Our royal family

Our cats

Behind every chocolate teddy bear kitten stand our carefully selected breeding cats — health tested, WCF registered and loved as family members.

Quicksilver, a chocolate British Shorthair king lying indoors

KING · CHOCOLATE

Bearchester Chocolate Dream Quicksilver

Our cherished foundation king, Quicksilver is a beautiful example of the British Shorthair breed, distinguished by his outstanding teddy bear expression, deep copper eyes, and wonderfully calm and gentle temperament.

As one of the cornerstones of our breeding program, Quicksilver brings together exceptional type, a loving character, and a strong pedigree. His calm, affectionate nature is a quality we greatly value and hope to preserve in his offspring.

WCF pedigree
Champion bloodlines
Health tested (PKD HCM FIV/FeLV negative)
Raised in our home · Never kept in cages

For us, Quicksilver is more than a breeding male — he is a beloved member of our family and an important part of the Velour Bearchester story.

Penny, a chocolate British Shorthair queen resting on a soft cream blanket

QUEEN · CHOCOLATE

Velour Chocolate Velvet Penny

Sweet, elegant, and unmistakably British, Penny is our beautiful chocolate girl with captivating golden-yellow eyes and a wonderfully gentle presence.

She has the kind of character that makes you fall in love with her — affectionate, calm, and quietly charming. Her rich chocolate coat, lovely expression, and soft feminine features make her a truly special representative of the British Shorthair breed.

WCF pedigree
Champion bloodlines
Health tested (PKD HCM FIV/FeLV negative)
Raised in our home · Never kept in cages

Penny holds a very special place in our cattery. She is not only part of our breeding program, but first and foremost a much-loved member of our family. We look forward to seeing her beautiful qualities reflected in the next generation of Velour Bearchester kittens.