Frequently Asked Questions

Devon rexes are like no other cat you have ever met before. They're extremely social and enjoy being with you 100% of the time. They love cuddling under blankets and at times can be quite active and playful. Generally, they're quiet cats and they thrive in both busy households and quiet ones. They rarely meet a stranger and are very outgoing. They also love sitting or riding on your shoulders as you walk around the house. 

All my cats are negative for felv/fiv. My adult cats have also been tested negative for 50 genetic health predispositions & screened for HCM by a cardiologist. Health is very important to me & do everything I can to make sure I'm producing happy healthy kittens!

No cat is completely hypoallergenic (despite what you might read online). Devons tend to shed less of the Fel D 1 proteins (this is what triggers most allergy sufferers), but because of their social nature and desire to always be in your lap or on your shoulders, they could also trigger allergies in some people because they like the skin to skin contact. With this being said, no cat is hypoallergenic but will probably be easier on allergies compared to a typical domestic shorthair/rescue. 

I don't do meet and greets to see if someone is allergic to my cats. 

I get this request a lot and because it could take several hours to even have a reaction, I don't find them very useful for the families/individuals with allergies. Plus, each cat is individually different and would be impossible to know how much a particular kitten/cat would be shedding the Fel D 1 proteins. If you have severe cat allergies, it is best you avoid getting a cat all together (I'm sorry! But this is the truth!). 

Kittens can go to their new homes around 12-14 weeks of age. All kittens come with a care package, up to date on vaccines, and will leave on a spay/neuter contract upon leaving. My vet does not want to spay/neuter prior to 6 months old because of their small size. After the kitten is spayed/neutered (with proof of neuter/spay) I will mail/email their registration papers. 

I have had a recent influx of backyard breeders/kitten mill breeders reach out to me. Because of this, I might do early spay/neuters which would mean I won't be releasing the kittens until they're around 14 weeks old. If early spay and neuter isn't possible (it is very difficult to find a vet whom is comfortable with spaying/neutering under 6 months in my area), then I will use SpaySecure. SpaySecure uses binding contracts to ensure cat sterilization at a healthy age. They’ll follow up with you to provide advice and reminders, ensuring your kitten gets spayed or neutered safely. Please visit their website for

more information. 

Some of my cats are dual registered with TICA and CFA. Unless, there is a request for both papers, your kitten will have TICA or CFA papers sent to you after proof of spay/neuter.

I provide a five year genetic health guarantee that includes FIP. 

My cats live in my home. Although technically I have a cattery, none of my cats live in cages (unlike many catteries). I'm very lucky that my males don't spray; which makes things much easier! My males get to live a very normal life with my friends & they visit for breedings.  I don't allow visitors until a deposit is received. This is to ensure that the kittens aren't exposed to any viruses' as some interested families/indiviudals might be visiting other catteries or rescues in the same day and could unknowingly expose my cats to viruses. Most reputable breeders don't open their doors to allow visitors for the same reason.  When you reserve a kitten, I will update you with weekly photos/videos. If you have a deposit on a kitten, I usually wait till the kittens are 4-6 weeks before having families/individuals (who have placed a deposit) meet them. My babies don't go to their new homes until they're 12-14 weeks old.  

If you have never met a Devon Rex before and would like to meet one. Cat shows are a great way to get to know the breed!  

Once a litter is born and the kittens are between 4-6 weeks old I will accept a $500 deposit to reserve a kitten of your choice. 

If I plan to hold back a kitten, I may not offer the kittens until I have made my final decision. I'm breeding for breed preservation and holding back an exceptional kitten to better the breed is my end goal. I do not accept deposits before a litter is born. The deposit goes towards the purchase price of $3500. Kittens occasionally are individually priced depending on type and quality. Some kittens might be more or less. 

All kittens are raised with early neurological stimulation and "puppy culture" techniques to ensure a solid and social cat. The price includes being up to date on vaccines and will be on a spay/neuter contract. I have invested a considerable amount of time and money in hand selecting and importing all my cats from reputable catteries that have exceptional genetics and temperaments. 

