Sphynx cats are known for having little to no fur. This is a naturally occurring mutation in some cats. The development of the breed began in 1966 in Ontario, Canada. The pattern on their skin reflects what their fur would look like if they had any. All coat patterns can be found in sphynx breeds. Sphynxs are also known for having large ears. They are friendly and outgoing as a breed. They are welcoming to their owners as well as strangers making them one of the more dog-like cat breeds. Without human interaction Sphynxs get bored and lonely. Upkeep of this breed involved bathing the cat once or twice a week to prevent oil build-up that would've been absorbed through their fur. Skin cancer is more likely to occur in these breeds due to their lack of fur. They also have a higher rate of heart disease. Sphynx cats tend to be more expensive than other cats due to their rarity. They are also 95% purebred cats which ups their price tag quite a bit.
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I had no idea that Sphynx cats came from Canada! I figured they probably didn't come from Egypt but I always thought they came from somewhere in Europe! -Sarah
ReplyDeleteI heard of the Sphynx cats before, but I never thought they were from Canada! I thought they were from Africa because of their name. The baby Sphynx looks so cute!! ~Destiny
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