Andreas Steiger in the book The Welfare of Cats tabulates an interesting list of symptoms and associated welfare problems concerning hairless cats, the best known of which is the Sphynx. The Sphynx is a popular cat breed with many fans … Continue reading →
When we describe a cat as “hypoallergenic” we do not mean that that cat is guaranteed to cause no allergic reaction in people because the word “hypoallergenic” refers to a sliding scale. The prefix “hypo” means “less than” so the … Continue reading →
There are at least eight hairless cat breeds that I know of but there are actually more than that. You will hardly see or know about some of them because they are rare. I am listing eight of them here … Continue reading →
This is a guest post about the Ukrainian Levkoy cat by Liz Johnson from Hairlesscat.org. Appearance The first thing you’ll notice when you see one is the fact that they are hairless and have floppy ears. You’ll also notice that … 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 →
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 →
