All about cats of breed the Sphinx

Cat of breed the Sphinx devoid of hair and displayed for decorative purposes. To date, there are 3 kinds of sphinxes: canadian, don, and St. Petersburg. However, the official recognition deserved only canadian.

The canadian Sphynx is a very ancient story. His ancestors first appeared in America in the days of the Aztecs. At the exhibition the Sphinx was first introduced in the U.S. in the early 20th century. Then, the breed ceased to exist. It resumed in 1966 in the canadian province of Ontario, when the ordinary domestic cat was born a bald kitten. In 1975 in Minnesota, there appeared a hairless cat, and a year after it was the same cat. They became the founders of the elite of the breed.





In Russia Sphynx has gained popularity relatively recently, in 1987, when the city of Rostov-on-don appeared cat with bald patches, which later gave birth to a naked kitten. This species breeds called the don Sphynx. First, the St. Petersburg Sphinx was born in 1994. His parents were Oriental cat and the don Sphynx.

Although Sphynx are medium size, on weight they are quite heavy. They have a wedge shaped head and well defined cheekbones. Soft and warm the body of the Sphinx resembles the texture of a peach. Cats ears are large and wide at base, eyes huge and slanted. The canadian Sphynx has a muscular body and long graceful tail. Their feet resemble small hands.

The don Sphynx is distinguished by rounded snout, large rounded ears and small, slanting eyes. On the body you can see the many folds of the skin. Sometimes there are individuals whose body is covered with short bristly fur. However, at shows such cats are not valued.

Petersburg Sphinx (Peterbald) is reminiscent of the Oriental cat. He has a large body with long, supple legs, a small wedge head, large ears. The eyes are of medium size. The most valuable are Peterbald lilac.

Despite the very distinctive appearance, sphinxes differ loyal, gentle and affectionate nature. They absolutely can not stand being alone and constantly looking for human attention. It is very heat-loving animals, due to the increased heat transfer to feed their need more than cats of other breeds. By nature, Sphynx are very vulnerable, so you should not offend them.





Sphynx are very sensitive animals, due to the increased heat transfer to feed their need more than cats of other breeds.

Like most farmed breeds, Sphynxes are prone to many diseases. Therefore, it is time to put your pet vaccinated and have regular vet. Sometimes Sphynx watery eyes. In this case, they should be wiped with a cloth soaked in warm boiled water.

Because of the abundance on the body of small wrinkles no animal may lick themselves whole, and periodically needs to conduct a water treatment. Bathe the Sphinx should be in warm water with baby shampoo 1 time every 2 weeks. After bathing the animal should be carefully wiped and dried. With proper care, the Sphinx will be healthy and happy for many years.published

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