They “talk” to their owners using a whole repertoire of chirps, squeaks and whines, and my girls are no exception. Sphynx cats are known for being chatterboxes. I understand that Sphnyx cats are not everyone’s cup of tea, but as my mother used to tell me, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” (Or, just lie to me and tell me my cats are super cute.) 2. These naked cats are noisy! I don’t know how many times I’ve shown someone a photo of my girls only to be met with a grimace and a comment along the lines of, “Ugh! They are so strange looking! Why would you want a cat like that?” I certainly find this type of remark insulting, and always hope that the same person doesn’t show me a picture of their kid just after. Unfortunately, I also realize now that a lot of people find this breed ugly and unappealing. Sphynx cats often don’t have whiskers or eyelashes, which draws even more attention to their expressive, almond-shaped eyes and chubby whisker pads. I can’t get enough of stroking their soft, warm skin and kissing their adorable pot bellies. I love how Fly’s legs look like she’s wearing sagging pantyhose, and how when Skinny Mini quivers her tail it sends a ripple of wrinkles up her back. I knew I liked the unique appearance of Sphynx cats before getting one, but I didn’t know I’d be so completely captivated by a Sphynx cats’ big bat ears, runway model cheekbones and delightful skin folds. Sphynx cats allow us to appreciate fascinating feline morphology without all that fur getting in the way. Sphynx cats are stunning creatures, but not everyone will agree with me There’s lots to learn about Sphynx cats before you parent one! Photography by Oleg Mikhaylov / Shutterstock. Since adopting my first Sphynx cats, I’ve come to realize that: 1. (Isn’t that an Instagram filter?) I had done my research on cat breeds and was not going into Sphynx cat ownership unprepared - or so I thought. Skinny Mini is a mischievous five-year-old calico tabby, and dainty three-year-old Fly has seal– tortie-sepia coloring. The shades of pigment you see on the Sphynx’s skin reflect the colour of his would-be fur. Accepted patterns include all the usual cat markings, such as solid, particolour, tabby, and tortoiseshell.I got my two female Sphynx cats - also known as naked cats or hairless cats - within a year of each other from the same responsible and experienced breeder. Though referred to as a hairless cat, a layer of fine down covers this cat’s skin and gives it a soft, suede-like texture. Just look at that coat-or, more specifically, the predominate lack thereof. To discuss the Sphynx, we’ve got to start with its unique appearance. The breed was recognized by the International Cat Association (TICA) in 1979. In time, the distinctive Sphynx was well established. In the early 1970s, hairless cats were bred to other hairless cats, and then later bred to the Devon Rex, an intelligent breed known for its very short, soft, curly coat and large ears. (Although hairless cats have been reported throughout history, this is the first time the type was assigned a name.)Įfforts to breed Prune weren’t ultimately fruitful, but interest in a hairless breed had been established. The cat-named ‘Prune’-was born hairless due to a genetic mutation. In recognition of her similar appearance to the cats seen in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, she was labelled the Sphynx. The history of this unique breed dates back to 1966 when a hairless kitten was born in Toronto, Canada.
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