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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.
It’s these traits that make this breed even more intriguing! Watch this Sphynx in a video from July 7, spending a day on the farm. View this post on Instagram
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Hairless Sphynx cat. Sphynx cat 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 starting in the 1960s. [11] This characteristic hairlessness is caused by a recessive mutation in the keratin 71 gene.
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 ...
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 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 .
PetMD says Sphynx cats have a lot going for them—more than their eye-catching, hairless frame. Known to be lovable, social, and curious, this breed is a fan of hanging out and snuggling together.