Breeding Philosophy: I am a hobby breeder who breeds and shows cats for the pure love and enjoyment of the cat fancy. My goals are to produce healthy, happy, outgoing Devon Rex that meet the written breed standards in CFA. In addition to the type conformation to the written standard, health and temperament are just as important to me. Devon Rex come in almost every possible color and pattern combination that exists in domestic cats. This breed is not one that is normally bred for color. Although I love certain colors and patterns, I am not specifically breeding and selecting using color as a criteria. I am currently working with whites, silvers, chocolates and the tabby pattern. I get a variety of colors this way in both solid and classic, mackerel and spotted tabby patterns.

Raising Kittens: Litters are raised separately from one another and from the other cats in my home. I prefer to raise kittens in my office where I spend most of my time. I use a kittening, or birthing cage, when my litters first start out. Many breeders use these cages as a means of giving the queen a safe and comfortable place to give birth. The kittens are housed exclusively in this cage until they begin to walk about, usually around 3-4 weeks of age. At that point in time, the door is opened and they are allowed to begin to explore more of their environment. Once they are able to eat solid food and use the litterbox on their own, they are free to come and go about the room as they wish. I never use cages as a means of confining a cat for any length of time. Kittens are socialized with the rest of the household around 8-9 weeks of age. They are vet checked, spayed or neutered if they are to be pets, and fully vaccinated before going to their new homes. Once kittens have matured and received their last vaccine, they are ready to leave home between the ages of 12-16 weeks.

Adopting From Rex-N-FX: I use contracts when I sell my kittens and all buyers are required to sign one. The contracts are basic and only one page long. You may request a copy of my contract before you agree to adopt a kitten from me and I am happy to furnish you with one. I have between 2-6 litters a year and do not keep a waiting list. I prefer for potential buyers to contact me and to meet in person if possible. Due to the small number of kittens available, I like for people who are seriously interested in adopting one from me to keep in touch. Once a litter is born I am able to accept a limited number of deposits from pre-approved potential buyers. Feel free to contact me at any time for up to date information, or check my Kitten page for updates and availability. You may also send me a note using my Kitten Inquiry Form. Because I have few pets to place, I prefer to place my kittens locally. Therefore, I don't ship my kittens as I prefer to meet you and have you come and meet me and my cats and pick up your new kitten in person.

Showing: I show my cats in CFA (Cat Fanciers Association) and have enjoyed the competition and success found there. During the 1999-2000 season the first CFA Regional Win for my cattery was attained by GRP, RW/SGCA, RW Rex-N-FX Chiffon Debutante, shown by Lisa Ann Perry. I am very proud of this and look forward to what the future brings. Every weekend there are one or more cat shows happening somewhere in the country. I mostly show in CFA's Northwest Region, which is where I reside. But, I also attend shows all over the country at various times. Once a year, the Devon Rex Breed Club puts on "Devon Heaven." This event is in conjunction with a CFA sanctioned show only we have Devons and their breeders and exhibitors attend en masse from everywhere. For anyone seriously interested in the breed, this is a must-see event!