Breed traitsSphynx personality: an affectionate companion who needs people
Affectionate, chatty and hands-on: what Sphynx cats are like at home, how they cope with being alone and who they suit best.
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Breed traitsSeven Sphynx myths and what is actually worth knowing
Hypoallergenic, no grooming needed, hotter than other cats? We look at popular claims about the Sphynx and explain what is really true.
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CareSphynx skin care: bathing, ears, claws and sun protection
Why Sphynx skin gets oily, how often to bathe, how to clean the ears and claws, and how to protect your cat from cold and sun.
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HealthSphynx health: the heart, the skin and questions for breeders
What we know about HCM in the Sphynx, which checks the parents should have, why DNA tests matter and what to ask a breeder before choosing a kitten.
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Breed traitsWhy the Sphynx is hairless: origins, genetics and the standard
Sphynx cats are hairless because of a recessive KRT71 mutation that makes hair weak and fall out. From Prune (1966) to today's breed and its standard.
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