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- Very large ears
- Typically curious, playful and affectionate*Cats Suite 101: Sphynx Cats: The Nudist of the Cat World
- Needs to be hand-bathed
- Near-hairlessness can mean less allergic reaction
- Not related to the Don Spynx or the Peterbald
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Although it cuts a regal figure reminiscent of the Egyptian Mau, the Sphynx cat only came into existence in 1966, with the birth of a hairless kitten in Toronto, Canada.Cat Fanciers' Association: Breed Profile: Sphynx Although the mutation that causes feline hairlessness has been known as far back as the Aztecs, the Sphynx is the first hairless cat that has been bred specifically for that trait. Referred to as "hairless," the Sphynx actually does have a very fine, short coat, comparable to peach-fuzz. *Cats Suite 101: Sphynx Cats: The Nudist of the Cat World
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Hypoallergenic?
Although someone who is plagued by cat allergies may have a significantly less acute reaction to a Sphynx than a fluffy Persian, Sphinx cats are not allergen-free.CentralPets.com: Sphynx Main Page It is not fur that causes cat allergy, but a compound in feline saliva and skin; fur only acts to disperse it more widely. According to the Cat Fanciers' Association, some cat lovers who suffer with allergies may find a Sphynx to be a comfortable companion.Cat Fanciers' Association: Breed Profile: Sphynx -
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Sphynx Related Merchandise
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Sphynx Cat Blogs
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Sphynx Cat Stars Update
Sphynx cats are becoming more and more popular on the big and small screens. We have covered some of the more famous ones in previous blog posts, and it is time for an update. Kat Von D's Sphynx Ludwig whom we featured here... (March 13, 2010)sphynxcatblog.com -
Sphynx Cat Photo
Pictures of Cats org Blog. A blog about cats (mainly). It is sometimes intentionally provocative & outspoken in order to disturb the status quo, which needs to be changed. ... This though is a particularly good example ... (March 04, 2010)cat-chitchat.pictures-of-cats.org -
Sphynx Kitten Lucy Settles In
After showing her where the litter trays are the next stop were the food bowls where Sphynx cats Pierre and Luna were having their dinner. Little miss Lucy showed a complete lack of manners (or regard for social standing) and shou... (March 08, 2010)sphynxcatblog.com -
Sphynx Cats: HCM and Ludwig
After my blog post yesterday there was an enormous amount of people looking for more answers on the death of Kat Von D's Sphynx cat, Ludwig. HCM is such an important issue in the entire animal community, not only the Sphynx... (March 13, 2010)sphynxcatblog.com
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Sphynx Cat News
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Ear-Resistable Curl And Oldest Longhair On Show At Royal Easter Cat Show
... Skookum and Napoleon; the largest domestic cat breed in the world the Maine Coon and the second largest the Norwegian Forest Cat; the hairless Sphynx, ... (March 14, 2010)Voxy -
Portsmouth Olympic was the 'Cat's Meow' over the weekend
(Top right) A sphynx cat peeks out from under her blanket at the Canadian Cat Association National Cat Show at the Portsmouth Olympic Harbour this past ... (March 04, 2010)EMC Kingston -
A purr-fect day for a cat show
One of the most unique cats at the show was Harry, a hairless Sphynx cat owned by Savannah Landis of Galesburg. "When my cat died, my great uncle said he ... (February 21, 2010)Galesburg Register-Mail -
Pretty Pussies Galore
Over 200 cats were shown and on display at the event, including breeds such as Bengali, Sphinx and Devon Rex. Breeders from Spain and other countries around ... (February 25, 2010)Rundtownnews.co.uk
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Sphynx Cat Questions
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Do you like Artic Cat? 1 AnswerQ: Do you like Artic Cat? A: Why do you like Artic Cat? Because they're fast, and they're fun. I might not use one for a survival trip over the north pole, in w... read more -
Funny cat videos 8 AnswersRoomba Cat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ-jv8g1YVIMatrix Cat v... read more -
How big does an average Maine Coon Cat get? 2 AnswersAccording to the wikipedia: ----Qoute--- Males can weigh anywhere between 13 and 18 lb (5.9 and 8.2 kg) with females weighing between 8 and 12 lb (3.6 and 5.4 k... read more
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