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.
Murtown cattery · Sphynx
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The best-known variety is the Canadian Sphynx, which goes back to a hairless kitten born in Toronto in 1966; the lack of fur is a natural mutation. Sphynxes are extremely affectionate, sociable and warm to the touch, love sleeping under the blanket with their owner and don’t like being alone. Their skin needs regular baths or wiping and protection from cold and direct sun, so the breed suits people who are often at home and ready for special care.
Breed traitsAffectionate, chatty and hands-on: what Sphynx cats are like at home, how they cope with being alone and who they suit best.
Breed traitsHypoallergenic, no grooming needed, hotter than other cats? We look at popular claims about the Sphynx and explain what is really true.
CareWhy 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.
HealthWhat 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.
Breed traitsSphynx 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.