Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why does a Sphynx cost so much?

Responsible, reputable breeders base the cost of their Sphynx on type, quality, health, and temperament - not on skin or eye color. The balder a Sphynx is and the better the temperament, the more a Sphynx will cost you. Pet Sphynx average around $1200-$1500 and will be guaranteed for health for at least 1 year or more if you're dealing with a responsible breeder.  Here at Chateau Bare, we are very proud of our babies and want to be sure you're protected for 2 years against genetic defects.  While no one can guarantee that a Sphynx won't be born with a health issue, a responsible breeder will replace one for you if problems should arise. Try getting that type of guarantee from a back yard breeder!

Responsible breeders also take their babies to the vet or have a vet come to them to verify health and wellness of their babies and will provide a health certificate at time of adoption.  Responsible breeders blood type, and HCM scan their breeding cats to be sure they're producing the best of the breed. They also spay and neuter all pets before the pets are released to their new owners so that the new owners don't have to go through the stress of having a surgery performed on their new friend. While it seems like a Sphynx costs a lot, consider the time, money, heart, and soul a responsible breeder puts into each and every baby who leaves their home. We aren't a kitten mill.  Only kitten mills make money.  Responsible breeders make remarkable pets.

2. Is the Sphynx Breed Hypoallergenic?

The answer is: No. It's not the hair on a cat that causes allergies; rather it's Fel D1, a protein in the cat's saliva that causes allergies. When kitty grooms herself, the protein attaches to the cat's dander. So, there's no such thing as a hypoallergenic breed of cat. But if your allergies are mild and you would like to have a cat, you may have a few options:

• Choose a female: Females tend to produce a lot less of the Fel D1 protein than males.

• Get males neutered: If you prefer a male, neutered males make less Fel D1 than intact males.

• Buy an allergy-friendly breed: Some breeds appear to produce less of the protein including the Cornish, Devon, Selkirk Rex, Sphynx, and Siberian.

Please be sure to visit a Sphynx in person if you can before purchasing one.  That way you'll be able to tell if your allergies can tolerate a Sphynx or not.

3. Is the Sphynx breed people-oriented?

Absolutely!  You'll often find a Sphynx, or two, or three curled up on a human lap any given time of the day.  Don't believe me?  Just take a look!