Our Breeding Programme
Discover the heart of Siratsa's breeding philosophy, where intention, care, and responsibility shape the future of our beloved Scottish Folds and Scottish Shorthairs. Learn how we prioritise welfare above all else, ensuring every kitten is healthy, happy, and ready for a lifetime of love.
Beyond Volume and Trends
At Siratsa, our breeding program is built on intent, evidence, and responsibility, not volume or fleeting trends. Every pairing is thoughtfully planned with a long-term vision for the breed, carefully balancing health, structure, temperament, and genetic integrity. We prioritise welfare above all else, ensuring that our kittens are genetically sound, emotionally secure, and raised in a nurturing environment that prepares them for life as cherished family companions. Beautiful cats are important, but healthy, confident cats are our ultimate goal. We are deeply committed to transparency and continuous learning, constantly seeking advice from geneticists, and international experienced breeders to ensure we're making the best decisions for our cats.
Our Commitment to the Breed
We want you to know that our cats are bred with intention, care, and responsibility, not for volume, trends, or profit. Our breeding decisions are carefully planned, evidence-based, and made with the long-term health of the breed in mind. Raised as family members in our home, their physical health, emotional wellbeing, and temperament are just as important as their appearance. No corners are cut, no shortcuts are taken, and no animal is treated as a number. Infact we have invested over $1m over the last 18 years into improving this breed. Choosing a Siratsa kitten means choosing breeders who are deeply invested in protecting the future of the breed and supporting families long after their kitten comes home. We strive to offer the best in Australia without a premium price tag. In more than 18 years as Australia's leading breeder of Scottish cats, we have never bred cat that has been affected with SFOCD, that's a fact!
Pride in Our Lines
We're particularly proud of the balance we've achieved in our Scottish Fold and Scottish Shorthair lines: strong genetic foundations, sound structure, and beautiful, stable temperaments. We've worked diligently to improve health outcomes and true breed type while avoiding extremes. Our cats not only meet the breed standard but are also comfortable in their bodies, confident in their environment, and genuinely easy to live with. Temperament is never an afterthought; affectionate, calm, and people-focused cats are essential to our program. Through careful planning and the introduction of world-class international bloodlines, we've achieved unique colour and pattern combinations without compromising health or welfare. With every Siratsa kitten, we aim for consistency and longevity: a healthy, genetically sound cat with a loving nature, raised to thrive as a cherished family member for many years to come.
"The kittens are raised entirely in our home, as part of everyday family life, not in a separate cattery or commercial setup."
Jayce and Matt, Siratsa Cats