Hi Suzie,
I saw that you are closing your breeding program and while I’m happy that you will have a lot freer time to do what you enjoy, I was selfishly sad! We love all three cats so much; you feel like part of the family. We will miss your kitten updates on Instagram (my husband and kids follow you) and your website. We wish you all the best and want to say THANK YOU for your breeding program and the opportunity to own one of your kittens. Cat update with a couple of photos:

Boo: You will see in photos; she just got her summer teddy bear cut. She’s just as precious as ever. She has grown into a beautiful young lady. There is not a cabinet or door she cannot open and while it sounds like trouble, it is not. She is simply looking for a quiet place to rest. She is extremely smart, calm and lovable. Compared to Jinks she’s a bit more standoffish, but everyone is standoffish compared to him. She is gorgeous and sweet. She’s my daughter’s shadow. She knows her name and comes when called.

Jinks: First comment we get is how pretty he is, and he is a handsome boy. He loves to be handled, picked up, danced with, etc. He actively seeks attention and enjoys grooming his sister and being very nosy. He has found a happy place in front of a huge window that offers sunshine and a good view of a busy street that gives him plenty of people watching. He enjoys picking up small things and hiding them only to pull them out later.

Gandalf is the cat sitting in the pan. He is in Salt Lake with my son and his girlfriend, and he continues to rule the roost. They have boxes on the counters that cannot be moved as they belong to Gandalf. Apparently, the pan now belongs to Gandalf. He likes the desk chair, so my son works on the couch, so he doesn’t disturb Gandalf. It’s really Gandalf’s apartment. He just lets them live there and pay the rent. He enjoys playing fetch and no matter what is going on, he’s watching as though he’s supervising – and he probably is.

We truly wish you all the best. Thank you for your years of service to both breeds, for the wonderful cats, and your commitment to a world-class breeding program. We hope you are well and if you find yourself in Arizona, feel free to come by and visit the cats (and us) in person. We are grateful that your cats (and you) are a part of our family.
All the best and thank you
Phyllis D

Hi Dr. Henne,
I was sad to read that you are not going to be breeding Brits anymore, but I fully understand. You provided so much more than just the kittens. Thank you.

Here is Enzo at one year old. He allows us to care for him and live in his home. In return he provides endless unconditional love, early morning wake-up calls and the opportunity to serve him sea bass, salmon and oh yes, the occasional 1/4t. Vanilla ice cream which he demands when the freezer is opened (this isn’t a regular occurrence).

Hopefully your medical practice will continue and we can stay in touch.

Blessings,
Lauretta

Hi Suzanne!

I hope you’re doing well! I wanted to give you an update on Daisy. She’s doing very well and has settled into her new home! She sleeps next to me every night and is super excited when she hears my alarm in the morning. She loves having Churu treats and a little duck+liver wet food. She follows me everywhere like my little shadow. She and Alfie, the bunny, are getting along great and always sniff each other in greeting when they see each other, neither are scared anymore. She’s just the sweetest, most lovely cat ever and I love her so much!!!

Thanks so much,
Cindy

Hi Suzanne – I wanted to drop you a quick note to say THANK YOU for my adorable Albus. He has settled in here very well and is beloved by many already. Here are a few shots of him making himself cozy in his new home.

He has brought me so much joy. Thank you again,

Emily

This is Hunter’s favorite position. Koko’s too.
Mary

It’s very hard to get a picture of him. He loves to lie on the coffee table with his hind legs going in the opposite direction making him look huge. He is a big boy and so is Hunter since Koko is here. They love to run and play. Our hallway is a cat run. It’s back and forth every night and morning. We just need to be careful of collisions with us.

He is very playful and plays hard. He is extremely intelligent. He can do kitty puzzles and pretty well obeys us. He is absolutely magnificent. I can do anything to him except trim nails. Neither of them like that. Koko loves to be combed and cuddled.
Mary

Just wanted to reach out and say that we love our Tortellini (we call her Lini)! She celebrated her first birthday with some salmon pâté and a churu and is loving life with her siblings.
Ashley

Good morning, Suzanne,

We are soooo happy to have Jacques and Pierre!! We have done very little since their arrival except watch them, laugh, rub, and just enjoy having them around. We marveled once again at the magic of a cat knowing immediately what their new litter box is for. How do they know? (And why would anyone want to have a dog?) Jacques continues to want lots and lots of rubbing, and Pierre, though very shy at first, has finally gotten used to us and enjoys some rubbing as well.

