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Sphynx
Breed
facts, pictures and detailed information on sphynx cats.
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Pictured:
Best of Breed GC, BW, RW LE L'AMITIE RAPUNZEL OF
HAPAJO, Calico Female.
Photo: © Larry Johnson
In 1966 a domestic
cat gave birth to a hairless kitten in Toronto, Canada.
It was discovered to be a natural mutation and the
Sphynx cat, as we know it today, came into existence.
This cat and a few other naturally hairless cats have
been found worldwide. These have magically been produced
by Mother Nature and are the foundation for this unusual
breed. Cat breeders in Europe and North America have
bred the Sphynx to normal coated cats and then back to
hairless for more than thirty years. The purpose of
these selective breedings was to create a genetically
sound cat with a large gene pool and hybrid vigor. This
is a very robust breed with few health or genetic
problems.
The Sphynx is not
always totally hairless; there can be a fine down on the
body, which makes the cat feel like a warm peach. Some
light hair is often present on the nose, tail and toes.
The texture of the Sphynx skin has been likened to
suede, a hot water bottle, or a heated chamois. They can
be registered in a wide variety of cat colors. The color
is seen in the pigment of the skin and the few hairs
that they do have. One of the questions most asked is
"Don't they get cold?" Well, of course, if it
is too cold for you it will be too cold for a hairless
cat too. However, these cats are smart enough to find a
warm human, dog or cat to curl up with or they will get
under your bed covers.
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Pictured:
Second Best of Breed GC, RW MAJIKMOON MO LESTA, Blue
Male.
Photo: ©
This is a
substantial cat, medium sized and strong, with adult
males being larger than adult females. Sphynx have
sturdy boning and good muscle development and should
have a bit of a belly as if they just finished dinner.
They have an open-eyed, intelligent face and a friendly
expression. The Sphynx are extremely inquisitive and
love to be the center of attention. They perform silly
antics for your entertainment and are sometimes
downright clumsy…on purpose it seems. They make great
show cats because of this "look at me"
attitude and they are easy for judges to handle. They
prefer human attention but enjoy the company of dogs and
other cats. They have an abundance of energy and
mischief and are always with you, on you or showing off
for you. "Love Mooch" is the perfect term for
these amazing cats.
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