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SP.CH Diva’s Ragtail
Okashi C’ta Naked
Cat of the Year Finalist 2001
History:
Hairless cats have appeared throughout the century and whilst a well
documented case occurred in Canada in 1966, it wasn't until the late
1970's that a pair of hairless cats were bred successfully and the
modern day Sphynx cats are descended from these.
Angela
Irvine, Ragtail Cattery, Australia.
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Probably the world's
most bizarre cat; the Sphynx is effectively naked, sporting only a
peach-fuzz and sometimes tufts on the tail, ears and paws. They
often have no eyelashes or whiskers.
Their skin feels like a suede hot water bottle.
Appearance: A hairless cat of
substantial boning, good muscle development and medium sized. They
have a very open-eyed face with a friendly expression. Their body is
of foreign type - long, lean with a whippy tail and large triangular
ears.
Colours: All colours and patterns but
only the skin is pigmented.
Temprament: They are agile, playful,
inquisitive and appear highly intelligent; learning to open
cupboards, fetch toys and answer the phone. They listen intently
when you talk to them and remind you more of a monkey than a cat.
They are essentially "hams" and adore the camera with this
"look at me" attitude. They are "inherently"
trusting and will work their charm on everyone!
Health: As they have no facial hair,
the ears need to be kept clean as they are trappers for dust and
grime. Pale skinned Sphynx are susceptible to sunburn and all Sphynx
should be kept inside. If it is cool, they may need a warm
sweater.
Grooming: Whilst no brushes are
required, a weekly to twice weekly bath is needed to keep the skin
clean.
House pet potential / ideal owner: Due to its rarity, this is a
breed for the true feline enthusiast. The Sphynx are suitable for
most cat lovers responsible enough to maintain their needs. If you
are allergic to cat hair, you may be able to live with a Sphynx but
if you are allergic to a cats dander (saliva), you will be allergic
to all cats. Sphynx do not do well as an only pet as they cry out
for attention and if they cannot get this from humans, they will ask
for it from other pets.
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Diva’s
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