1. Are these cats a hairless Oriental? ... and if not, how do they differ?
No, they are Peterbald, not hairless Orientals. The standard shows that they are different. We did take some things from the OSH to improve the elegant look of our cat. While the OSH was one of the original outcrosses to produce this breed, we have modified our look and the differences and we will continue to do so.

2. What are the different types of coat? (length, texture, thickness, etc...) .... will they lose all or some of it?
Sticky bald (not desirable).
Smooth bald (usually born naked).
Flocked, shammy. suede. (these are the common names).
Light brush - The hair is approx 1 to 1 1/2 inches on the body, longer on the legs and tail, but the hair is very sparse and the skin can be seen easily.
Medium Brush - Same as light, but the hair is a little thicker ... however you can still see the skin through the hair and the length is the same on entire body (usually but not always).
Heavy Brush - Same as medium, but the hair is the same length all over the body, legs & tail, the skin can still be seen through hair.

3. What are your plans for the straight coated kittens produced? ... will all of them be used in your breeding programs? .... if not kept to breed, or when retired, then what?
These kittens are either used in our breeding programs for type or they are altered & placed in loving pet homes. This is the same as for any non-standard or non-show quality or non-breeder quality kitten in any breed. 

4. Why do we need another hairless breed? Isn't the Sphynx enough?
Yes, the PD is another hairless breed, but is VERY different from the Sphynx.  First of all, the hairlessness is from a different gene, dominant rather than recessive.  Second, they do not resemble each other.  Surely the same thing could be said of why we need another cat with spots or stripes? ...  Or, isn't one pointed cat enough? If this were true then we wouldn't have Himilayans, Birmans, Ragdolls or Snowshoe even for that matter.

5. How will they be different from the Sphynx?
They are a lot more lean & muscled than the Sphynx and they have a very different head & body type .... and again, the dominant gene for hairlessness.

6. What are the allowable outcrosses?
The Don Hairless, the Siamese & the Oriental Shorthair.

7. How do we intend to promote the breed?
We promote the breed on the internet through groups & websites, receiving much interest, web counter hits, email & good reviews from those we talk with about the breed.
Through going to shows & talking with judges, other breeders & spectators ... showing them the breed and discussing the benefits of the breed, in which there seems to be much interest expressed.