Henry and Mabel
Back in middle school, Amanda came across an issue of Cat Fancy magazine in the school library. It had a centerfold of a new breed called Sphynx. The hairless felines instantly caught her eye, and she decided then and there that one day she would have one to call her own. It took many years and lots of research, but in 2013 she found just the right one and made the big purchase.
In researching hairless cats, Amanda also came across rex breeds. Cats with short wavy fur that are less likely to effect people with allergies. When Amanda found an F2 rex/sphynx cross kitten that had the rex fur and the sphynx body, she knew it was the one she wanted.
Henry and Mabel came home with us in April 2013. They are the best of friends, the kids carry them around and make them beaded hemp and yarn toys, and even the two members of our family with cat allergies are able to love and snuggle both of the kitties without a problem. So we decided to breed them in hopes that their kittens would share their hypo-allergenic qualities and their super social skills.
Unfortunately, there seems to be a compatibility issue between Henry and Mabel, and after three litters and only one surviving kitten, we have decided to retire Mabel from breeding and try to find a new lady friend for Henry.
We are expecting a litter in late March, an accidental cross between Henry and Floki.
Kittens will be vet checked, vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped, and spayed/neutered before they leave.
In researching hairless cats, Amanda also came across rex breeds. Cats with short wavy fur that are less likely to effect people with allergies. When Amanda found an F2 rex/sphynx cross kitten that had the rex fur and the sphynx body, she knew it was the one she wanted.
Henry and Mabel came home with us in April 2013. They are the best of friends, the kids carry them around and make them beaded hemp and yarn toys, and even the two members of our family with cat allergies are able to love and snuggle both of the kitties without a problem. So we decided to breed them in hopes that their kittens would share their hypo-allergenic qualities and their super social skills.
Unfortunately, there seems to be a compatibility issue between Henry and Mabel, and after three litters and only one surviving kitten, we have decided to retire Mabel from breeding and try to find a new lady friend for Henry.
We are expecting a litter in late March, an accidental cross between Henry and Floki.
Kittens will be vet checked, vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped, and spayed/neutered before they leave.
Rescue Work
I'm a huge supporter of spaying and neutering, and rescue and adoption. That said, many people believe that breeding any animals, especially cats and dogs, takes homes away from shelter animals in desperate need of adoption. To an extent, I agree. I can say that since I started doing rescue work in 1992, I have never seen a sphynx or rex cat come through the rescue I ran (2004-2013), or the local shelter where I volunteered (off and on 1992-1999). Also, as someone who has to select a pet based on the allergies in the household, I can assure you that the kittens we produce are not competing for the same homes as shelter kittens. Why? Because if you have a severe cat allergy, you won't be looking to adopt a furry kitty from the local shelter. That's likely why you've come here, to find a cat that you can't easily find in a shelter. And that's OK. Don't feel guilty about it.
As a responsible breeder, I continue to extend my reach into the world of rescue. Unfortunately, due to allergy issues, I can no longer rescue all of the varieties of pets I once did. I can however offer to take in any unwanted sphynx or rex cats who are being displaced for whatever reason. I provide any vet care that isn't current (FIV test, vaccinations, worming, Frontline, microchip, spay/neuter, etc.), any training or medical care needed, and take the time to screen homes to assure good permanent placements. As with our own kittens, any cats coming in through the rescue will be adopted out on a return contract, and all will be spayed/neutered before they leave. If you have a sphynx or rex breed cat that you can no longer keep, and you'd like to surrender him or her, please send me an email. Please note that I do not pay for surrendered cats, and the adoption fee I'll ask for rescued kitties will be modest (meant to cover expenses).
As a responsible breeder, I continue to extend my reach into the world of rescue. Unfortunately, due to allergy issues, I can no longer rescue all of the varieties of pets I once did. I can however offer to take in any unwanted sphynx or rex cats who are being displaced for whatever reason. I provide any vet care that isn't current (FIV test, vaccinations, worming, Frontline, microchip, spay/neuter, etc.), any training or medical care needed, and take the time to screen homes to assure good permanent placements. As with our own kittens, any cats coming in through the rescue will be adopted out on a return contract, and all will be spayed/neutered before they leave. If you have a sphynx or rex breed cat that you can no longer keep, and you'd like to surrender him or her, please send me an email. Please note that I do not pay for surrendered cats, and the adoption fee I'll ask for rescued kitties will be modest (meant to cover expenses).
Our Cats
Our household currently consists of six cats. We have a combination of breeding and pet-only kitties, each with their own personality.
NetherQuartz was born via C-section on July 19, 2015. He is Henry's only male offspring. His mother was a domestic short hair. We had originally kept him back with the plan to breed him to Floki. Unfortunately, our home is not big enough for two unaltered males, and our move is taking much longer than originally anticipated, so we won't have the space for two separate breeding programs for a while yet. This means that NetherQuartz will be neutered and placed up for adoption to an approved home (on return contract). I will hesitantly part with him for $650. He will be neutered, current on vaccinations (with vet papers and rabies certificate), current on Frontline, and microchipped before he leaves. I will also apply nail caps before he moves out to prevent any accidental scratches. He' very playful and will play with anyone, cat, human, or dog, and has accidentally scratched the kids once or twice. He's a big love though and doen't mind the kids picking him up or carrying him around. He does fine with the other cat, and the dog. He uses the litter box and the scratching post/cat tree. Thus far he has never sprayed, despite being an intact male.