Does BreederHQ verify cat breeders?

No. BreederHQ does not verify, vet, or vouch for breeders. Each profile may show three kinds of indicators: identity confirmation via Stripe Identity (operated by Stripe, Inc.), public-registry passthrough where supported (TICA, CFA, FIFe, etc.) with a link to the source record, and the breeder’s own attestations for everything else. Independently registered cats and breeders without a registry passthrough are welcome — their information appears as Layer 3 attestation. See /trust for the full policy.

What documentation can I see on a cat breeder profile?

Profiles can include health testing (HCM screening, PKD, FELV/FIV status, breed-specific genetic panels), pedigrees, kitten availability, parent cats with titles, and program details. The breeder controls per-item visibility, and what you see is grounded in real records the breeder maintains in BreederHQ.

How do I contact a cat breeder I find on BreederHQ?

Click into any breeder profile and use the Contact button or join their waitlist. All inquiries flow through BreederHQ so the breeder gets organized leads, you get a record of the conversation, and your contact information is not shared until you choose to share it.

Are all cat breeds represented?

Any pedigreed cat breed is welcome: Maine Coon, Bengal, Siamese, Persian, Ragdoll, British Shorthair, Sphynx, and many more. Coverage depends on which catteries have joined. Use the breed filter on the breeders page to see what is available now.

Does BreederHQ list rescue cats or shelters?

No. BreederHQ is purpose-built for catteries running structured breeding programs. For rescue cats, use Petfinder, Adopt-a-Pet, or your local shelter. For pedigreed cats from professional catteries with documented health testing and lineage, BreederHQ is the right place.

Find verified cat breeders

Documented health screening. Registered pedigrees. Real breeding history. The catteries on BreederHQ publish from inside the same platform they use to manage their programs. Their profiles reflect actual records, not marketing claims.

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Cat breeders on BreederHQ

August Maine Coons

Breeds:Maine Coon

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What the indicators on a breeder profile mean

Identity confirmation

"Identity confirmed via Stripe Identity" means Stripe (not BreederHQ) confirmed the breeder\u2019s government-issued ID matched the legal name on file. BreederHQ does not perform the verification itself.

Registry passthrough (where supported)

"Confirmed via [registry] registry" means BreederHQ queried that public registry and got a matching record. The registry is the authoritative source; click through to confirm current status directly.

Breeder\u2019s own attestation

Health testing results (HCM, PKD, FELV/FIV, breed-specific panels), program history, and any credential without registry passthrough are the breeder\u2019s own attestation. BreederHQ does not open, read, or vouch for any uploaded document.

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What you can see on a cat breeder profile

Health screening: HCM ultrasound results, PKD genetic test, FELV/FIV status, breed-specific panels (e.g. PRA in Bengals, GSD-IV in Norwegian Forest Cats).
Pedigrees: multi-generation registered pedigrees with title visibility on ancestors.
Breeding history: past litters, current pregnancies, upcoming planned litters, and waitlist status.
Kitten availability: kittens currently available, expected litters, and reservation/deposit terms.
Photos and program story: gallery of cats and kittens, what makes the cattery distinctive.
Contracts and guarantees: health guarantee terms, spay/neuter requirements, return policies.

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Cat breeders on BreederHQ

August Maine Coons

What the indicators on a breeder profile mean

Identity confirmation

Registry passthrough (where supported)

Breeder\u2019s own attestation

What you can see on a cat breeder profile

How to evaluate the cat breeders you find

How to Evaluate Breeders

Understanding Health Testing

Red Flags to Avoid

Contracts and Agreements

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