| The Sphynx is also known as a Canadian Hairless cat. | | | | open-eyed, intelligent faceo Friendly expressiono |
| It is rare and most known for its lack of a coat. It | | | | Bouncy gait |
| appears to be hairless; however, it is not truly | | | | The following personality description is offered to |
| hairless. The skin usually has a texture of Chamois | | | | help you decide if the Sphynx cat is right for you, |
| leather. It may be covered with very soft hair that | | | | your family and lifestyle. |
| can be described as peach fuzz. | | | | Personality Descriptiono Fun-lovingo They make direct |
| The Sphynx comes from Canada. It all started in | | | | eye contact and flirt with peopleo Love attention |
| Toronto, year of 1966 when a domestic cat gave | | | | from their humanso They eat a lot and will eat |
| birth to a hairless kitten. It was discovered to be the | | | | almost anything, it is wise to put child safety locks on |
| result of a natural or spontaneous mutation. This cat | | | | all cupboard doors and never leave human food outo |
| and several others found in other parts of the world | | | | They love to be looked ato Fearlesso Perform silly |
| have been the foundation for the Sphynx cat breed. | | | | antics for your entertainmento Prefer company of |
| The cat breeders in Europe and North America have | | | | humans, but get along well with other cats and |
| bred Sphynx cats to normal-coated cats and then | | | | dogso They should not be left alone for long hourso |
| back to hairless for more than 30 years. The goal of | | | | They love children of all ages, grandparents, and |
| these breedings has been to create a genetically | | | | everyoneo Very loving, will sleep under the covers |
| sound cat with a large gene pool. | | | | with you at night and stay tucked up against you |
| The following appearance description is offered to | | | | until morning |
| help you decide if the Sphynx cat is right for you, | | | | Grooming Tipso Even though they are almost |
| your family and lifestyle. | | | | hairless, they are not a no-maintenance breedo |
| Appearance Descriptiono There is a fine down on the | | | | Because of the lack of hair that would normally |
| body that feels like that on a peacho Some light hair | | | | absorb body oils, Sphynx cats need to be bathed |
| is often present on the nose, tail and toeso The feel | | | | periodicallyo The ears seem to get dirtier than those |
| of a Sphynx has been compared to that of a suede | | | | of other cats and the fold of skin behind each claw |
| hot water bottle, a horse's warm muzzle, and a | | | | collects oil secretions, which needs special attentiono |
| heated chamoiso Sphynx kittens are very wrinkledo | | | | They are good pets for people who are allergic to |
| It is desirable for a Sphynx to have as much wrinkling | | | | cats, due to the lack of hair |
| as possibleo They come in every color that a cat can | | | | Follow the link in the resource box of this article to |
| beo Medium size cats and strongo An adult female | | | | find pictures and more information about many |
| will weigh between 6 and 8 pounds, a male will weigh | | | | different breeds of cats. |
| between 8 and 11 poundso Good muscle | | | | This article is FREE to publish with the resource box. |
| developmento Should have a bit of a bellyo Have an | | | | |