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  2. Sphynx cat - Wikipedia

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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.

  3. Cat Lovers: Did You Know About These Weird Cat Breeds? - AOL

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    Cats come in different breeds, just like dogs — and some are shockingly unexpected. Check out these surprising cat breeds. ... Canadian Sphynx. This cat breed didn't exist before 1966, when a ...

  4. Domestication of the cat - Wikipedia

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    A Sphynx cat, one of the cat breeds resulting from human breeding practices during the last century and a half. In 1871 only five cat breeds were recognized by an association in London. Today the USA based Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) recognizes 41 breeds [20] and The International Cat Association (TICA) recognizes 57 breeds. [21]

  5. 32 things you need to know about sphynx cats - AOL

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    When it comes to things you need to know about sphynx cats, we have a feeling these beautiful baldies are about to surprise you!

  6. Sphynx Cat Siblings Fighting Over Rights to Cat Condo Are a ...

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    According to ASPCA Pet Insurance, Sphynx cats used to be called "Canadian Hairless" since they were the only breed of cat to come from Canada initially. The site explains that they're pretty ...

  7. Donskoy cat - Wikipedia

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    The Donskoy cat, also known as Don Sphynx or Russian Hairless, is a hairless cat breed of Russian origin. [1] It is not related to the better-known Sphynx cat (Canadian Hairless) whose characteristic hairlessness is caused by a recessive mutation in the keratin 71 gene. The Donskoy's hairlessness, on the other hand, is caused by a dominant ...

  8. Fresh warning issued over hairless ‘bullycats’ amid rising ...

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    Breeders in the US have created the new cat breed by mixing the hairless gene from Sphynx cats with the short-legged gene from Munchkin cats. However, animal welfare experts have raised concerns ...

  9. Minskin - Wikipedia

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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]

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