SPHYNX CAT PERSONALITY AND BREED (ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW)

Would you like to know more about the Sphynx cat personality? It was the first naked breed to be created in the distant 1966, which then contributed to the development of many others.

The ideal companion to keep at home. In fact, the Sphynx establishes a close bond with the people who are close to him. At a glance, the Sphynx cat is vulnerable to the cold, doesn’t like being held int he harms, loves sitting next to his owner, and is active and adaptable.

Let’s know more about the Sphynx cat personality and breed.

WHAT IS THE SPHYNX CAT GENERAL ASPECT AND SIZE?

The Sphynx cat is an absolutely unusual and curious-looking breed, but hairless. Instead, the hair is very short and extremely sharp. To the touch, it is more or less velvety like peach skin.

It is possible to see that the color spots of the mantle are evident on the skin and clearly visible on the muzzle, where the hair is longer.

The Sphynx has a muscular body. The final part of the back has a characteristic rounded shape. The chest and abdomen are also rounded. Males are particularly muscular.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SPHYNX CAT:

Characteristic	Description	Notes
In summary	The first naked breed, which now enjoys broad official recognition	Sometimes called Canadian Hairless, as a confirmation of its origins
Personality	Extroverted by nature, as his appearance suggests. Very playful and affectionate
Appearance	There is a wide variety of designs, which make each cat look singular	Because of the relative lack of hair, they are warm to the touch
In the house	It adapts easily to closed but spacious environments. When he goes out, he is at risk of sunburn
Behavior	He loves to curl up and sleep under the covers to maintain body heat
Grooming	Wipe the body with a damp cloth once a week to prevent excessive buildup of fat	Despite the name, the body is covered with thin hair, more evident at the ends
Most common health problems	You may be suffering from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)	This is a degenerative heart disease
Size	Medium, from 3.5 to 7 kg
Ears	Large, wide at the junction with the head and round at the tip
Eyes	Large, round, and slightly protruding
Head	Triangular, longer than wide, cheekbones bulging and short nose
Paws	Tapered, slightly arched; small oval feet and long fingers
Coat	The body is covered with a very short fuzz, especially on the muzzle, tail, ears, and feet
Allowed colors	All varieties are covered at least in the basic colors and coat design

The Sphynx cat has long, thin legs, long fingers, and a straight back. The swollen fingertips give the impression that there are air pads underneath their feet. This impression is provided by the fact that the pads on the paws are prominent.

The big bare ears need regular cleaning every week.

WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF THE SPHYNX CAT?

Nude mutations aren’t unusual in pets, whether we are talking about mice, guinea pigs, or dogs. In fact, numerous cases of naked cats were recorded before the Sphynx emerged in Canada.

Today rather established (remember the famous TV series Friends?), this breed is the
result of crosses with Devon Rex. These cats usually retain a thin layer of hair, especially on the ends, and the color reflects the pigmentation of the skin.

Specimens that have a white-rosacea coloring are particularly at risk of sunburn if they are outdoors. In general, given the lack of hair, they risk being seriously injured when fighting with other cats.

The skin can appear shriveled in some parts of the body but usually tends to be smooth.

WHAT IS THE ORIGIN OF THE SPHYNX CAT?

The Sphynx arises from a natural mutation of the typical domestic cat. There has been news of “naked” cats worldwide, and it seems that the Aztecs were already dedicated to breeding these animals.

During the last century, other cases of hairless cats were reported, but for the first actual breeding attempts, we have to wait until the 70s of the twentieth century, when a stray cat gave birth to some hairless puppies in Canada.

Only at this point, a series of selective programs started for the creation of a new breed using Devon Rex specimens and house cats.

After several crosses, the genetic heritage was stabilized, and in 2001 the Sphynx cats were also recognized by the FIFE.

SPHYNX CAT PERSONALITY

The Sphynx is a cat with a strong and determined character: he does not know the concept of submission. Instead, he wants to be constantly at the center of the whole family’s attention, an undertaking he succeeds with ease thanks to his playful character and overwhelming sympathy.

▷ The Sphynx is absolutely not suitable for being alone too long.

He shows affection until it becomes “sticky.” This is because the Sphynx fears loneliness more than any other thing, and for this reason, he likes the company of other cats and dogs.

It’s perfect for apartment living, as long as its owners have a lot of time to dedicate to him. The Sphynx is a friendly cat who loves being in company and gets used even to the presence of a dog

▷ From an early age, the Sphynx denotes an extremely self-centered nature.

For the continuous search for attention, the Sphynx is not a cat for everyone.

STABILIZATION OF THE BREED

As a young breed, the Sphynx still requires selective programs to enrich its genetic heritage as much as possible.

For this reason, the common trend is to breed latent carriers of the recessive gene specimens with naked subjects, preferring domestic cats.

However, before making the peculiarity of the Sphynx visible, one must wait for a few generations to avoid genetic problems.

HOW TO CARE FOR AND FEED THE SPHYNX CAT

The lack of hair of this cat requires constant cleaning as the sebum production is not absorbed, and it can give rise to greasiness and foul odors.

A bath a month does not involve considerable difficulty, although you could bathe your cat every two weeks. Given its nudity, the Sphynx must be protected from the summer sun’s rays with specific total screen creams and kept warm during the winter.

The Sphynx diet must be balanced, and a high-calorie intake is necessary daily.

Having only a fine fuzz reminiscent of the velvety texture of peach skin, one is led to believe that the Sphynx needs very little care.

Instead, he has to take a bath monthly or weekly, depending on your cat, and you need to use a damp sponge to remove naturally secreted fat from the skin.

AN ADVICE
Even the Sphynx can cause allergies: these are caused by a protein in the saliva, and if the cat is often licking can provoke them like other cats.

Even the big ears should be cleaned regularly with moistened cotton balls; avoid the introduction of cotton buds into the ear canal, as they could cause serious injury. It is enough to clean well inside the auricle.

AN ADVICE
Too many bathrooms are nasty for your Sphynx because they can significantly alter the skin’s pH, giving rise to various ailments.

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