To ensure the maximum health in our breeding program, all our breeding cats are tested negative (blood or by parentage) for FIV/FeLV.

We also do DNA screening for the disease inherent to the breed (and more), which are:

PKD -Polykystic Kidney Disease

PRA -Progressive Retinal Atrophy

• PDK is a grave kidney disease. The inheritance is autosomic dominant, which mean that the cat are affected (will get sick) even if they only have one mutated allele. This is a rare disease in Cornish, but not impossible.
• PRA is an eye disorder which leaves the cat almost completely blind by the age of 5. This condition is autosomic ressesive, so the cat must have both mutated allele to be affected (sick). There is still many carrier (only one mutated allele) for this disease, and this is why this condition is really important to check.
• An other affectation known to the Cornish Rex breed is a heart disease called HCM -Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. This one cannot be tested by DNA. Heart diseases are complex and often involve many causes, one of them being hereditary. As of today, there is no gene identified for it in Cornish, so there is only 2 options to test it: ultrasound performed by a cardiologist and a blood test called PRO-BNP.

Available testing methods, pros and cons:

In the ultrasound testing, the cardiologist will take measurement of the thickness of the left ventricular walls. This is the place where HCM occur. This test is the most efficient method for early diagnostic of this particular heart condition, but it is not always easy to get access to. The results of this test might not be accurate in pregnant and lactating Queens, therefore it is not suggested to perform during this period of time. Dehydration and a few other conditions might produce ”equivocal” results that are not linked to HCM; those cases must be investigated.

The Pro-BNP test will measure blood level of an hormones ( NT-proBPN – N -terminal pro b-type natriuretic peptide) made by the heart, High level of this protein indicate that there is a problem with the heart, but cannot tell you what is the problem. If a test is positive, then an heart ultrasound must be performed to know the cause of this result. Pro-BNP test is not very sensitive, therefore it is not the best for preventive testing (it is not sensitive enough to detect equivocal to moderate HCM, according to scientific studies)

In both cases, we must remember that there is no absolute certainties that cats are not carrier for HCM. We only know that, in that moment when the test is performed, the cat is clear. This is why it is recommended to perform this test every 12-18 months to our breeders. This is the 2 only ways to test for heart in Cornish as of today.

We do test our breeders annually* with an ultrasound performed by a licensed cardiologist.

*every 12-18 months, according to the availability of the appointment and our cats conditions . for exemple pregnancies

Yes, we can ship or find a transport for your kitten through Canada.

We much prefer that the adoptant come visit our cattery and meet us in person, but we also know that it is sometimes not possible.

We do offer transport for kittens within a reasonable range from our cattery, depending of our availability to travel.

We can ship via Air Canada Cargo from April through October if necessary (this transport might have some restriction depending of the weather).

We do know trustable animal transport companies (ground) if needed.

All transport fees are extra charge, and must be assumed by the adoptant.
A quote will be send to the adoptant prior to the the kitten’s reservation. This quote is estimated and the fees are subject to changes by the time of the shipping/transport.

*For all U.S. and International Inquiries, please write to us to see if transport is possible.

Often, when we say ‘hypoallergenic cat” we mean ”void of allergic reactions”, but by definition, hypoallergenic stands for “less than normal allergens”.

So no, the Cornish breed is not a ”no allergy cat”, but they are often (not always) less allergenic.

This is because instead of having 3 layer coat, they only have soft, short down hair. They shed way lesser then average cats, so the allergens are less present in the environment.

Also, some Cornish line produce less FeLD-1 allergenic protein, but as we do not test them for that, we can’t know for sure about each individual cat.

So for those reasons, if you are allergic to cat, it is very important to test your allergies with the cat/kitten you want to adopt.

We do not sell many cats with breeding rights.

We do work hard to breed top quality, healthy Cornish Rex cat with an amazing temperament.

We are open to discuss any serious inquiries with breeders who share our values and love for this amazing breed.