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Questions & Answers
Is The Sphynx allergy free?:
It would seem natural to think that a cat with no hair would be allergy free; however this is not necessarily the case. It is wise for someone with allergies - or known allergies to cats, to make it a point to find a Sphynx and hang around him or her for a while prior to commiting to being owned by a Sphynx (that is not a misprint...). It's not the hair on a cat that causes allergies, rather it's Fel D1, a protein in the cat's saliva that causes allergies. When kitty grooms herself, the protein attaches to the cat's dander. So, there's no such thing as a hypoallergenic breed of cat. But if your allergies are mild and you would like to have a cat, you may have a few options: Choose a female: Females tend to produce a lot less of the Fel D1 protein than males. Get males neutered: If you prefer a male, neutered males make less Fel D1 than intact males. Buy an allergy-friendly breed: Some breeds appear to produce less of the protein including the Cornish, Devon, Selkirk Rex, Sphynx, and Siberian. With this in mind, please be sure to visit a Sphynx in person if you can before purchasing one. That way you'll be able to tell if your allergies can tolerate a Sphynx or not.
Will my Sphynx get along with other dogs and cats?:
The Sphynx is a very social breed. As with any new environment, it may take a few days to get acclimated to their new surroundings, but most Sphynx cats get along with other cats and dogs. Our kittens/cats are raised with dogs, cats and childen. They are loved, cuddled and "sniffed" on a daily basis!
Does my Sphynx cat get cold?:
Yes, we do get cold! The Sphynx always likes to curl up in a blanket, your clean laundry, or anything they can climb inside of and snuggle. Since this breed is an indoor cat, it is a good idea that you provide an area or two in which your baby can get warmth should they get cold. In the winter, it is very important that the Sphynx have a warm area that they have access to. A heated cat bed can be purchased from most pet catalogs, like Fosters and Smith, or simply a blanket in which is roomy enough to crawl inside of.
Why does a Sphynx cost so much money?
The cost of a Sphynx depends upon quality, baldness, temperment, and breed type. Pet Sphynx typically run between $1200 -1500 when you are dealing with a reputable breeder and should be guaranteed for health related issues for at least a period of 1 year. In The Nude Sphynx puts health first and guarantees your kitten from genetic disease for 2 years. While there is no "replacing" love once you are attached, we can reserve another place in your heart, should the rare situation occur - and this is a belief we stand behind with all of our kittens once they are placed in their new homes. I keep using the words "reputable breeder" because all of us out here that fall under that category seek veterinary care or advice from the moment our kittens are out of the womb. Shots are up to date, pets are spayed and neutered prior to going to their new homes, kittens are bathed and given quality nutritious food, our cats are blood typed and our breeder females are scanned for HCM before being bred. Attention is given every step of the way in order for you to have a happy, healthy and well adjusted kitten. Our heart and souls go into these cats and we strive to find them the best homes possible.
What is HCM?
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is the most common heart disease in cats. It is a heart muscle disease in which the muscular walls of the left ventricle become abnormally thickened. Abnormalities arise and are called congestive heart failure, which in turn, makes it hard for the cat to breathe. Many times, this can cause a heart murmur that often becomes louder with excitement or softens as a cat relaxes. At the present time, there is no cure for this disease. The veterinarian may prescribe medications in an effort to reduce the signs of heart failure and to help the heart function as efficiently as possible. The good news is that a cat with HCM may enjoy an essentially normal life for a number of years. The bad news is that the long term outlook for a cat that is suffering from severe heart failure is often guarded to "poor" despite everyone's best efforts. In an effort to be one of many breeders with the intent on eradicating this disease, all of my breeder cats will be echocardiogramed each year. And while there is no guarantee that HCM won't come up in a kitten along the way, I care about both you and your pet AFTER the purchase and along with proper scanning done on my cats, as well as other breeder's cats, chances of HCM will go significantly down, until there is a cure for this disease.
It would seem natural to think that a cat with no hair would be allergy free; however this is not necessarily the case. It is wise for someone with allergies - or known allergies to cats, to make it a point to find a Sphynx and hang around him or her for a while prior to commiting to being owned by a Sphynx (that is not a misprint...). It's not the hair on a cat that causes allergies, rather it's Fel D1, a protein in the cat's saliva that causes allergies. When kitty grooms herself, the protein attaches to the cat's dander. So, there's no such thing as a hypoallergenic breed of cat. But if your allergies are mild and you would like to have a cat, you may have a few options: Choose a female: Females tend to produce a lot less of the Fel D1 protein than males. Get males neutered: If you prefer a male, neutered males make less Fel D1 than intact males. Buy an allergy-friendly breed: Some breeds appear to produce less of the protein including the Cornish, Devon, Selkirk Rex, Sphynx, and Siberian. With this in mind, please be sure to visit a Sphynx in person if you can before purchasing one. That way you'll be able to tell if your allergies can tolerate a Sphynx or not.
Will my Sphynx get along with other dogs and cats?:
The Sphynx is a very social breed. As with any new environment, it may take a few days to get acclimated to their new surroundings, but most Sphynx cats get along with other cats and dogs. Our kittens/cats are raised with dogs, cats and childen. They are loved, cuddled and "sniffed" on a daily basis!
Does my Sphynx cat get cold?:
Yes, we do get cold! The Sphynx always likes to curl up in a blanket, your clean laundry, or anything they can climb inside of and snuggle. Since this breed is an indoor cat, it is a good idea that you provide an area or two in which your baby can get warmth should they get cold. In the winter, it is very important that the Sphynx have a warm area that they have access to. A heated cat bed can be purchased from most pet catalogs, like Fosters and Smith, or simply a blanket in which is roomy enough to crawl inside of.
Why does a Sphynx cost so much money?
The cost of a Sphynx depends upon quality, baldness, temperment, and breed type. Pet Sphynx typically run between $1200 -1500 when you are dealing with a reputable breeder and should be guaranteed for health related issues for at least a period of 1 year. In The Nude Sphynx puts health first and guarantees your kitten from genetic disease for 2 years. While there is no "replacing" love once you are attached, we can reserve another place in your heart, should the rare situation occur - and this is a belief we stand behind with all of our kittens once they are placed in their new homes. I keep using the words "reputable breeder" because all of us out here that fall under that category seek veterinary care or advice from the moment our kittens are out of the womb. Shots are up to date, pets are spayed and neutered prior to going to their new homes, kittens are bathed and given quality nutritious food, our cats are blood typed and our breeder females are scanned for HCM before being bred. Attention is given every step of the way in order for you to have a happy, healthy and well adjusted kitten. Our heart and souls go into these cats and we strive to find them the best homes possible.
What is HCM?
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is the most common heart disease in cats. It is a heart muscle disease in which the muscular walls of the left ventricle become abnormally thickened. Abnormalities arise and are called congestive heart failure, which in turn, makes it hard for the cat to breathe. Many times, this can cause a heart murmur that often becomes louder with excitement or softens as a cat relaxes. At the present time, there is no cure for this disease. The veterinarian may prescribe medications in an effort to reduce the signs of heart failure and to help the heart function as efficiently as possible. The good news is that a cat with HCM may enjoy an essentially normal life for a number of years. The bad news is that the long term outlook for a cat that is suffering from severe heart failure is often guarded to "poor" despite everyone's best efforts. In an effort to be one of many breeders with the intent on eradicating this disease, all of my breeder cats will be echocardiogramed each year. And while there is no guarantee that HCM won't come up in a kitten along the way, I care about both you and your pet AFTER the purchase and along with proper scanning done on my cats, as well as other breeder's cats, chances of HCM will go significantly down, until there is a cure for this disease.
