Pedigree, purebred cats have inordinately large eyes. Not all the breeds have the same overly large eyes, but even breeds, such as the Abyssinian, that are meant to be “balanced”, have unnaturally large eyes. Let’s not forget that cats already … Continue reading →
By Elisa Black-Taylor Do some cats need to wear clothes? I’ve done a little research on this subject since I wrote my last article about cats wearing clothes. I used to be mistaken in thinking a cat only wore clothes … Continue reading →
The Sphynx is known as a hairless breed of cat. However, it is not really hairless. It is covered in a very short, soft and fine fur called “down”. Some people call this a “peach-fuzz” because it is like the … Continue reading →
Although most people choose a cat on appearance, in the long term a cat’s character is more important. The element of a cat’s character that is the most important is friendliness. You want a cat companion, not a cat enemy. … Continue reading →
The naked cat reveals bits of anatomy that are usually hidden underneath clothes. There are several breeds of naked cat and partially naked cats. The best known naked or nude cat is the Sphynx. I have a well known one … Continue reading →
Tutankhamun tattoo on a Sphynx cat. It is impossible to tattoo a cat unless the cat is hairless (or shaved) and the Sphynx is one such cat. Actually, it is not completely hairless, there is a fine down hair … Continue reading →
by Michael (London) Casper – photograph copyright Michael Broad I’ll be honest with you. When I first saw a Sphynx cat I thought that there probably wasn’t a place for the Sphynx cat breed as a domestic cat. The mutated … Continue reading →
Sphynx cat rescue – Sphynx cats – photo copyright ©Helmi Flick – these are not rescue cats – just a lovely photo. Update Oct 22nd 2018: This page was written about 9 years ago and it’s all changed since. These … Continue reading →
by Isna Mostert (South Africa) Electron micrograph of the feline calicivirus (FCV) – Picture in public domain – user Joelmills I have two Sphynxes. First I took my cat, Seth, to the vet because he had difficulty walking on his … Continue reading →
Introduction The Sphynx cat looked unnatural and rather peculiar, I thought. I also thought that this cat breed was ugly and I couldn’t see the point of the breed. But I discovered that when you meet, touch and interact with … Continue reading →
