Sphynx cat

Character and Appearance of the Sphynx Cat

The Sphynx is a hairless cat. However, on closer inspection
a light down of hair can be seen, which covers the whole body.
The breed standard allows for a light down of hair on the ears and tail.
Sphynx cats are very intelligent, affectionate cats.

Origin

Even in ancient times, the hairless Sphynx cats were mentioned in reports.
The Sphynx cats have their breeding origins from cats in Canada, although they have been here since 1966
bred from a naturally mutated cat by humans.

The desire for ever new breeds means that animals are bred that are under
natural conditions cannot exist. Unfortunately, this overbreeding in the
current legislation in all countries still allowed.

Related Breeds

In the Russian Don Sphynx cat, another dominant gene for
hairlessness responsible. Peterbald, who also comes from Russia, were
Orientalien crossed to improve the type.

SGC Belfry Ted Nude-Gent, who will play Mr. Bigglesworth as Dr. Evil`s cat in the film
Austin Powers is probably the most famous Sphynx.