The Sphynx cat, also known as the Egyptian cat, the hairless cat is a breed of cat classified as the ugliest in the world, hairless, wrinkled skin, face always serious and irritable. With so many disadvantages, but the price to pick up a Sphynx cat is not cheap at all, it can reach several thousand dollars.
The origin of the Sphynx cat
although called Egyptian catbut the ancestors of Sphynx cats are not from the country of the pyramids, they were born in Canada.
Looking at their appearance, you would surely think that Sphynx cats are the result of man’s creation, right? However, they are a completely natural breed of cat, born through genetic mutations. According to Wiki, in 1966, a common cat in Canada suddenly gave birth to a white, hairless kitten. So, Prune, your name hairless cat, mated to her own mother, and many more hairless cats since. Therefore, Prune can be considered to be the ancestor of the current Sphynx cat.
Sphynx cat appearance features
In fact, the Sphynx cat will be a cat breed that will leave an indelible impression if seen for the first time. It is completely different from the British Shorthair, British Longhair, it really is a very bad looking breed. The body is smooth with only a little hair, and the skin color is white. Not to mention that the skin on the whole body is still wrinkled, the eyes are fierce, there are a lot of killing intent, the face is stern, it looks a little scary.
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In addition to having only a very thin layer of fluff covering the skin, the Sphynx cat has no whiskers or is very short and sparse. The body of the Sphynx cat is medium in size, fairly toned and muscular, weighing an average of 4kg to 6kg, and has a lifespan of around 9 to 13 years.
Thanks to their robust body, with four solid legs and thick, padded soles, they move with extreme softness and flexibility. At birth, the Sphynx cat has many wrinkles that look like a human brain, but the wrinkles decrease as it ages, in the case of an adult sphynx cat, the skin is still too wrinkled, especially in the head area. Please pay attention because this will affect vision and some other functions for them.
The fur color is also the coat color of the Egyptian cat, common colors are white and white, black or blue-grey, brown, purple, cavity, tortoiseshell, and some rare colors like red, polka dots, or black stripes will do. Sphynx cats have a higher value than other cats of the same type.
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Egyptian Cat Personality
Although it looks somewhat different, it looks like an alien, but the Sphynx cat is a very intelligent, hyperactive and obedient cat. Most Sphynx cats are very friendly, especially sociable, they never leave the house, they can bring their own toys and play by themselves when the owner is busy. Therefore, the Sphynx can still be considered the best candidate for each family when choosing a pet, provided that he really likes it.
Although the Sphynx cat has been around for a while, it is still a rare breed, partly due to its rather fussy appearance, but more importantly, it takes a lot of work and money to breed healthy Sphynx cats. . In addition, the time and effort to take care of this cat breed is also quite difficult, not as simple as many people think.
It takes a lot of patience to care for a Sphynx cat
As a hairless animal, or with only a fine coat of fur, Sphynx cats are almost intolerant of cold, preferring warm places like lying down with their owners, with other dogs for warmth. Therefore, they need to wear warm clothes to protect their bodies. One point to note, you should also not expose Sphynx cats to strong sunlight because their skin is very susceptible to sunburn and darkening.
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Also, because it is hairless, the cat’s body is forced to secrete a layer of oil for protection. That is why they are very sensitive to skin diseases, and require regular baths and care to remove sebaceous secretion from the skin, avoiding skin diseases.
The resistance of the Sphynx cat is good hairless cat very poor, because they are a genetic mutation, so they are more prone to disease or illness than healthy purebred cats like Bengals. Common diseases are mainly tearing, dermatitis, enteritis, diarrhea, vomiting. Therefore, you must take great care of yourself and must be checked and vaccinated according to the rules.
