This apparently hairless cat, often found without whiskers, is the product of a natural mutation first recorded in 1966. However, the Sphynx cat probably has a gene history going back centuries, with obscure references made to it around the world. Some cat fancy associations choose to take a negative view of this sude-like downy-haired breed, but it does have its champions. Cat lovers with hair allergies are often drawn to the Sphynx, which can provoke horrified looks from those who lack an affinity with felines.
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1 Search for a job // Sep 14, 2009 at 6:26 am
My daughter who is only 8 years old owns a Sphynx. We choose it because we know she has an allergies. Sphynx are so cute and lovable.
2 Sphynx Cat // Sep 16, 2009 at 4:31 am
Ahh I swore I would never have cats…and then we got a Sphynx Cat… and another one… and have another on the way.
Sphynxes aren’t like your average cat at all.
Oh and if you are allergic to the proteins in cat’s saliva then you will still be allergic to Sphynxes. Make sure you spend some time with one at a breeder before purchasing.
Happy Sphynxing
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