You scroll past another video. Two queens maybe three nursing together. The comments never change — hearts, smiles, so beautiful, such love. In feral colonies this happens when it has to. A mother dies, one rejects her babies, another can’t make enough milk. The food is often scared and limited . that’s when they mix litters together.  It’s instinct and survival. But in a proper breeding program it shouldn’t happen unless something breaks — illness, milk loss, complete reject

On 20th September 2025, just four months after first stepping into the show halls, both IconicSX Selina Kyle and Vincent became Champions under The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF) — the UK’s most rigorous and internationally respected registry for pedigree cats. Each of their qualifying certificates was awarded by a different GCCF judge, with assessments carried out independently and in line with strict breed-specific standards. Iconicsx Selina Kyle is the 1st GCCF

How the 2025 Update Impacts DBE Breeders in the UK This week, the GCCF introduced formal registration guidelines for cats carrying Dominant Blue Eye (DBE) variants. There was also a small update — a paragraph in a policy document — but for those of us working transparently with these lines, it meant everything. “The registration policy for the breed does not exclude DBE cats from GCCF registration.” — GCCF Registration Policy, 2025 update For the first time, structure replace

These days, too many people confuse activity for confidence. They see compliance and call it trust. But a kitten that runs up to every person isn’t always brave. And a kitten that stays still when squeezed isn’t always relaxed. Iconicsx Bruce and Iconicsx Selina True socialisation isn’t how fast they approach strangers. Or how long they let themselves be held. It’s not about performance. It’s about emotional regulation. And regulation takes time. It needs rhythm. It needs res

Let's tlak about Kitten Emotional Regulation. From the start, kittens rely on rhythm. Touch, nursing, sleeping, waking, little adventures… then back to safety. Again and again. It's not random.  It ’s biology doing what biology does best — build from repetition. Iconicsx Selina Kyle - DBE CEL Odd Eyed Kitten This rhythm — it’s more than just comforting. It teaches the body how to shift gears. It gives the brain signals: now it’s time to go, now it’s time to rest. It builds

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 bacteria. When a kitten is born, it’s a blank slate — sterile, untouched by the outside world. But almost immediately, something beautiful happens. As it nurses, is licked clean, and nestles up against its mother, she shares with it a whole invisible world of microbes. Researchers like Chan et al. (2013) and Zakošek Pipan et al. (2020) have descr

People often like to say, ‘Wow, kittens are so fearless! They watch them darting across the room, leaping on siblings, swatting at a flicker of light on the wall, and they figure — this kitten’s ready for anything. But here’s the truth: what you see on the outside doesn’t tell the whole story. Underneath that playful energy, there’s a brain that’s still working hard to finish wiring itself. It’s busy building the roads, the bridges, the connections that will shape how the ki

We are beyond excited to share some incredible news with all of you! IconicSX Cattery has officially been awarded the prestigious TICA Outstanding Cattery Certificate , a recognition that highlights our dedication to providing a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment for our cats. A Milestone Achievement On 9th January , our cattery underwent a comprehensive inspection by a licensed veterinarian as part of the TICA Outstanding Cattery Program. This process involved an

We are beyond thrilled to announce that IconicSX is now officially part of the GCCF Breeder Scheme as GCCF Approved Sphynx Cat Breeder . IconicSX was founded exactly in 2023 , and we welcomed our very first litter in June 2024 . As such a young cattery, achieving this prestigious recognition is an incredible milestone, and we couldn’t be more proud. We applied for the Approved Breeder Scheme at the beginning of September 2024 , and on 26 November , our assessment took pl

UnethicalSphynxBreedersWarning: Updated on 7 Oct 2025 When choosing a Sphynx breeder, don’t stop at what they say. Look at what they do — and how long they’ve been doing it. Today, everyone talks about “ethics,” “genetic testing,” and “responsible breeding.” But those words mean nothing without history to back them up. Real ethics aren’t reactive. They’re not something you switch on overnight when the market demands it. When choosing a cat breeder, it’s essential to be carefu

Responsible breeding focuses on putting the well-being and contentment of animals first. A key aspect involves neutering kittens before they move to new homes. This practice helps to keep them healthy and improves their ability to adjust to their surroundings. Kittens develop their immune system in familiar environments, and a move to a new home already brings big changes. If they still need neutering after joining their new owner, the extra stress can have an impact on their

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 Scotland, takes pride in its ethical breeding methods and aims to produce healthy Sphynx cats with spotless genetic histories. Ethical Sphynx cat breeding requires careful selection of breeding pairs to reduce genetic disorder risks and ensure kitten health and well-being. Our breeding program adheres to strict standards to maintain breed int