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Sphynx

Alternative Name: Canadian Hairless

Breed Profile

Coat Length: Shorthair

Temperament: Playful, affectionate, sociable

Coat: Skin covered by very fine down giving a hairless appearance, should feel like soft suede, skin is wrinkled on parts of the head, body and legs, skin should be taut elsewhere

Head: Elongated triangular head, short nose, pouty chin, large almond shaped eyes, very large pointed ears, whiskers may or may not be present

Body: Sturdy rounded medium length body, fine boned but muscular, barrel shaped chest, long tapered tail, long slender legs, small oval paws with slender toes

Grooming: Daily sponging to remove oils from the skin (unlike most cats the Sphynx will sweat through its skin)

Common Faults: Extremely wrinkled skin, green eyes

Disease Predispositions

Not known

Breeders

Sphynx Breeders Directory

Web Links

Breed Standards:
CFA Sphynx Standard
NZCF Sphynx Standard
TICA Sphynx Standard

References

Page S, The Complete Cat Owners Manual, Readers Digest, Australia, 1997

Taylor D, The Ultimate Cat Book, Dorling Kindersley, Great Britain, 1989

Tilley LP & Smith FWK, The Five Minute Veterinary Consult - Canine and Feline (2nd Edition), Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, 2000

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