11 Facts About Sphynx Cats - The strangest kind of cats.

My fellow cat lovers everywhere... in this video we are going to talk about - The strangest kind of cats.
- There's more to these cats than meets the naked eye ... (11 Facts About Sphynx Cats).

With their angular faces, big ears, and smooth bodies, Sphynx cats are living proof that there’s more to a kitty than its fur coat. Here are a few facts about the fleshy feline.
Sphynx cats originated in Canada.


You’d think a cat whose ancestors come from the North Country would be equipped with a warm coat. But the modern-day Canadian Sphynx—the hairless breed we know in North America—has been defying expectations since the mid-1960s, when an Ontario cat gave birth to a hairless kitten, the result of a natural genetic mutation. Then, in the mid-1970s, two separate sets of hairless kittens were born to owners in Toronto and Minnesota. Thanks to various breeding efforts, their lineages resulted in the affectionate animal we love today.


Don’t think, though, that the Canadian Sphynx is the only hairless cat out there. Similar breeds exist, and look-alike felines have been reported in countries across the world. For instance, the Sphynx has a hairless doppelgänger—the Donskoy—that’s actually a separate breed from Russia. While they look nearly identical, the Sphynx’s lack of long hair is thanks to a recessive gene, whereas the Donskoy’s hairlessness is the result of a dominant gene.


Sphynx cats aren’t actually bald.
At first glance, the Sphynx might look less like a feline and more like a naked mole rat. If you pet one, however, you’ll discover they’re not actually hairless. Sphynx cats are covered with a fine layer of downy fuzz. While they’re not plush to the touch, their coats feel akin to suede.
Sphynx cats have different patterns and colors.


Look at that gorgeous skin.
Although Sphynxes are “naked” cats, their skin pigment can vary in color and pattern. From tortoiseshells to tabbies, you’re bound to find a Sphynx version of many longer-haired cats.
Sphynx cats aren’t hypoallergenic.

If you’re a cat lover who’s allergic to your favorite animal, don't shell out the big bucks for a Sphynx kitten. Despite rumors to the contrary, the breed isn’t actually hypoallergenic. Sphynxes still produce Fel d 1, the allergenic protein in cat saliva and skin secretions that causes your eyes to grow itchy and red.


Sphynx cats are warmer than most other felines.
Four degrees warmer, in fact.
Sphynx cats need a weekly bath.

Think Sphynx kitties are super-clean because they don’t have fur? Think again. While your cat’s coat might not be a magnet for dust particles, pollen, and other substances, its skin still produces oil. For most cats, oil helps keep their fur sleek. But with Sphynx cats, it can form a greasy film over their bodies—meaning their owners must give them weekly baths.


The same goes for the ears: Since there aren’t any hairs to block dirt or dead skin cells from accumulating inside the cavities, owners have to regularly wipe them down with a washcloth or cotton ball to keep ears clear.

Sphynx cats have sensitive skin.


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