…are DNA tested via Optimal Selection for over 40 genetic diseases, DNA tested with NCSU for the recently identified Sphynx HCM risk gene, their hips and patellas are screened, they are all tested clear for FIV and FELV, are PCR tested (both fecal and URI) every few months proactively, and are scanned every 6-12 months for HCM by a board certified cardiologist.  I feel all pet sphynx should be scanned yearly for this disease, which is why I offer a lifetime health guarantee if my pet homes scan their sphynx yearly and share the results with me. Early detection may be able to prolong life, so proactively scanning your pet is highly recommended. Sharing scan results and transparency is crucial to the improvement of the genetic heart health in this breed and can result in the cessation of using cats with HCM positive close relatives.

All of my cats (and kittens from 3 weeks on) are fed a species appropriate raw diet. Cats are obligate carnivores and as a breeder I feel it is paramount to be well informed on everything pertaining to the health of these animals and nutrition is at the forefront. I feel very strongly about species appropriate diets and woud be happy to discuss in detail what this entails. Adhering to the breed standard is always my goal in each breeding, we are always striving to produce the perfect sphynx. Showing is very important to any serious breeding program, and it’s also a great deal of fun. I am very proud to be the first and only Sphynx Breeder in history in TICA to have achieved 4 consecutive years of Best Sphynx cat, kitten or alter in the world.

All of my cats are an integral part of my family and are never caged. Each litter is raised in their own bedroom, so they have a safe oasis to develop into happy healthy kittens until they are vaccinated and then introduced into the rest of the home. Their bedrooms are furnished with appropriately sized toys, cat trees, beds, heated blankets etc. They are first and foremost part of my family. I believe a well socialized cat is a happy cat, and all of our animals get an abundance of love and attention. Many of my cats and their kittens have become certified animal-assisted therapy pets, so disposition and ease of handling is very important to me. With each planned breeding, my goal is to produce genetically sound kittens, with excellent type and temperament, always with the priority of improving the breed as a whole and the potential for contribution to animal assisted therapy work.