Reputable breeders? Hey guys! As you can probably tell by the title, I plan on getting a sphynx kitten. I am well aware of the time/cost/attention/care and everything...
Shits4Brains replied:
When researching breeders a great question to ask is if mom and dad have both been screened for HCM. This requires an EKG performed by a veterinary cardiologist, it costs money and disreputable breeders probably wouldn't bother. I would want to see records of the parents screenings.
abcdthc replied:
Just to be clear by "shipped" breeders usually mean you drive half way and they meet you. Not like they throw kitty in a box and head to the PO. That being said, I only own one sphynx. He's fine mostly (a few colds this winter) but I certainly cant say that the breeder i used is 100% gtg. Nice lady, cute cats. www.sphynx-cattery.com
Spikekuji replied:
I had my boys shipped via airline. They arrived in an airline approved carrier with a little tray for kibble and lots of blankets. They were wearing jackets made of tube socks. Very cute. Go to cat shows if you can. I'm researching breeders for my mom who wants a particular dog breed. Investigate breeders via (I'm forgetting the name here) the group that holds cat shows. For dogs, they have sub-clubs based on breed and/or region. You can also get valuable info on what to look for in a good breeder.
bjisba41 replied:
I just got mine from www.kytykittens.com I tracked down a sphynx from the same breed as my sister's that was sold as a breeder. So technically, my kitten is my sister's cat's niece. The cat is awesome, a real ball of energy. Travel wise: She was dropped off at Kansas City Airport at 8 am CST, left at 10 am for Atlanta, had a 2 hour layover there, and made it to Albany, NY around 5:30. For 10 hours in her carrier, she was fine. Good luck in the hunt!
Anybody know of a good dog sitter. I have a 100lb 9 year old baby that does not do well being kenneled.
Rebecca R. replied:
I highly recommended Dog Pawz in the Crossroads district. I take my Weimaraner there everyday. They do not kennel...they have wide open play pin rooms for the dogs to be together and they have staff on-site 24 hours a day interacting with them and taking them on walks. They even have a login/password that they give you to their website to see your dog on live webcam.