Breeders Page


Eva Sherriff Cattery prefix: Evash (08) 8186 3586 email Eva		Evash Cattery (SA) Evash Devon Rex Cattery was founded in 1990. Our kittens are raised with plenty of love and attention (even when they pull my flowers out of the vase, or steal my hair ties right when I need them or …) They are carted around by my children, so are very out-going and affectionate – the way a Devon is meant to be and are taught by their mothers from a very early age to pull our poor Staffy into line. Our cats and kittens have always done well at shows, winning this cattery many end-of-year awards over the years including GCCF of SA Group 3 Breeder of the Year award for 2002 & 2003. We breed solid colours, bi-colours, spotted and classic tabbies, pointed and mink Devon Rex in a huge range of colours. Our kittens are bred for quality, type, health and temperament. Please visit my website to find out more details about our cattery or email/phone me for friendly advice or to have any questions answered.

Deb & Steve Hall Cattery prefix: Rabeskah (08) 8262 6001 Northfield Email Deb		Rabeskah Devons (SA) *"Purr-sonality Plus"* Relatively new to breeding cats, we have kept our numbers low with only limited litters a year, and bring up our kittens in the family environment, making healthy happy kittens ready for their new homes with loving owners. It is our aim to breed Devons of true physical type without compromising on the fabulous temperament and character that really makes a Devon the wonderful cat that they are. Put that together with their truly low allergenic coat and we reckon you couldn't ask for anything better.

Hilde De Smet Cattery prefix: Rosabel (08) 8386 0623 email Hilde *Visit Hilde's website*		Rosabel Cattery (SA) Rosabel Devon Rex Cattery is a small cattery, breeding devon rex cats for health, type and great temperament. We only have kittens available occasionally. All our cats are part of the family and kittens are raised in a loving home environment. Kittens will be vaccinated, desexed and microchipped before going to their new homes. Please visit our website for more details and for lots of pictures of our cats and previous litters. If you let one of these bundles of love and fun into your heart and life, you’ll never want to be without one again.

Betty Payne Prefix: Pyret 08 95250071 e-mail Betty		Pyret Cattery (WA) Pyret Cattery came into being in the early 1970's in Spearwood, Western Australia, with Burmese and Siamese, and shortly after I started with the Russians. I spent many years on a breeding programme with my Black Russians and finally, after about five long years got both the White and Black Russians accepted in Western Australia I started breeding Devons 25 years ago and am still breeding them. When I first started, we had lots of coat problems, but I can honestly say, that with careful breeding, we rarely have coat problems now. I am an Allbreeds judge with F.C.C.W.A. which is affiliated with A.C.F. I spent 20 years on the F.C.C. Council, 7 years of those as Secretary and Delegate to the A.C.F. Conferences. I am currently the Secretary of the R.A.R.E (Rex, Abyssinian, Russian Enthusiasts) and have always been involved in Clubs in an executive capacity since I came into the Cat Fancy. I think Devons are a very special little cat, and hope to be involved with them for many years to come.

Jenny Simmons Cattery prefix: Astracan 0447660018 email Jenny		Astracan Cattery (SA) Astracan Cattery is located in the Adelaide Hills, and we welcome visitors to see our wonderful cats. Just phone and make an appointment. All our kittens are desexed, vet checked, vaccinated & wormed before they come to you. We breed a variety of colours, pointed, mink, torti, tabby, red, cream, blue, with or without white. We have very well socialized kittens as temperament and health is most important. At Astracan we are devoted to breeding true to type kittens with the future of the breed in mind .

Nicole Bates Cattery prefix: Rextreme 0402446362 email Nicole *Visit Nicole's website*		Rextreme Cattery (VIC) We have been breeding Devon Rex cats since 2001 and are located in Melbourne's outer east. Pet and show kittens are sometimes available to approved homes. Our kittens are raised in our home and are well socialised. We breed for health, temperament and type. We focus on the pointed pattern and solid colours, with occasional bi-colour and tabby kittens. We are Registered with GCCFV and attend several shows throughout the year with our cats.

Most Breeders are prepared to ship internationally. If you are outside of South Australia and don't mind shipping, just contact the specific Breeder. Most breeders participate in early de sexing, generally at the age of 12 weeks. If you have concerns about the procedure, please read the report of the Winn Feline Foundation.

*"Guidelines on what to look for in a kitten"* Don't buy a kitten on impulse, no matter how cute it is. Don't buy a kitten from a show or pet shop. It is much better to visit the breeder at home, so you can see where the kitten has grown up. You will be able to see one or both parents, so as to have a better idea what the kitten will look like when it's grown up. The breeder should be willing to take his/her time to talk to you about the breed and how to care for it. Don't feel bad to ask lots of questions! The living area of the kitten should be clean (this doesn't mean each litter tray has to be spotless) & not overcrowded with too many cats. Kittens should be in good condition: not skinny; no rashes; they should not have runny noses or eyes (not to be confused with 'sleep') or be sneezing regularly. Check the kitten's temperament: they should be happy to be handled, not be timid or hissing; be alert and inquisitive. Kittens should be raised with a lot of human contact, not in a secluded area where they don't get much attention. Handling by people from an early age is vital in their socialization. Kittens are generally allowed to go to their new homes at 10-12 weeks of age. They should have had at least one vaccination (make sure to visit your vet to finish the vaccination course) and be wormed. Kittens may already be desexed when leaving the breeder. If not, remember to do this at the age of 4-6 months! If you are interested in showing, remember that a breeder cannot guarantee how a cat will do on the show bench. Contact the breeder if you suspect any problems, even later on in the cat's life. Most breeders love to hear how their kittens are doing and they should be more than happy to discuss any health or behavioral problems. Remember, they are a great source of experience and knowledge, but they can't help you if they don't know what is going on! Good luck finding the right kitten! It will be a great addition to your family!


*Devon Rex Breeders*



	*This list of Devon Rex breeders includes South Australian as well as interstate and NZ breeders.* All breeders listed are members of the Rex Cat Fanciers of South Australia and registered with a recognised governing body. However, the club can not make any guarantees about these breeders' kittens. Everyone looking at purchasing a kitten from ANY breeder (also any breed) should take care when selecting a kitten. Please read the "Guidelines on what to look for in a kitten" at the end of this page.