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When Policy Meets Science: DBE, Health, and the Ethics of Breeding -An Important Milestone for DBE Within GCCF
This week, the GCCF introduced formal registration guidelines for cats carrying Dominant Blue Eye (DBE) variants. There was also a small...
Maria Niewiadomska
May 216 min read


THE CONSCIOUS KITTEN: GROWING RESILIENCE Part 4 — True Socialisation: What It Is — and What It Is Not
These days, too many people confuse activity for confidence. They see compliance and call it trust. But a kitten that runs up to every...
Maria Niewiadomska
May 202 min read


The Conscious Kitten: Growing Resilience Part 3 – Rhythm, regulation and trust
From the start, kittens rely on rhythm. Touch, nursing, sleeping, waking, little adventures… then back to safety. Again and again. It’s...
Maria Niewiadomska
May 203 min read


The Conscious Kitten: Growing Resilience — Part 2: Immune Maturity
A kitten doesn’t come into the world with a ready immune system — it builds one, piece by piece, starting with something as tiny as...
Maria Niewiadomska
May 113 min read


The Conscious Kitten: Neurological Maturity: Part 1 The Unfinished Architecture.
People often like to say, ‘Wow, kittens are so fearless! They watch them darting across the room, leaping on siblings, swatting at a...
Maria Niewiadomska
May 114 min read


IconicSX is now TICA Outstanding Cattery!!!
We are beyond excited to share some incredible news with all of you! IconicSX Cattery has officially been awarded the prestigious TICA...
Maria Niewiadomska
Jan 162 min read


✨ First DBE Celestial Gene Confirmed in a Sphynx Cat ✨
We are proud to announce that IconicSX Cattery is home to the first Sphynx cat with a genetically confirmed DBE Celestial gene. O ur...
Maria Niewiadomska
Jan 63 min read


🌟 IconicSX is Officially GCCF Approved Breeder! 🌟
We are beyond thrilled to announce that IconicSX is now officially part of the GCCF Breeder Scheme as GCCF Approved Breeder ! 🎉...
Maria Niewiadomska
Dec 9, 20242 min read


A Closer Look at the Recent ALMS1 and HCM Study: Are We Missing the Full Picture?
There has been growing discussion among breeders about the ALMS1 gene and its connection to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in Sphynx...
Maria Niewiadomska
Oct 31, 20245 min read


Why Extensive Gene Testing Is a Responsible Choice—Even If some genes are Not Yet Linked to the Sphynx Breed.
Recently, I learned that some discussions in a local Facebook group involved mockery of my choice to test my cats for a wide range of...
Maria Niewiadomska
Oct 31, 20242 min read


Watch Out for Unethical & Back Yard Breeders: Spotting Red Flags and Why Research Matters
When choosing a cat breeder, it’s essential to be careful and do your research. Not all breeders follow ethical practices. Some may sell...
Maria Niewiadomska
Jul 8, 20243 min read


Buy Only from Breeders Who Neuter First: Promoting Ethical Cats Breeding Practices.
Responsible breeding focuses on putting the well-being and contentment of animals first. A key aspect involves neutering kittens before...
Maria Niewiadomska
Jul 8, 20242 min read


Understanding HCM in Sphynx Cats: Promoting Healthy Breeding Practices
Did you know that having one copy of a particular gene can result in a dangerous heart problem in Sphynx cats? This condition is called...
Maria Niewiadomska
Jul 5, 20244 min read


Ethical Sphynx Cat Breeding: Ensuring Quality and Clear DNA
Say hello to the ethical Sphynx cat breeding scene where top-notch quality and clean DNA lead the way. IconicSx.com based in North-East...
Maria Niewiadomska
Jul 5, 20242 min read
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