About the Sphynx
In 1966 a domestic cat gave birth to a hairless kitten in Canada. It was discovered to be a natural mutation. This one kitten sparked the development of what we know today as the sphynx breed.
Since then a few other hairless cats were found worldwide and bred back and forth between normal coated cats and then back with hairless cats to create a more genetically sound cat with a larger gene pool.
Although, a sphynx appears to be bald they are not actually completely hairless. They have a fine down on their bodies, which feels like velvet, others say they feel like a warm peach. Some hair is often present on their nose, ears, tail, and feet. Some sphynx get little curly course whiskers on their face, while others get none at all. The ones that do get whiskers, sometimes looses them later on in life.
Some people who suffer from cat allergies can tolerate living with sphynx cats, however, depending on the type and severity of an individual's allergic reactions there are still some people that may not be able to live with the sphynx. Sphynx are not totally hypoallergenic. Some people are allergic to the dander or saliva of a cat, and the sphynx still has all of that. So, some people with allergies can abide the sphynx cat, but only if it's the actual fur that the person is allergic to.
Sphynx cats live wonderfully with children and other pets, including dogs. The sphynx seems to do better when there is more than one, or at least they should have some sort of other animal companion to play with. They love to pile up together and take naps or just sit with each other to stay warm.
Over all, the sphynx breed are very intelligent, playful, loyal, affectionate, and have a well tempered and fun loving personality. They love to cuddle up with you no matter what you are doing.
Every thing about them just makes them a joy to have around, they make wonderful, loving companions.
