Cat breeds
Sphynx
The warm, hairless cuddler
The Sphynx appears hairless, though most are covered in a fine down that feels rather like warm suede. Wrinkled skin, large ears and a barrel body give them their unmistakable look. They are extremely social, openly attention-seeking, and permanently in search of the warmest spot in the room.
Written with reference to The International Cat Association (TICA). Sphynx on TICA
History
Began in Toronto in 1966 with a hairless kitten called Prune, born to an ordinary domestic cat. The modern breed was built from that line together with hairless cats found in Minnesota a decade later.
Personality
Extravagantly social and openly attention-seeking. Sphynx cats greet visitors, supervise everything, and head straight for the warmest available surface — a lap, a laptop, or under the covers.
Did you know?
They are not actually hairless. Most are covered in a fine down that feels like warm suede — and because nothing insulates them, a Sphynx feels far hotter to the touch than it really is.
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