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Did breeder B mention WHY she doesn't want your dog in her home?
Maybe she's had a bad experience with a potential owner bringing dogs into her home and reacting poorly to the cats...
One of the pet shops here had a shop cat that was attacked in the store by a great dane with an irresponsible owner, and after that they were leary of people bringing dogs in the store.
On the other hand she shouldn't even offer to adopt any cats out to you if she doesn't know your home will be suitable (which would require her knowing your dog is ok with the cat and vice versa). A good breeder would make sure their cats are going to the right homes.
As far as adult cat versus kitten, it kind of depends on the individual cat and your dog.
In GENERAL kittens are more malleable and will take more easily to being around dogs.
On the other hand if your dog has the right personality an adult cat could be fine. My adult dogs are very calm around cats and just about any adult cat gets used to them quickly or even ends up wanting to cuddle with them. Unless the cat is just terrified and vicious with dogs I haven't had any problems. I have an adopted adult calico that fell in love with all of my dogs and loves new dogs as long as they're calm.
If your dog is excitable and not used to cats, and you don't think you can get them to behave calmly an adult cat probably wouldn't be a good idea unless the cat is already very used to dogs. If your dog will stay calm and not jump at the cat or try to play with them then you would probably be ok with an adult cat, granted the cat isn't terrified or acts feral upon meeting your dog. Some adult cats just HATE dogs and nothing seems to change their mind, no matter how easygoing the dog is.
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