Pet Quality

Breeders terms are all Greek to me. When the term "pet quality" was thrown our way I didn't think twice about the definition.


By definition a pet quality cat is a "non perfect" cat. A pedigree or purebred or whatever you want to call it, with or without some of the distinctions that make it a perfect show cat.



In the case of Atticus the Sphynx I am guessing his flaw would be the fur on his face, tail and feet.

Once I got over the fact that people actually show cats I realized his flaws would be of no concern to us whatsoever.

This cat has only been in our home for 11 days and he fits right in with our large family. He is nothing like any other kitten I have ever known.

He must be with someone, in the middle of the action at all times.

Working on the computer is his favorite pass time. His talent for web design is unsurpassed.

If you are able to look past the wrinkles, lack of hair, and over sized ears, you will quickly fall in love.

Big Ears

"I bet they're good listeners."

Those were the first words out of the mouth of our 7 year old when we showed him a picture of a sphynx.

When we asked him why he thought that his answer was quite simple.

"Because they have such big ears."

How right he was.

This is one of the smartest, most loving kittens I have ever known.

He said, and I quote...

"If you bring one of those things home I wont touch it."

My 16 year old son said he would have nothing to do with a sphynx. He couldn't understand why I wanted one.

His heart was set on a ferret. Mine, eh, not so much.

Atticus was home not more than an hour and I could tell he had a change of heart.

After a bath, nail clipping and something to eat he quickly settled down into what I have now realized is going to be his favorite "human blanket".

I woke up in the middle of the night to make the rounds and check on all the children and found him in my son's bed.

Funny how things work out sometimes.