The Breed

Known as the hairless cat, the Ssphynx first appeared in 1966 in Ontario, Canada. However, we can go back to the time of the Aztecs in Mexico, to find a trace of this atypical cat by his appearance and his physique. His appearance, as a race, is therefore fairly recent.

The sphynx is an excellent companion cat. He is affectionate, calm, very sociable and does not hesitate to play with children as with other animals. It can even turn out to be a pot of glue, since it relatively often follows its owner, even going to sleep at the foot of his bed. The sphynx likes to be taken care of. He is not stingy with caresses and affection. He is never aggressive and accepts to share his territory. He has a quick wit and is also very intelligent.

Hairless doesn't mean maintenance free. On the contrary, the skin of the sphynx requires special care. Therefore, he must take regular baths to remove the grease left by the excess sebum. Also, apply sunscreen every time he goes outside to prevent burns.

As with all cats, their ears should be inspected regularly to avoid infection, because earwax production is abundant.

Because of his nudity, the sphynx must eat more than other cats. Indeed, he has a higher body temperature and burns his calories faster.

Despite his lack of hair, the sphynx still causes an allergy to "cat hair" because, in fact, it's the salivary secretions and the sebaceous glands (in the skin) which are at the origin of this allergy. However, their particularity is an asset for people with mild allergies insofar as it prevents the dispersion of hair and thus allergens in their environment.