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Some sphynx news

post #1 of 6
1/29/10 at 10:53am
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I am trying to decide what to do about getting a sphynx.
My husband did call Cleos breeder and left messages but we have not heard from him.
I know he is busy right now.
He still is my first choice.
I trust him and he has nice cats.
Another breeder wrote me today and has kittens that will be ready in feb.
They said they go fast but I do not wnat to rush into anything.
I alo wrote another breeder but she has not replied yet and has kittens.
They will be ready around may but we have no shows after may until August.
I am not going by sex or color.
I am going by type and standards.


I was hoping for a kitten that I could start showing in March.
I prefer to show kittens as soon as they are 4 months old.
These kittens would be 7 months by August so I am not sure if they would be nice in the ring.
Decisions Decisions.
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post #2 of 6
1/29/10 at 1:04pm
IMO any time a breeder says "they are going fast" - tells me its a yellow or red flag to hurry up and make a decision. I think you should sit down and decide at least the sex and think about what you really want.

I know our next Ocicat will be a chocolate-silver boy from our Oci breeder friend (not Jack's breeder, but another one that helped pick Jack out). She specializes in chocolates and choco-silvers. She knows we will want a boy and I'm willing to wait - we won't get him till next year - see what she has in the spring of 2011 as far as litters. Then I can get him by end of summer in good weather and show as a kitten in the fall shows.
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post #3 of 6
1/29/10 at 1:24pm
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Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45 View Post
IMO any time a breeder says "they are going fast" - tells me its a yellow or red flag to hurry up and make a decision. I think you should sit down and decide at least the sex and think about what you really want.
I agree with GK. Think about what you want.

If you know and trust Cleo's breeder, I would be inclined to get on his waiting list and just wait for the right kitten.
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post #4 of 6
1/29/10 at 1:31pm
There is nothing wrong with being interested in other breedings and blood lines, I have that tendency as well with my favorite breed of dog.
However, I do want to encourage you to stay on top of contacting that busy breeder if you found one you trust and you got in your opinion a great cat from them, stick with them. You know you by going with them you chances of a healthy gorgeous sweet kitty that you can show from a honest breeder is really good kwim?

I would pass on the breeder that says their kittens are selling fast, just my two cents A good kitten isn't an impulse and hurry high pressure to buy, it is a VERY big decision and this kitten will be around for hopefully twenty years, so it isn't a big deal to wait months or even a year if you need for the right kitten/breeder.
Good luck!
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post #5 of 6
1/29/10 at 1:57pm
Jacky,

Cleo's breeder is now the TICA southeast regional director, so he is busier than ever with that added responsibility in addition to his judging schedule.

If you want a show quality kitten from him, tell him that yourself, sign a contract and put a deposit down. Then he knows you're serious and he will make sure you get that special cat.
If you feel it's important to show the kitten at a young age, there are 3 TICA shows in California for May/June.
Many of us travel out of state if we need to show our cats. There's always a way to get your kitten/cat into a show.
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post #6 of 6
1/29/10 at 4:29pm
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Nial,
I know he is the new Regional Director and was in Japan.
I also heard he has been promoted to a Allbreed judge and he is coming to Arcadia in feb.
I do not want to harrass him.
He knows what kitten I wanted.
We had talked about the price last Dec and he was going to send pictures but I think he got busy.
I will not be showing in my area next month and we be going to Reno in May.
Of course I like his cats and he is my first choice and if we ever get ahold of him I would give a deposit and sign a contract.
People in CFA already have accused Wrinkles of being outcrossed to a siamese.
She is not a outcross at all.
I paln on showing her in CFA until she fgets her Winners Ribbons then she will only be shown in TICA.
I am bringing her pedigree tomorrow and DNA test.
I did not write that breeder that emailed me back so do not worry about it.
I can do the Arcadia TICA shows as long as my sister can take care of my other cats.
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