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Large Eyes of Pedigree Purebred Cats

PoC avatarPosted on May 24, 2013 by Michael BroadMay 24, 2013

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 →

Posted in Abyssinian Cat, Cat Anatomy, Cat Breeding, Cat Breeds, cat eyes, Cat Fancy, Sphynx Cat | Tagged cat anatomy, cat fancy, pedigree cats, purebred cats, Selective Cat Breeding | 12 Replies

Do Some Cats Need To Wear Clothes?

PoC avatarPosted on January 4, 2013 by Michael BroadJanuary 4, 2013

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 →

Posted in Cat Coats, Cat Health, Geriatric Cat, Human to cat relationship, Injury, Moggie, Sphynx Cat | Tagged cat health, cats wearing clothes, human to cat relationship | 26 Replies

Sphynx Cat Facts For Kids

PoC avatarPosted on December 6, 2012 by Michael BroadDecember 6, 2012

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 →

Posted in Cat Breeds, Cat Facts, Cat Facts For Kids, Cat photography, Pictures of Cats, Sphynx Cat | Tagged cat facts, cat facts for kids, hairless cats, pictures of cats, sphynx cat | 11 Replies

Friendliest Domestic Cats

PoC avatarPosted on December 4, 2012 by Michael BroadDecember 4, 2012

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 →

Posted in Cat Behavior, Cat Breeds, Sphynx Cat | Tagged cat behavior, cat breeds, cat personality, sphynx cat | 11 Replies

Cat Anatomy of a Hairless Cat

PoC avatarPosted on October 23, 2012 by Michael BroadFebruary 7, 2021

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 →

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Tattooing Cats

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadDecember 23, 2019

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 →

Posted in Cat Breeds, Sphynx Cat | Tagged Cat News, human to cat relationship, tattooing cats | 6 Replies

Sphynx Cat Breed

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadFebruary 17, 2016

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 →

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Sphynx Cat Rescue

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadNovember 22, 2019

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 →

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Sphynx Cat with URI and FLUTD and Lameness

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadJuly 27, 2012

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 →

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Sphynx Cat

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadMay 25, 2020

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 →

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