The Sphynx (also known as Canadian Hairless) is a rare breed of cat known for its lack of a coat. As a hairless breed, the Sphynx can seem more alien than pet. Find out how this cat lost its fur!
- The Sphynx appears to be a hairless cat, although it is not truly hairless. The skin should have the texture of Chamois leather. It may be covered with very soft hair that is often described as peach fuzz. Because the sphynx cats have no hair to keep them warm they prefer to cuddle up against other animals and people, they even tend to cuddle up and sleep with their owners under the covers.
- While Sphynx cats lack a coat to shed or groom, they are not maintenance-free. Body oils, which would normally be absorbed by the hair, tend to build up on the skin.
- In 1966 a domestic cat gave birth to a hairless kitten in Toronto, Canada.
- This medium-sized cat breed is very active, playful with cat toys, extremely gentle and intelligent.
- Pricing on Sphynx usually depends on type, applicable markings and bloodlines distinguished by Grand Champion (GC), National, National Breed and/or Regional winning parentage (NW, BW, RW) or of Distinguished Merit parentage (DM).
It's the No. 10 of Animal Planet's Top 10 Most Popular Cat Breeds
Friday, November 13, 2009
No 10 Most Popular Cat Breed in US
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