‹‹Sphynx

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Sphynx overview

Sphynx cats can be just as colourful as cats with hair, as the skin comes in a variety of pigments. Without the insulating properties of a coat, the Sphynx is highly susceptible to cold and heat, and must be kept as a house cat. Despite the absence of fur, Sphynx cats require grooming - a sponge down with warm water - to ensure that dander does not build up on the skin. Quiet, loyal, affectionate and sweet-tempered, the Sphynx is ideally suited to a role as a house cat.

Other known names for Sphynx

Canadian Hairless

Sphynx foreign names

Chat Nu (French), Esfinge (Spanish)

Origin

Canada

Breed number/code

No 84 (GCCF) / SPH (FIFe)

Biological data

Size
Medium.
Build
Hard and muscular, with a broad, rounded chest, rump, and abdomen.
Large ears with rounded tips.
Large, lemon-shaped eyes, set well apart, with a slight upward tilt at the outer corners.
Hair quality
Appears hairless, but has a fine, downy covering of hair.
Colours
Any.
Patterns
None.

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Sphynx – Breed standard

The below links are external
GCCF, FIFe, TICA, CFA, AACE, ACFA, ACF, CCA

Sphynx references and further reading

USA
Sphynx Breed Council

UK
Sphynx Cat Association
Sphynx Cat Club 
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Featured image

AP-18TKLC- Sphynx cat
Photo © Animal Photography, Vidar Skauen

Sphynx kittens

AP-YCDYVA - Sphynx kitten
Photo © Animal Photography, Vidar Skauen