Prices are based on the overall quality of the individual kitten. Each kitten is evaluated at 4 – 9 weeks, and some as late as 10 – 12 weeks before a definite classification is assigned to it, pet, show or breeder. Kittens go through many growth changes so re-evaluation is sometimes needed. We usually know early on as to the quality but every once in awhile, a slow kitten excels later. We therefore will adjust the price accordingly. If by chance a pet kitten should develop from a pet quality into a Show quality kitten, we reserve the right not to sell that kitten. You would then be given the option to select another pet or receive your deposit back.  Sometimes we do sell the higher quality kittens for higher than a pet but lower than breeding/show quality.

The kittens that are closest to the Standard, have the best coloring and markings, conformation and pattern, are the most expensive. They will be classified as show or breeder. At times, we do sell the better ones at a discounted price if the buyer does not want to breed and agrees to spay/neuter their kitten. Kittens that are not quite as flashy for show but are outstanding in other qualities of the Standard are our breeder kittens. They may just have a rib bar that would go against them in the show competition. Our pet kittens are often as beautiful as the show kittens but may possess a fault that would render it "not showable", such as a tail fault that you cannot see but can feel as a bump or knot in the tail. These awesome kittens are striking and beautiful examples of the breed, just not ones that should be bred, or shown.
 

Holding Deposits:

The deposit (holding fee) is non refundable as the kitten is being specifically held for you. A change of mind can very often jeopardize the chance for that kitten to be offered to another buyer who already has been told it is spoken for.  Deposits to hold a kitten are half the sale price.  Deposits are completely refundable for whatever reason, up until we (you and I) have mutually agreed on a specific kitten(s), price, and terms of the contract/health guarantee, and any discounts that may apply.  This is usually when the kitten is 4 – 9 weeks old, or later for older kittens.  The balance is due when you pick up your kitten or before the kitten leaves Serrano for a health exam and flight.  Then the deposit is put towards the purchase price and is no longer refundable.  The kitten you want is no longer for sale and reserved just for you.  

Once we receive your deposit, your kitten is held for you till the age of 10 – 12 weeks at which time full payment is due.  If shipping, full payment plus shipping costs are due with enough time for any checks to clear the bank prior to leaving Serrano for a health exam or shipping.   

Please be considerate as we are a small facility and do not have the room to board your kitten. We do not hold kittens after that time. If for some reason you cannot pick up your kitten on the agreed date, a daily boarding fee will be charged for each day you are late. Over a week late and your kitten will be up for sale and you forfeit your deposit plus your late fees.

Deposits are completely refundable if, through no fault of yours, we cannot deliver a kitten for any reason!

Kittens are on a first come first serve basis.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding deposits.

Deposits by cashier’s check or personal checks are perfectly acceptable by us however; you may run the risk of losing out due to the time it takes for your check to arrive in the mail and clear the bank.