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Sphynx cats-10 things to know about living with hairless cats

PoC avatarPosted on March 13, 2018 by Michael BroadMarch 14, 2018

Here are ten things to know about the Sphynx; a rare purebred cat with an unusual, hairless appearance. Potential adopters should do their research because there are some important differences to take into account before adopting.

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Photo of Sphynx Cat and Judge at Romanian Cat Show

PoC avatarPosted on March 22, 2017 by Michael BroadMarch 22, 2017

I don’t know who took the photos but I particularly like this one. It highlights the anatomy if this well-known cat breed and its monkey-like athletic abilities. You can also clearly see the webbed paws of the domestic cat. See … Continue reading →

Posted in Sphynx Cat | Tagged cat show, sphynx cat | 6 Replies

The Hairless Cat Scam

PoC avatarPosted on December 3, 2016 by Michael BroadDecember 3, 2016

This is the hairless cat scam: take an ‘ordinary’ domesticated kitten with an full coat. Pluck and/or cut off all of the hair from the cat using a razor or Nair (a hair removal product manufactured by Church and Dwight … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Breeding | Tagged cat breeder scams, sphynx cat | 5 Replies

Swarm of Sphynx!

PoC avatarPosted on July 20, 2015 by Michael BroadJuly 20, 2015

Since I held one at a cat show, I have had a soft spot for the Sphynx. Being a cat ‘purist’ I should disapprove of this cat breed because strictly speaking it is not sensible to breed cats who carry … Continue reading →

Posted in Sphynx Cat | Tagged cat breeder, cat video, sphynx cat | 2 Replies

Lykoi Cat: the “Wolf Cat”

PoC avatarPosted on February 17, 2014 by Jo SingerJanuary 15, 2020

Is the new cat breed, the Lykoi Cat bizarre or beautiful? Just when I thought that there couldn’t be any new cat breeds making the scene to tickle my fancy, I nearly fell off my chair when I discovered that … Continue reading →

Posted in Lykoi Cat | Tagged cat breeds, cat genetics, genetic diseases, genetic mutation, Lykoi Cat, sphynx cat | 48 Replies

Is there a new cat breed coming out next year?

PoC avatarPosted on January 17, 2014 by Michael BroadJanuary 17, 2014

Is there a new cat breed coming out next year? This is an actual question I have been asked by a cat lover. Though what true cat lover would think of a cat as a fashion item with a new style … Continue reading →

Posted in ailurophile, ambivalent, Articles of Sarah Hartwell, California Spangled, Cat Anatomy, Cat Breeding, Cat Breeds, Cat Fancy, cats as fashion items, Dwarf Cats, genetics, Human to cat relationship, RagaMuffin Cat, Ragdoll Cat, Serengeti Cat, Sphynx Cat, WIld Cat Hybrids | Tagged british shorthair, california spangled cat, cat breeders, cat breeds, cat lovers, human to cat relationship, serengeti cat, sphynx cat | 4 Replies

“Active Cat” – Inherited, Learned or Stimulated?

PoC avatarPosted on December 28, 2013 by Michael BroadDecember 28, 2013

Is there such a thing as an active cat breed? Can you group cats into active and inactive? I am not sure that you can. Although cat breed personality descriptions are notoriously variable, vague and imprecise, the Cat Fanciers’ Association … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Anatomy, Cat Behavior, Cat Breeds, cat intelligence, cat personality, defensive behavior, genetics, Savannah Cat, Siamese, Siamese Cats, sociable, Sphynx Cat, understimulated | Tagged cat health, cat socialisation, enriched environment, siamese cat, sphynx cat | 6 Replies

Ukrainian Levkoy Cat

PoC avatarPosted on December 7, 2012 by Michael BroadDecember 31, 2014

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 →

Posted in Cat Breeds | Tagged cat anatomy, cat coats, hairless cats, russian cat breeds, Scottish Fold, sphynx cat | 29 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

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