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The Sphynx cat (pronounced SFINKS, / ˈ s f ɪ ŋ k s /) also known as the Canadian Sphynx, is a breed of cat known for its lack of fur. Hairlessness in cats is a naturally occurring genetic mutation, and the Sphynx was developed through selective breeding of these animals, starting in the 1960s.
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To achieve his desired breed he bred the Munchkin with the Sphynx to try and restrict hair to the points. He later added in Devon Rex and Burmese stock into the breed. The first cat that met the desired standard was born in July 2000. By early 2005, roughly 50 cats met the criteria. [1]
The sphynx came into existence by pure accident in 1966 when a domestic shorthair gave birth to a hairless kitten named Prune in Ontario. Despite early breeding efforts, Prune’s line died out in ...
For Sphynx cats like Rue that don't have any fur, pajamas can add a layer of warmth and comfort that they otherwise wouldn't have. Any dog with short fur or low body fat might enjoy pj's really ...
The Sphynx cat needed a minute to throw a total temper tantrum when he saw his mom. The Sphynx cat posted up on his mama's lap and dug his sweet little face into her body. The mumbled meows he let ...
Portal:Cats/Selected breed/13 . The Sphynx cat (pronounced SFINKS, / ˈ s f ɪ ŋ k s /) also known as the Canadian Sphynx, is a breed of cat known for its lack of fur. Hairlessness in cats is a naturally occurring genetic mutation, and the Sphynx was developed through selective breeding of these animals, starting in the 1960s.
Sphynx cats are the best known of the hairless cat breeds. The breed was developed in the middle of the twentieth century, and are beloved for their unusual appearance as well as their outgoing ...