{"id":1954,"date":"2026-03-30T20:18:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T20:18:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ailurophile.co.uk\/?p=1954"},"modified":"2026-03-30T20:18:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T20:18:36","slug":"got-the-look","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ailurophile.co.uk\/?p=1954","title":{"rendered":"Got The Look\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This month, cat related content on social media
featured a post about law changes in the Netherlands, so I did a quick search to confirm the information. From January 1st, 2026, there has indeed been a ban on breeding, selling and new ownership of Spyhnx and Scottish Fold cats.
In the comments section on the post that made me aware of the changes, there were a few responses from people who stated the new law was unfair to reputable breeders. My own personal opinion is that a more responsible approach is exactly what the Netherlands are attempting to put in place with the law. While I absolutely appreciate the beauty of both these breeds, I also recognise that the way they\u2019re bred makes them more likely to be susceptible to issues your standard DSH isn\u2019t.
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You can read more here: https:\/\/vethelpdirect.com\/vetblog\/2026\/02\/04\/so-the-netherlands-have-banned-the-sphynx-cat-what-does-the-evidence-say\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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There\u2019s no disputing they\u2019re adorable\u2026<\/em>
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