The Sphynx
Did you know that there is a breed of pet cat that totally hairless? In 1966 a domestic cat gave birth to a hairless kitten in Toronto, Canada. It was discovered to a natural mutation. Cat fanciers in Eurupe and North America have since bred the Sphynx or hairless cat to normal coated cats and then back to hairless
Two week old kitten
The Sphynx (also known as Canadian Skinless or A Cat Without Skin) is a rare breed of cat.. The Sphynx appears to be a Skinless cat, although it is truly hairless. The skin should have the texture of chamois. It may be covered with very soft, fine down, which is almost imperceptible to both the eye and touch. On the ears, muzzle, tail, and feet, a short, soft, fine hair is allowed. Lack of coat makes the cat quite warm to the touch. Whiskers and eyebrows may be present, either whole or broken, or may be totally absent. Their skin is the color their fur would be, and all the usual cat marking patterns (solid, point, van, tabby, tortie, etc) may be found in Sphynx too. People are surprised by how different their personalities are. Many describe them as part monkey, pig, and human because of how intelligent, extroverted, and affectionate they are.
Sphynx cats are not maintenance-free. Their lack of hair results in increased body oils. Regular bathing is often necessary. Care should be taken to limit the Sphynx cat's exposure to outdoor sunlight at length, as they can develop a sunburn, similar to that of human exposure. In general, Sphynx cats should never be allowed outdoors unattended, as they have limited means to conserve body heat in colder temperatures, and their curious nature can take them into dangerous places or situations.
The Sphynx is not always totally hairless. Some have a fine down on the body, which given their skin the texture of a warm peach. Light hair is often present on the nose, tail and toes.
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