The Sphynx Cat Breed
By HollywoodPet.net |
Fri, 23 Nov 2007
The Sphynx Cat Breed is known as the hairless cat breed. The Sphynx is not always truly hairless, but has a fine down similar to feeling a warm peach. The first Sphynx was born to a normal domestic cat in 1966 in Canada. The hairless feature was a natural mutation from which the Sphynx cat of today owes it's ancestry. The breeding continued for thirty years using other rare hairless cats and domestic cats around the world eventually creating a healthy genetic breed unto itself. The hairless Sphynx is a robust and sturdy breed with very few health or genetic problems.
The Sphynx Cat Breed is not always totally hairless, some light hair can be on the nose, tail and toes. The feel of it's skin is like warm suede. Colors and patterns on the skin are possible and can develop even into adulthood. Sphynx cats do get cold but are an intelligent breed that easily finds people, blankets or other pets to keep warm.
These are fairly large cats that have a medium sized strong body with good sturdy bones. They have open eyes, are intelligent and usually have a friendly expression. These are also curious cats that love to be the center of attention. They can act very silly and be a little clumsy and goofy in their play with an attention getting nature. Sphynx cats make good show cats because they are easily handled and enjoy attention. They tolerate other cats and dogs well too. Lots of energy and a bit mischievous means they are playing or trying to get attention from you. This is the kind of cat that will always end up in your lap looking for attention.
Because of the lack of hair, the Sphynx Cat needs regular baths to remove body oils. The lack of hair can help cat owners with cat allergies but the main source of cat allergies is cat dander. The Sphynx may have less allergens but the cat dander is still present.
The Sphynx Cat Breed has been an accepted show cat since 2002. This is a rare and unusual breed that one finds to be more fascinating and enchanting than pictures can show. This is a very rare breed and waiting lists for kittens are very common. The Sphynx Cat can be expensive too.
Often maligned and under appreciated, the hairless Sphynx Cat is much more enchanting in person than in photographs. These playful cats are constantly wanting to be near you and the warm puppy like feel of their downy skin grows on you over time. Unique, rare and often expensive to purchase makes the Sphynx Cat an exotic prize of a cat.
