Don Sphynxes are very affectionate, friendly, contact cats that are easy to bring up. However, in order to avoid serious problems with your kitten in the future, try to choose it correctly.
What you need to look for when buying a sphinx
It is very important to choose the right seller. It is strongly not recommended to purchase an animal in the markets where cats and dogs are sold, since in this case there is a very high risk of getting a weak, sick pet, which is not accustomed either to the litter box, or to suitable cat food, or to the correct behavior with people. In pet stores, good kittens, as a rule, are not for sale either. Well-groomed, healthy, well-mannered sphinxes live at the breeder's home - they are not kept in cages for a long time and cannot stand being sold in boxes. You can buy a kitten at the exhibition - there you can see other animals of the breeder, listen to the judges' verdicts.
Be sure to make sure that the animal has documents - pedigree or birth certificate, veterinary passport with vaccination marks, sales contract. He may also have a club card. Buying a pedigree animal with documents, you increase the chances that the pet will be well-mannered, healthy, with good genetics.
Be sure to pay attention to the terms of sale. If you want to buy a Don Sphynx kitten inexpensively, do not plan to breed animals or become a participant in exhibitions, a pet-class baby is suitable. He may have deviations from the breed standard, which will not affect his health or character in any way, but will close him the opportunity to become a star in shows. For the Don Sphynx, this can be the presence of hard short hair (brush), undershot, wrinkled tail, short head, round rather than almond-shaped eyes, small ears. For those who want to visit exhibitions and use the animal in breeding, a breed or show-class kitten that meets breed standards is more suitable.
Sphinx selection: additional details
When choosing the Don Sphynx, be sure to pay attention to the kitten's behavior. Donchaks should be affectionate, playful, easy to contact. If the animal is scared into a corner or, on the contrary, behaves aggressively and attacks you, it is better to look for another option. The same applies to kittens who refuse to play, do not run and are not interested in anything. It is advisable to visit the breeders 2-3 times before purchasing an animal.
Examine the kitten carefully. Watery or even more suppurating eyes, dry flaky skin, weak thin body - all these can be signs of illness. Of course, buying an animal that is known to be sick is a bad idea.
