When looking for a Sphynx....
Ask the breeder if they scan for HCM and how often they rescan cats in their breeding program. We scan our cats every 12 to 24 months depending on availability of scanning for as long as a cat is in our breeding program after they are a 1 year old. Scans are considered valid if the cat is one year or older and awake when scanned.
A breeder who scans should be willing to send a copy of recent scans or a picture of same. Kittens are unlikely to be scanned as the results would not be valid but their parents should be.
A good breeder to work with is one who is willing to answer questions about their cats or the breed. A bonus is one who is willing to refer you to others that may have a better cat or kitten for your family.
Ask the breeder if they scan for HCM and how often they rescan cats in their breeding program. We scan our cats every 12 to 24 months depending on availability of scanning for as long as a cat is in our breeding program after they are a 1 year old. Scans are considered valid if the cat is one year or older and awake when scanned.
A breeder who scans should be willing to send a copy of recent scans or a picture of same. Kittens are unlikely to be scanned as the results would not be valid but their parents should be.
A good breeder to work with is one who is willing to answer questions about their cats or the breed. A bonus is one who is willing to refer you to others that may have a better cat or kitten for your family.
