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

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 Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), and cat owners and breeders should be aware of this genetic tendency. When researchers found the HCM gene in Sphynx, breeders and owners learned that roughly 75% of Sphynx had at least one copy of the affected gene. HCM is a genetic disorder that passes down through dominant genes. If a cat gets just one cop

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