Peterbald Cats 101 : Fun Facts & Myths

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In today's video, we are going to talk about some interesting facts and myths, about the Peterbald Cat.

Similar in size, and appearance to the sphynx, or Oriental shorthair, the Peterbald cat is a newer breed of Russian origin, with a unique coat and devoted family disposition.

A relatively new breed of cat, the Peterbald is a Russian-bred cat, with a very complicated relationship with fur. Coming in a variety of coat colors and patterns, the Peterbald can have a coat of short hair, fine peach fuzz, or no hair, all of which can change throughout the cat’s lifetime.

But don’t let the coat fool you, these cats aren’t just a visual novelty. The Peterbald is a loving, affectionate, deeply loyal family cat breed, that develops strong bonds with people and loves the company of other animals.

1. Peterbald Cat's Appearance.

The version people might be most familiar with, because it’s the most photographically memorable are the Peterbalds that are totally hairless, or have only very fine short hair on the face, paws, and tail. Within this subset, there is an even more hairless version called the “ultra-bald” type, which doesn’t even come with eyelashes or whiskers.

A coat of very fine fuzz, which has sometimes been described as feeling like velour. This hair is extremely fine and soft to the touch, and may cover the entire cat’s body, or just appear in patches, mainly around the extremities.

A coat of varying lengths that is made entirely of downy soft hair, much like the undercoat of a long-haired breed. Again, soft to the touch and very fine.

May lack the Peterbald trait entirely, and have an ordinary cat coat. These Peterbalds are called "straight coats.” Genetically, they’re identical to their bald relatives, and they can be registered and bred as Peterbalds, but they’re not championship material, and are only kept as pets or for breeding.
As an added bonus for multi-colored Peterbalds, the coat will sometimes grow in two distinctly different types of hair, with white parts of the coat being soft, downy hair and the darker spots being more wiry and coarse.

No matter which of those categories your Peterbald kitten was born in, just know that he may not actually stay that way, as his coat may change over time. Nude Peterbald kittens have grown coats, and straight coated kittens have lost all their hair, all within the first two years of life.

Peterbald whiskers are often a grab bag as well, sometimes appearing curled, crinkled, or even as barely there, vestigial whiskers. The Peterbald is a medium-sized cat with a long, lean body shape, tight abdomen, and usually wedge-shaped head. Ears tend to be comically oversized, rounded triangles that take up much of the real estate on the sides, and tops of their heads. Their almost almond-shaped eyes are on the large side, and usually green in shade. The tail is long and whippy.

2 Peterbald Cat's Temperament.

The Peterbald is an incredibly affectionate, playful cat. He gets along famously with humans of all ages, shapes, and sizes, and loves to follow his bonded family around the house, as they go about their day. He’ll also get along well with other cats and even dogs. Playtime with other animals and smaller children should be at least passively monitored, however, because all that exposed skin does make the Peterbald more susceptible to injuries like scratches and cuts, which will need to be disinfected and cleaned.

Since he trends towards the more vocal side, you’ll never wonder where your Peterbald is in the house, as he’ll be happy to describe his day to you in real time. While they make marvelous house cats and are happy to climb into your lap when they can, they shouldn’t be allowed outside and don’t travel particularly well, as their thin (or non-existent) coat doesn’t provide them with much protection from the elements.