with the right home. Many families come to us with specific preferences—such as gender, color, coat pattern, personality traits, or even show or breeding potential. These attributes can vary greatly from litter to litter, and not every kitten will meet every home’s needs.

Because we prioritize health, temperament, and quality, we do not mass produce kittens or compromise our standards just to meet demand. Instead, we plan our litters carefully and raise each kitten in a nurturing, home-based environment. This means availability is naturally limited.

A waiting list allows us to work closely with families to understand exactly what they’re looking for and to keep them informed when a kitten becomes available that matches their preferences. It also allows us to maintain a responsible breeding program, with a focus on the long-term health and wellbeing of both our kittens and the breed as a whole.`

Patience pays off when you are selecting a lifelong companion. Joining our waiting list ensures you’re considered early for upcoming litters and that we can provide the best possible match for your home and lifestyle.

WayMaker kittens are $2500-3500 and are placed into companion and potential show homes, not intended for breeding*

• Once we feel comfortable with you as a new home, and you feel comfortable with us as a breeder, we require a $100 non-refundable deposit to be placed on the waitlist. This is taken off the price of the kitten/deposit. You will then receive regular updates on when cats are bred, pregnancy is confirmed, and TONS of photos and updates once they are born, including videos and FaceTime calls.
• After the first veterinarian visit at 5-7 weeks of age, we make kittens officially available to reserve by a $600 non-refundable deposit ($500 if you are already on our waitlist). Those who currently have a WayMaker kitten are given first preference, then followed by those who have already placed a waitlist deposit, and then finally open to new applicants. 
• By 12-13 weeks of age, kittens must be paid in full and transport arrangements need to be made and dates scheduled. 
• Kittens are placed at 15-16 weeks of age, depending on development, and subject to change.
• All kittens go to their new homes fully vetted and have age-appropriate vaccines. 

*We may occasionally place a kitten to a home interested in breeding; however, this is done on an approved case-by-case basis and terms/price are customized. The plans and goals of the new home must be transparently communicated, and we will work in partnership only. At no time will we allow one of our cats to go into a home for breeding without our continued involvement.