Life expectancy

14 years

Height

Medium

Weight

5 kg

Coat texture

almost hairless, chamois-like

Coat color

wildcolored, blue, sorrel, fawn, silver, striped

Common illnesses

breeding for animal-protection purposes / because of missing or crimped whiskers some problems can occur: expression, tactile sense, sense of direction, difficulties while hunting, poor auricual-/visual abilitiy in the dark, faulty perception of their environment / high risk of inbreeding / predispositions for sunburns / predisposition for sunburns

Food expenses per month in €

about € 48

Suitable for children

Rather yes

Compatible with other animals

Rather not

First cat suitable

Rather yes

Needs a balcony

Unknown

Needs to go free

No

Activity

Attention

Care and grooming

Nature

intelligent / playful / vivid / attached / social / focused on humans / cheeky

Common illnesses

breeding for animal-protection purposes / because of missing or crimped whiskers some problems can occur: expression, tactile sense, sense of direction, difficulties while hunting, poor auricual-/visual abilitiy in the dark, faulty perception of their environment / high risk of inbreeding / predispositions for sunburns / predisposition for sunburns

Place of origin

Canada

Short description

At first sight the Sphynx seems to be hairless, but she has soft peach hair. Mostly she is also missing her whiskers. Her skin and especially her skin folds need to be cleaned regularly. She loves warm places and is not suitable to be outdoors. She likes to be around other cats, because she is social and likes to cuddle. She also needs varying activities. She has slightly elevated body temperature, to keep it onthis high level she needs a bit more food.