Emeralds & Ice Persians

About Us

Conservation Breeder

We are a *very* small hobby breeder, located about 30 minutes outside of Seattle. We are part of a conservation program for the Dearheart line, and are working in conjunction with a dedicated network of breeders around the country to protect and expand the gene pool of these gorgeous (and once nearly extinct) cats. Our sweet boy, Gus is the father of all our babies. Ivy & Mia are our females. All three are absolutely beautiful, and have fantastic (if not somewhat ridiculous) personalities. Our cats are genetically cleared for all the diseases that tend to plague non-Dearheart Persians. We anticipate having 2-4 litters per year. Kittens will be availble to loving homes.

Our family...

We are a normal (ish- haha) family, consisting of myself, my husband, our three boys (10, 13, & 15), and the furballs.

We live about 30 minutes outside of Seattle, in a large home on nearly an acre. My husband (Jason) and I are Real Estate Brokers, meaning we largely work from home. We spend a whole lot of time hanging out as a family.

Our cats are primarily pets. They roam the house freely (most of the time), just as any other cat would. They hang out with us all day, and often sleep with the kids at night. These cats are SUPER social. Their strong preference is to be with their people. Gus has a particular affinity for my youngest son, and will go out of his way to seek him out. I regularly find them snuggled up “playing video games” or watching movies together. They’re like two little peas in a pod. Meanwhile, Ivy’s favorite place to sleep is on me. She also enjoys watching us cook from her favorite kitchen stool. Weird, I know. But she really does love it. Mia absolutely adores Jason. If he sits on the couch, she's generally on his lap within about 30 seconds.

The point is, these cats aren’t just beautiful, they’re friendly. Ridiculously so. Seriously, sometimes they’re over the top. And that’s not an accident. We believe that cats should actively seek out attention from their humans, not run and hide the minute they hear a kid come into the room. I’m sure you’ve come across breeders who refuse to sell cats to families with young kids. We have too. They argue that kids are too rowdy, or a cat might get hurt. We think that’s BS. Yeah, of course it’s important to teach children to be respectful of animals, especially a small kitten, and it’s important to monitor them. But frankly, cats have 6 ends, 5 of which are pointy. If your kid is too rough, they’ll likely get a swift correction in the form of a scratch. Most kids are smart enough to figure that one out.

That said, our kittens will be handled by our entire family from birth, and go to their new homes used to all the chaos of a normal household. Again… We have 3 boys. One of which is severely Autistic and thinks riding through the kitchen at full speed on his hover board is perfectly reasonable. Our home is not particularly quiet. Kids (and sometims parents) yell, doors slam, vaccuums are a thing, etc.

These kittens will come to your home ready to be part of the family.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please contact us if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Do you have any available kittens?

YES! Four perfect little Ivy x Gus babies were born on 3/6/25. Two boys & two girls. They will be ready to go to their new homes in mid-May.

We are also expecting the very first Mia x Gus litter just after Easter. assuming all goes well, those babies should be ready to go home around the 4th of July.

How much do these kittens cost?

Our kittens start at $3500 as pets (no breeding rights).

Do you have a waitlist?

No. I don’t keep a waitlist. Mostly because I don’t believe in taking $$$ from people until I know for a fact that I have a kitten for them. Also, we breed these cats strictly for the joy of it. If anything changes on our end, I don’t want to be obligated to continue breeding because I have a list of people waiting for babies.

Instead, we start taking reservations once a litter is a couple weeks old. The fee to reserve a kitten is $1,000, which is both non-refundable and non-transferable (as is standard in the industry). Please be absolutely sure you will be able to take a kitten prior to sending us your fee.

Of course, if for some unforeseen reason WE cannot hand over your kitten, your reservation fee will be refunded immediately.

What if I live far away?

We can ship nationwide via pet nanny (at an extra cost, paid directly to the nanny by the buyer).

Can I breed my kitten?

Maybe. A few kittens are sold to breeders who are already part of our conservation program, or those who are willing to join us, and help expand the Dearheart bloodline. The rest will be sold on spay/neuter contracts that will be strictly enforced.

Are you kittens registered?

Our kittens are CFA registered.

Are your cats health tested?

Yep. All three adults have been genetically cleared for the inherited diseases that tend to plague Persians, and we are more than happy to prove it.

Are you a scammer?

No.

Ha! That’s exactly what a scammer would say, right???

I added this section for the sole purpose of making folks aware that there are a TON of kitten scams out there. Please, please, please be careful.

If a “breeder” is not willing to do a live FaceTime/Zoom call with you, THEY ARE A SCAMMER.

My policy is that I will not take $$$ from a buyer UNTIL I have done a live video call with them, unless they have previously adopted one of our babies. I want you to be totally comfortable, and frankly, these calls are how I vet potential homes.

Contact Us

Reserve Your Baby!

Four perfect babies (2 boys & 2 girls) will be ready to go to their forever homes mid-May.

Please fill out the inquiry form, and we'll get right back to you.

We are acutely aware that there are a LOT of kitten scams out there. That’s not us. We are very happy provide references and introduce you to the babies, and show you the environment they grow up in via FaceTime/Zoom.

Also, follow us on Facebook for the most up to date photos and litter information.