If you have been looking at or considering a Sphynx for any length of time than I know you have seen all the webpages that tell you the Sphynx is “part cat, part parrot, part dog, and part monkey.”  We hate to jump on the band wagon here, but this is so true!  If you want a lazy cat that only comes around at dinner these are not the cats for you.  They are in your face and in your space and they want to love you and be loved.  They are head-butters and helpers.  They will try to help you with laundry, the trash, cleaning the litter boxes, and preparing dinner.

They are active, smart and funny.  Our girls come when they are called and know what I am saying when I tell them it is time to go wake up “brother” (our son). 

There is no possible way to describe how different these cats are.  If you are even thinking about buying one, and are on the fence, just go spend a little time around a Sphynx.  Your decision will be made!

Now here is some technical stuff…

In 1966 a domestic cat gave birth to a hairless kitten in Toronto, Canada. It was discovered to be a natural mutation and the Sphynx cat, as we know it today, came into existence. This cat and a few other naturally hairless cats have been found worldwide. These have magically been produced by Mother Nature and are the foundation for this unusual breed. Cat breeders in Europe and North America have bred the Sphynx to normal coated cats and then back to hairless for more than thirty years. The purpose of these selective breedings was to create a genetically sound cat with a large gene pool and hybrid vigor. This is a very robust breed with few health or genetic problems.

The Sphynx is not always totally hairless; there can be a fine down on the body, which makes thecat feel like a warm peach. Some light hair is often present on the nose, tail and toes. The texture of the Sphynx skin has been compared to a suede covered hot water bottle or a heated chamois. All colors and patterns are possible and may be presented at any stage of maturity. The color is seen in the pigment of the skin and the few hairs that they do have. One of the questions most asked is "Don't they get cold?" Well, of course, if it is too cold for you it will be too cold for a hairless cat too. However, these cats are smart enough to find a warm human, dog or cat to curl up with or they will get under your bed covers.

The above text is from the CFA website – and you can read more here: 

http://www.cfa.org/breeds/profiles/sphynx.html

Dispelling Myths about the Sphynx:

·        They are not from Egypt

·        They are not fragile

·        They are not difficult to take care of