Thank you for the nice folders that contain their paperwork. We have not yet investigated or activated their chips, but that is such a good idea. There is a typo, I believe, in Pierre‘s paperwork. You listed his weight as 36 pounds, and I’m pretty sure you meant 3.6 pounds. He is just the cutest little guy. Despite his short legs, he seems perfectly proportioned. If Jacques keeps growing, he is going to be a bruiser. He is much bigger than either Victor or Hugo were at approximately the same age. In fact, just before Victor died, he didn’t weigh but maybe a pound more than what Jacques weighs now. So we will see. Pierre can defend himself now, so he’ll have plenty of practice for later.

Pierre loves climbing on our kitchen chairs. He sat there like that for a long time. Too funny. Again, his proportions fit that pose perfectly.

Thanks again, Suzanne.

We love our boys!!

Linda

Hi, Suzanne,
We are Al and Sharon C. from Bella Vista, AR. We purchased twins from you born on 2/15/2023. They are Buddy and Rikki.
I will attach a recent photo.
Buddy is in the foreground. He is a big, lazy mostly standoffish cat. He does enjoy being groomed, sleeping, and eating. He hangs around with us, just beyond reach.
Rikki, in the background, has the flat face. We have to use wipes to keep the tears and stains off her precious face. Rikki is a ball of energy and obviously never read the book about British Shorthairs not wanting to cuddle. We should rename her “Velcro”.
Sharon and I bought them from you in May 2023, because we wanted to, and we justified the purchase as a 40th anniversary present.
The local veterinary pronounced them “perfect” during their last exam.
So, there you have it. Al and Sharon: two crazy old cat people.
Best, Al C.

Though he continues to start vocalizing loudly at dawn! ?

Henry is an absolute sweetheart in all respects, though continues to act like a rooster and screams at dawn until my dog Rylee and i get up!! It’s exhausting but I’m adjusting…
Meg H.

A quiet moment with sweet buddy.

Hi Dr Henne, it was a tough night for Millie and Dusty. Had to share with you. ?
Cathy C.

Suzanne,
Little Pumpkin is such a delight. She has already sent a text late one night to one of my friends. I got a call the next morning asking if everything was alright. And, I caught her using the camera on my iphone and playing video games on my ipad.

She and the Westies are doing well. I had envisioned a more structured introduction but Pumpkin couldn’t be held back. They sleep with me, share a water bowl and sit on the sofa together–what more could I ask for. However, the little Pumpkin has eaten my pups’ food. I have to be more scheduled in feeding Benjamin (5 years old) and Penelope (3 years old) and remove their food bowls. Pumpkin has eaten enough dog food for a 45 lbs dog on 2 occasions. She has her “safe house” which now she only uses for her litter box and her meals but doesn’t use her own water bowl or sleep/play in the safe house.

Today, I have managed to trim the nails on 1 paw and clean her eyes. She enjoys her daily brushing. Pumpkin is fearless, affectionate, and adventurous. You were right–she has quite the personality.
Cheers,
Paula

Happy new year!
We are all doing great!
Larry T.

Hi Dr Henne, had to share this photo with you. The girls, Millie and Dusty, are making great progress. Fed them and was filling their water bowls, turned around and this is what I found. Made my day!! Happy holidays from all 3 of us.  Cathy C

Our girl is thriving and absolutely the queen of the house! We love her so much! She is a constant source of entertainment and chaos that we adore.
Wondering where her bite of dinner is!
Thank you for raising the best kitties!
Tarah B.

Just a quick word to let you know all’s well. Aussie has thoroughly explored the house, is eating and drinking well, using the litterboxes, purrs like crazy. Has the run of the house. Started vocalizing after about two days — I love his voice! He and Agatha are almost touching noses now; Oliver is still coming to terms. But there’s been no unpleasantness/aggression. Just lots of staring at one another and slow-motion movement to show there’s no threat.

He’s so sweet-natured and laid back, a gentleman. Characteristics I love in Brit cats. Also love the head-butts, haven’t had a cat who did that for a long time.

The attached photo shows us watching TV together a couple nights ago. He’ll visit his new vet in a few days, for a meet&greet

Thanks for such a wonderful cat!
Terry H.

Hi Suzanne ~
There’s a whole lotta love packed into those tiny kittens. They are remarkable! So smart, confident, curious, tidy, funny and loving. They now run the place and have accepted us as their staff. We are having a total love fest!
Many thanks,
Kay & Dick