Sphynx

Sphynx

An excellent companion for those looking for a hairless, minimal grooming, enthusiastic, and intelligent cat.

Breed Overview

These hairless domestic cats are extremely devoted, loyal, and enjoy wagging their tails to their human companions. They possess characteristics of monkeys, dogs, children, and cats. They can perform aerialist feats like monkeys, wag their tails like dogs, purr like cats, and are very playful, mischievous, and loveable like children. They are very playful, enthusiastic, active, docile, sometimes vocal, and very intelligent cats. They get along very well with children and other pets. They are ideal companions for singles with other pets, families with children, and experienced cat owners. Grooming is minimal.

Breed Characteristics

Grooming requirements:
1 = little grooming - 5 = much grooming
 
Energy level:
1 = low energy - 5 = high energy
 
Friendliness toward strangers:
1 = shy - 5 = very friendly
 
Ease of training:
1 = difficult - 5 = easy
 
Affection toward owners:
1 = independent - 5 = very affectionate
 

Breed Details & Traits

Body: Medium to medium long, hard, muscular
Coat: Appears hairless, sparse, short

Breed Traits

Curious, Intelligent, Mischievous,

Health Concerns

Common Health Concerns for Sphynx:
Less Common Concerns for Sphynx:
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