Sphyinx cats(sp)

[roosi]

Does anyone have one? Would they recommend one? I want one, think they are gorgeous!

How much too? Around 1K I believe.

Would it get on with my 8 yr old catty????

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[roosi]

If you have the love and kindness and care to give , and the money to buy one- why the hell not?!

[Velvetee]

I think they are gorgeous too, they seem to have much more character and personality than regular cats. They are quite expensive and if you get one, make sure it's from a reputable breeder.

Bear in mind too, Sphynx cats need alot of care. They have to be bathed on a weekly basis and have to remain in the house, as they have no fur to protect their skins and would also get quite cold.

[roosi]

Thanks Velvetee I am fascinated by them, and they are beautiful looking animals.

I know they would need ultra looked after, I wonder if because they have no fur, they would injure more easily? Probably, but henced the reason I would just keep it indoors. Mind you, I would be scared my cat would scratch it. With no fur, the injury would presumably be far worse than the average feline scratch....

Thanks!!

[Velvetee]

Perhaps you might have to put a little T shirt or vest on it, not only will it keep the cat warm, but will protect the skin from scratches.

[roosi]

CUTE - imagine lol

No you're right enough, but how cute! And keep it away from my other feline, as she wouldn't like to feel left out - will have to think about it long and hard, no rash decisions being made. Will dream for now!

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[roosi]

My cat just now, she rules the roost completely, is traated like a human, I am sure she thinks she is lol.

Joking aside, would hate to make her feel left out, she is a huge part of my life, and gets all the attention just now. The other cat will be far needier, so will weigh eveyrthing up and will let you know if we take the plunge into Sphinx land!!!

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[Velvetee]

Well she might enjoy the company and who knows might become quite maternal towards the new cat. Maybe get some advice from your vet on how to introduce a new cat into the home, with minimal stress to either cat.

[Rosetta]

I am afraid they are not to my liking at all.
If they need a lot of care how will you manage when you go on holiday for instance?

[roosi]

Rosetta, I am an absolutely HUGE animal lover and don't let anything past my cat, she gets everything she need/want, and when we go on holiday (for 2 weeks) twice a year, my mother anf father take it in turns to come round daily to feed and nurture my cat, and spend some time wtih her daily to save her going to the cattery. I would say she has an exceptionally good life, and we manage fine!

[Rosetta]

I wasn't suggesting otherwise roosi, i was just wondering whether the level of care they need is beyond the remit of an ordinary cattery.

[justmetoo]

I have a cattery here in Spain, and these cats are a nightmare to care for, only way is to isolate them, for some reason other cats want to attack them,

[roosi]

justmetoo - interesting, and thanks for the info!

Shame, they probably feel they want to attack them as they look different, and therefore feel threatened by the cat that looks different. I reckon anyway, only reason my puss would go for another cat normally is it feels threatened, and I guess the lack of hair doesn't help these poor wee craters.

I still like them, but am interested in finding out a bit more about them before we consider, and also would need to go see some in the flesh before I would be ultimately sure about buying.

Seems a shame they have to be isolated, I would hate nothing more than to have to isolate it to merely keep it away from being attacked, what a shame that'd be, and would probably kind of put me off getting one. Although I still love the look and said temperament of them.

Thansk again!
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