advice on sourcing a sphynx kitten

eskimo1

hey all, so im in love with sphynx cats! they're hairless bodies feel like a warm peach....mmmm snuggly!!! so im dying to get one but they are few and far between in ireland. I know a breeder who gets all hers imported from russia and various countries, obviously quarantine in needed etc but does anyone know or can advice me on the ins and outs and costs of importing an animal like this from abroad???
mucho appreciato :-)

Danes

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Delancey

I've heard they cost a fortune - strange looking animals I have to say.

boomerang

Am I allowed to recommend a breeder?

DaddyO Sphynx

http://www.facebook.com/DaddyOCats

Groom!

If you are looking for something exotic and can't find a sphinx breeder, I know someone who has a litter of Persian kittens. Divine. PM me if you want details!

Themadhouse

+1 on DaddyO sphynx. I know them and they are extremely ethical breeders with a huge passion for sphynx cats. They show regularly and their cats all have huge personalities and are so friendly and people orientated. They are really promoting the breed at cat shows, changing peoples pre conceived ideas Of bald cats.
There is a cat show coming up in Knocklyon on the 23rd oct, pop along!

Danes

another +1 for DaddyO Sphynx. I have two of their Sphynx and they are fantastic cats, carefully bred, beautifully socialised and an all round joy to live with.

Delancey

Are they expensive to buy ?

Themadhouse

Sphynx would be on the more expensive side of the cat world, couldnt tell you for sure. But they are still rare enough and a breeder will have expenses like importing fresh healthy lines. You can pick one up for a couple of hundred quid cheaper but unfortunalely you could end up with a very sick kitty and/ or someone looking to make a quick buck. Like any breed the health checks/scan/ pediatric neutering/worming/ gccfi registration /possible outside stud fees etc will all determine the cost andd if a breeder is doing ped neutering the kitten will stay for longer, pro til around 16 weeks so that can build up quite a food bill!

eskimo1

Delancey wrote: »

I've heard they cost a fortune - strange looking animals I have to say.

I agree they are strange looking but I think thats what led me to fall in love with them!! And as soon as i came in contact with one I was sold, amazing personalities and such snuggly skin!! :-)

eskimo1

Themadhouse wrote: »

+1 on DaddyO sphynx. I know them and they are extremely ethical breeders with a huge passion for sphynx cats. They show regularly and their cats all have huge personalities and are so friendly and people orientated. They are really promoting the breed at cat shows, changing peoples pre conceived ideas Of bald cats.
There is a cat show coming up in Knocklyon on the 23rd oct, pop along!

Perfect! cheers for the heads up, I will defo go along.....where abouts in knocklyon is it held? the iona centre?

eskimo1

Delancey wrote: »

Are they expensive to buy ?

To get a healthy kitty from a reliable breeder (which I believe is defo the better decision in the long run) ur looking at 1000-1300 squids me thinks.....expensive but well worth it in my eyes

Themadhouse

eskimo1 wrote: »

Perfect! cheers for the heads up, I will defo go along.....where abouts in knocklyon is it held? the iona centre?

Its in the Knocklyon community centre, Idrone road ( behind superquinn). It should be open to the public from about 1230 til 430.

Themadhouse

eskimo1 wrote: »

I agree they are strange looking but I think thats what led me to fall in love with them!! And as soon as i came in contact with one I was sold, amazing personalities and such snuggly skin!! :-)

Did you meet one at a show or elsewhere? I know I'm being nosey!

eskimo1

Themadhouse wrote: »

eskimo1 wrote: »

I agree they are strange looking but I think thats what led me to fall in love with them!! And as soon as i came in contact with one I was sold, amazing personalities and such snuggly skin!! :-)

Did you meet one at a show or elsewhere? I know I'm being nosey!

Im from knocklyon so very handy, will defo go! No I found a breeder and she kindly invited me to come meet her lil family of sphynx cats, I fell in love instantly! Do you have a sphynx yourself?

Delancey

Are they prone to skin problems by any chance ?

eskimo1

Delancey wrote: »

Are they prone to skin problems by any chance ?

not sure bout that one, i think their skin does need extra looking after tho

Danes

They aren't prone to skin problems but because they don't have fur to disperse the natural oils produced by their skin they need to be bathed regularly, some need a weekly bath. The also need to have their ears and nails cleaned and daily eye cleaning too. They are fairly high maintenance and if you get lazy about it, you'll have plenty of Sphynx grot to deal with