History

Sphynx owes its origin to Ontario, Canada. Believed to be an outcome of natural mutation from a regular domestic shorthaired cat, Sphynx is a rare breed of cat. It is considered to be the oldest of the worlds’ three hairless breeds of cats.

Appearance

A medium-sized cat, the Sphynx has a rounded belly and a muscular body. The breed has wrinkled, chamois-like skin, and its skin temperature is higher than the normal-coated cats. The skin of Sphynx is colored as if tattooed. It has a short nose, deep set eyes, large ears, long, slender legs, oval shaped paws and a long, tapering tail. This breed does not have eyelashes or whiskers. The breed weighs between 7.7-15.4 pounds and the adult males are larger than the females. The breed comes in a variety of colors including pointed.

Color

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Personality

Basically an affectionate cat, the Sphynx is known for its loving and playful manner. The breed loves human attention and goes well with other cats and breeds. They are intelligent, active and alert cats.

Health Concerns

Sphynx is considered to be a robust breed and no health problems specific to the breed are reported. However, it is advised to pay particular attention in keeping its coat clean and supple.

Recognized By

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