The Sphynx cat. A hairless breed with a friendly personality. It’s also the best breed to adopt if your parents don’t want fur on the couch. Although, they aren’t the easiest cat to care for, which is one of the reasons why they’re so expensive. If you’re interested in this kind of cat, read this post for more information.

Origin:

Judging by the name, you may think that this cat is from Egypt, right? Wrong! They were actually originated in Canada! The first one was born in Ontario in the 1960’s. Apparently, it was a genetic mutation that caused it to be hairless. Then, in the 1970’s, two separate sets of kittens were born. One in Toronto, and another in Minnesota.

Appearance:

Sphynx cats are known to be hairless and have wrinkles all over their body, and don’t have whiskers either. They have large wedge-shaped ears, kind of like an Abyssinian cat. They also have webbed feet. Because they’re hairless, they need daily bathes and shouldn’t be outside. Not to mention that their ears have more earwax than most cats, so they need to be washed too. There’s a lot to do to keep this cat healthy and clean, so you might want to research more on that. You can go to this other website for more information: Sphynx Cats Health & Proper Care | Go Sphynx. If your concerned about clothing your cat, you can check this website: Do Sphynx Cats Need Clothes? What You Need to Know – Veste for Pets. Here’s one more link to show how to bathe your Sphynx cat: How to bathe a Sphynx cat? – PollyPets.com.

Personality:

Although they may not look sweet, they do act sweet! What I mean is, they have a friendly personality. They are also dog-like and very social. When I say “social”, I mean very social. They always want a lot of attention, so it’s best to get two cats to keep each other company. They can also be friends with dogs too! Despite all the skin care and bathing, these little kitties are energetic and affectionate and love entertaining their owners!

Diet:

Sphynx cats need to eat more than an average cat because they need more fat without any fur. They need lots of protein, and some carbohydrates and fats. There’s a lot to explain about what to feed them and when to feed them, so this website will explain more: What Should I Feed My Sphynx Cat? – CatsInfo.

Health Problems:

Sphynx cats can get lots of health problems because they’re hairless. For example:

• Skin problems
• Body temp regulation
• Ear infections
• Periodontal disease
• Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
• Hereditary Myopathy

Make sure you take your cat takes regular vet appointments, and here’s yet another link (too many links, right?) to explain these diseases: 6 Common Sphynx Cat Health Problems | Spot Pet Insurance.

That’s about it, info about the sphynx cat. You can research on other sources about this cat if needed. Until next time!