Thanks all. She's a sweetheart!
Very nice markings and the toes look almost human. I never saw one in real life either. Do they get cold easily? Your kitty looks like it needs a warm coat. What is the kitty's name?
Ruth, they wear coats routinely because you're right, they DO get cold easily. They also get sunburned so they need to be indoor cats. The breeder Paige got the kitten from has an excellent reputation and is extremely responsible with the cats' health. The cats get health tests such as annual or bi-annual echocardiograms by a board certified veterinary cardiologist, as we as the appropriate DNA tests for PKD1, (kidney disease) PRA, (progressive retinal atrophy) CMS,(congenital myasthenic syndrome [muscle weakness]) blood typing etc., genetic predispositions for either cats in general or Sphyx in particular, so a responsible breeder is vital to propagating continued good health for the breed. The breeder also never breeds any queens before they have reached full adulthood and been scanned for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and other genetic health issues, which helps prevent the spread of them. All those records plus regular checkups etc., are available to any potential adopter, plus phone numbers are provided of the vet, lab, all the veterinary resources etc., for the adopter to verify all information.
Paige has been on the waiting list for over a year. The breeder only allows her queens to produce a couple of litters a year so they're not stressed which can affect their health. The breeder has I think only 2 or 3 queens, and the litters are small so there's typically a long waiting list. The potential owners are also very thoroughly checked out too, because owning a Sphynx is different than owning a regular cat. They require routine bathing, cleaning, their supervision is different because they're not allowed outside etc. This particular line is also a very delicate build, so they're a bit fragile when they're young first adopted out, even though the Breeder waits till they're 16 weeks before she will place them. When it came Paige's turn (finally!) to pick from the litter via dozens of photos and videos she was provided with, she saw this tiny little female with the cutest heart shaped markings! Paige's birthday is on valentines day, and Paige's middle name is Valentine, and the breeder had named the baby Valentine, so it seemed obvious that that one was hers!
All the kittens are personally delivered to their new owners one way or another, driving or by plane depending on how far away the new owners are. They are also welcome to visit the breeder and tour the facility and pick the animal up directly, whichever the new owner prefers. The Breeder personally flew the kitty to Nashville, safe and secure in the cabin of the plane (and in her arms most of the way too...shhhhh!
) and delivered her to Paige who was waiting at the Airport to to take possession.
They've kept the name Valentine. She is very, very sweet.
Getting acquainted with William's beard! :lol:
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