| The Sphynx cat is pretty obviously different from | | | | quickly. Having a cat that does not go outside is a |
| the average furred cat in how much hair it has, but | | | | great help to the wildlife around your house. Cats are |
| what are the other traits of a Sphynx cat and will | | | | responsible for most of the deaths of lizards, birds |
| they be suitable for you? | | | | and mammals and in some countries like Australia, |
| One of the most quoted pros for a Sphynx is its | | | | have been responsible for near extinction of species. |
| supposed hypoallergenic properties, alas these claims | | | | The Sphynx digestive system is sensitive and loose |
| are baseless as the most common allergy to cats are | | | | and pungent stools will often be the result of |
| to a protein in their saliva, and Sphynx saliva is made | | | | something in their diet that is upsetting their tummy. |
| up of the same proteins as other cat breeds. | | | | Feeding Sphynxes raw wet foods will cut out most |
| A true pro for the breed is their personality. Well | | | | of the bowel issues and will prove cheaper than |
| raised Sphynxes are outgoing, curious and attention | | | | tinned cat foods. |
| seeking, a far cry from some other breeds that can | | | | This hairless cat breed is now being recognised as |
| be shy, arrogant and sullen. If you are looking for an | | | | making fabulous companion cats and are being |
| amusing companion with energy and character then | | | | certified across the USA and globally. This work with |
| consider a Sphynx. | | | | special groups is helping to raise the profile of the |
| The lack of hair on a Sphynx does not, as some may | | | | Sphynx cat in the great community. Because they |
| think, reduce the amount of grooming a Sphynx | | | | love to be near humans are revel in any attention, |
| requires. The opposite is the fact, as the natural skin | | | | Sphynxes break through the boundaries that some |
| oils that would have been distributed on the coat to | | | | aged and disabled people have, and encourage the |
| give a glossy shine and protect the fur, sits on the | | | | expression of love and joy. |
| skin of the Sphynx and will pick up dirt and dead skin | | | | Sphynx cats are still rare and as such the demand for |
| flakes (dander) and sweat (yes Sphynx cats have | | | | them is high and the supply is low, leading to high |
| sweat glands), all of this needs regular bathing to | | | | prices compared to other cat breeds. I think this is a |
| remove. | | | | pro as only the most dedicated owner will want to |
| Sphynx cats are indoor cats because of their lack of | | | | spend the money to own one. This will also mean |
| hair. They cannot protect their skin form the sun, nor | | | | when you have one you are in a pretty exclusive |
| could they protect themselves in a fight with other | | | | club! |
| cats, and they would suffer hypothermia quite | | | | |