MEET OUR SPHYNX FAMILY AND FIND

The Mexican hairless cat dates back to the pre Colombian era. In 1966 in Ontario, Canada. A female cat called Elizabeth gave birth to a hairless male kitten named Prune. Prune and Elizabeth went on to produced hairless kittens. The spontaneous mutation that was responsible for this trait is caused by the recessive gene. Lack of hair is not unique in the animal kingdom similar, mutations occur in dogs and mice. The Sphynx does not appeal to everyone taste...BUT always attracts attention!!

Characteristics.

The Sphynx is very lively, mischievous, playful and independent. Friendly towards other pets, but will want to be "Alfa cat" and rule the household ( owner/s included). Very affectionate andpossessive, they thrive on fuss. Sphynx come in all colours, patterns and eye colour, although the eye colour should correspond with that of the body colour.

Lack of coat means they are vulnerable to the cold, but being a cat they know where to find the best heat spots in the house....At the other end of the scale Sphynx are at risk in hot weather, and can be susceptible to sunburn...Unlike other breeds the Sphynx sweats through it's skin, and need regularly cleaning. Sphynx will adopt a characteristic pose, when standing, and will stand holding one front paw raised..

To touch a sphynx is quite a shock for some people, they feel very warm to the touch and is like stroking a peach or chamois leather..

General Appearance.

Medium size body, fairly muscular, oval high paws with thick pads that look like "air cushions". large ears, and oval eyes. No true eyebrows or whiskers because of the recessive gene.

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