My job is to find the best possible homes for the kittens and I have the right to refuse to sell a kitten if I feel like the home is not a good fit.

I will only respond to experienced and responsible breeders who apply through my website. You will need to provide breeding references (your mentor can be one of them).  I take breeding seriously and will not support any backyard breeders or kitten mills. 

The application for a kitten can be found here: Application 

If the application is accepted I will add you to the waitlist and you will be notified once the litter is born. I update my Instagram stories more frequently than my website. 

Recently there has been a rise in scams and I feel terrible for all the families and individuals who have been scammed in getting a kitten.

I try to respond to all kitten applications with my email signature that includes my real estate brokerage information. I also keep my instagram pages public (my Devon Rex page, my personal page, and my real estate business page is public). 

Signs of a kitten scam: 

1. Too good to be true prices: If someone is offering a kitten for hundreds less than the going prices...it's likely a scam! 

2. Stock photos or reused images: Scammers often use stole photos. I try to watermark a lot of my photos on my website. But this is also time consuming and scammers can remove watermarks.  I suggest using a reverse-search with google to see if these images appear elsewhere online. 

3. Refusal to video chat or send updated photos: A reputable breeder will gladly send updated photos or do a live video call. Scammers make excuses like being too busy, traveling, or having a broken camera. 

4. Pressure to pay quickly: If they insist on fast payment that is a red flag. 

5.    No Contract or Health Guarantee: Real breeders provide a contract that outlines terms of sale, spay/neuter agreement, health guarantees, etc. Scammers rarely offer anything in writing.

6.    Fake Shipping Services: Scammers will create fake courier websites or say they need extra money for special crates, insurance, or “COVID clearance.” With this being said, I do NOT ship cargo. Devon's are way too fragile to be shipped cargo. I have no problem with families picking up their baby and flying in cabin with them! 

7. Trust your intuition! If something feels off- walk away! 

-Multiple litters available at once – especially if there are several litters of different breeds listed constantly throughout the year.

 -Poor living conditions – kittens or adults are shown in dirty spaces, small cages, sheds, garages, or outdoor enclosures with no signs of a real home environment.

 - Little or no socialization – kittens look fearful, shy, or unsocialized in photos/videos and don’t appear comfortable being handled.

-Unwillingness to share information – the breeder avoids questions about health testing, pedigree, or how the kittens are raised.

-No health guarantees or contracts – or very vague contracts with no mention of genetic testing, spay/neuter agreement, or return policy.

-No screening for buyers – they will sell a kitten to anyone who pays without asking about your home, pets, or lifestyle.

-Very young kittens available – Kitten mills often sell kittens at 6–8 weeks.

- Lack of transparency – refusal to show photos or videos of where the kittens are raised, or allowing in-person visits (when appropriate).

-Price focus only – pushing “discounted” kittens or “buy now” deals, rather than discussing temperament, health, and proper fit.

-Breeding every cycle – females are bred back-to-back with no break, which is hard on their health. Or breeding females under 1 year of age (cats develop faster than dogs & by one year of age they could have 20+ cycles). Some breeders "fear" pyometra (an infection in the uterus) and try to justify breeding a cat under the age of one. If a cat gets pyometra before they reach breeding age, I would absolutely wash this cat out of my program (meaning I would spay & likely place in a pet home). You can successfully treat open pyometra, however, there is still likely a defect in the uterus & I would not want this in my lines. 

Antibiotics are an important tool — but in some catteries, they are overused as a “just-in-case” measure or to mask poor sanitation or chronic health problems. Overusing antibiotics can:

    •    Create antibiotic resistance – bacteria can adapt, making future infections harder to treat.

    •    Disrupt the gut microbiome – which weakens digestion and immune system development.

    •    Mask underlying problems – instead of fixing the root cause of recurring illness.

    •    Weaken immune response – reducing a kitten’s ability to handle normal exposures.

Can Antibiotic Overuse Affect FIP Risk?

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is caused by a mutated form of feline coronavirus. Antibiotics do not kill viruses and do not directly prevent or cause FIP.

However, overuse of antibiotics may indirectly increase risk by weakening the immune system and gut microbiome — making it harder for cats to manage coronavirus exposure. Crowded or stressful environments (where antibiotics are used most heavily) are already known risk factors for FIP.

Antibiotic Resistance Can Spread

Antibiotic resistance doesn’t mean the cat is resistant — it means bacteria in that cat’s body have adapted to survive the medication. Those resistant bacteria can spread to other cats through shared litter boxes, grooming, or the environment.

This means kittens raised in high-antibiotic settings may carry resistant bacteria before they ever leave for their new homes, making future infections harder to treat.

Group G Streptococcal

G Strep (S. canis) is a bacteria feared by many breeders, often believed to be a leading reason for the rise in routine antibiotic use in catteries. In reality, this bacteria commonly lives harmlessly in cats (and dogs) — on the skin, in the mouth, throat, or digestive tract.

However, under the right circumstances — stress, illness, immune suppression, or injury — it can overgrow and cause problems. Reported symptoms include lower fertility, abortions, stillbirths, birth defects, sudden death in kittens, respiratory or skin infections, and even septicemia.

The “Prevention Protocol”

Many breeders worldwide began using what’s now called the G Strep Prevention Protocol after experiencing a single bad event in their cattery. Breeding, especially breeding cats is not for the fait of heart. Over the years, this protocol has expanded and become extremely aggressive, often involving:

    •    Treating every cat in the household, regardless of symptoms for 21 days with Clindamycin.

    •    Giving clindamycin twice daily when a female goes into heat, again during breeding, and again a week before delivery.

    •    Administering clindamycin plus Clavamox or azithromycin twice daily near delivery.

    •    Injecting newborn kittens and the mother with penicillin immediately after birth.

    •    Continuing antibiotics for up to 20–21 days, sometimes cycling through multiple drugs or using Tylan (A commonly used antibiotic in poultry) twice a day.

Some versions of the updated protocol even suggest penicillin dosing every other day for all young kittens old enough to eat wet food — regardless of whether infection is present.

Why This is a Problem

This approach may have started with good intentions, but it has spiraled out of control. Overusing antibiotics like this:

    •    Breeds resistance — making bacterial infections harder (or impossible) to treat in the future.

    •    Disrupts the microbiome — harming digestion, immune health, and normal development in kittens.

    •    Masks underlying issues — such as poor hygiene, overcrowding, or stress factors that actually allow S. canis to flourish.

    •    Puts kittens at unnecessary risk — injections and systemic antibiotics at birth can be painful, stressful, and potentially harmful.

Some breeders and veterinarians now believe this reckless overuse of antibiotics may be indirectly contributing to a rise in FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) cases by weakening immune systems and disrupting healthy immune responses.

My Commitment

A healthy gut is the foundation of a strong immune system — for both cats and humans. Instead of relying on routine antibiotics, I invest heavily in supporting a healthy microbiome for my cats and kittens. Antibiotics are used only when truly necessary and prescribed by a veterinarian. I focus on prevention first — through clean, low-stress living spaces, proper nutrition, probiotics, and careful health screening. My goal is to raise resilient, healthy kittens without relying on medication as a shortcut.

I'm a huge advocate for Visbiome®, a high-potency, veterinary-grade probiotic. 

These probiotics help:

    •    Promote healthy digestion – reducing diarrhea, soft stools, and other GI upsets.

    •    Strengthen the immune system – a balanced gut flora helps kittens fight off everyday pathogens naturally.

    •    Restore microbiome balance – especially important after any necessary antibiotic treatments.

    •    Support stress resilience – kittens go through many changes (weaning, vaccines, moving homes), and a healthy gut helps them handle stress better.

I spend a significant amount of money each year on quality probiotics, because I believe prevention through gut health is far better than trying to medicate problems away later.