The Sphynx cat, also known as the Canadian hairless cat, is a breed caused by a genetic mutation. It weighs 3.5-7kg, has well-developed muscles, sparse hair, skin wrinkles like antelope skin, an angular and slightly triangular head, and large, lemon-shaped eyes. The Canadian hairless cat is a cat that is very sensitive to sunlight. Because it resembles the famous monster "Sphinx" in ancient Egyptian mythology, people named it "Sphynx Cat".

1. Canadian Hairless Cat-Basic Introduction

Canadian hairless cat’s Chinese name: Sphynx cat, English name: Canadian Hairless, Latin scientific name: Sphynx. Because they are hairless, they have poor temperature regulation capabilities and are afraid of both cold and heat. Unlike other cats, this breed sweats more and is sensitive to sunlight, making it suitable for keeping in apartments. Female cats go into estrus no more than twice a year. The birth mortality rate of kittens is high. The skin of newborn kittens has many wrinkles, and the hair on the spine disappears with age. At present, TlCA has recognized this breed, but CFA and FIFE refuse to recognize this breed. This kind of cat is currently a rare breed.

2. Canadian Hairless Cat - Morphological Characteristics

(1) Appearance characteristics

The Canadian hairless cat has a strong body, well-developed muscles, deep chest, hunched back, compact abdomen, slender limbs, slender bones, and hind limbs longer than forelimbs. The head is small and wedge-shaped, with prominent cheekbones, thin cheeks, triangle-shaped face, and large and upright ears. The eyes are large, lemon-shaped, and orange in color. The tail is as thin and long as a mouse, and curved and upturned like a whip.

(2) Skin characteristics

Canadian hairless cats have no fur on their bodies and their skin is very soft to the touch. Newly born kittens of Canadian hairless cats have many wrinkles and are covered with soft and fine lanugo hair. As they age, the down hair remains only on the head, limbs, tail and end parts of the body, and the skin in other parts of the body is left intact. Hairy, but very little. The skin is wrinkled and elastic, and it sweats more easily than other cats.

(3)Characteristics

The biggest feature of the Canadian hairless cat is its curvy, hairless appearance and gentle personality. He is popular for his gentle temperament, intelligence and humility, delicate emotions, smiling face and big, expressive eyes. Moreover, Canadian hairless cats are very honest, extremely tolerant, easy to get close to people, and loyal to their owners.

3. Canadian Hairless Cat-Living Habits

Canadian hairless cats love to be clean and like to lick themselves to clean stains. After meals, cats will wipe their beards with their front paws, lick their anus with their tongue after urinating, and lick their fur with their tongue after being hugged. The younger a Canadian hairless cat is, the rounder their face is and the more wrinkles their skin has. Because it has no coat, it is afraid of both cold and heat, so it is suitable to be raised indoors. factApart from their unique appearance, their other living habits are not much different from ordinary cats.

4. Canadian Hairless Cat-Raising Method

(1) Food feeding

The body temperature of Canadian hairless cats is 4°C higher than that of ordinary cats, so they need to eat frequently to maintain their metabolism. The main food is cat food, which contains a large amount of required vitamins and proteins. The owner can change the brand of cat food every once in a while. In addition, the host can also provide him with some vegetables, broth, fish, etc.

(2)Daily care

Canadian hairless cats are hairless, so owners are not allowed to bathe them frequently. However, hairless cats sweat easily, and owners can often use a wet towel to wipe their bodies. Canadian hairless cats are particularly sensitive to sunlight. If their skin becomes red or damaged after being exposed to the sun, the owner will need to buy special sunscreen to wipe it off.

(3) Reasonable exercise

Canadian hairless cats are sensitive to sunlight and should not go out because they have no coat. Therefore, daily exercise is done at home, and owners can place cat climbing frames and cat scratching boards at home to help relieve boredom. Secondly, the owner can also take time to play with her to enhance the relationship between you.

5. How much does a Canadian hairless cat cost?

The Canadian hairless cat is a breed resulting from a genetic mutation. It has poor resistance and is not easy to raise. It is now very rare, so the price is relatively expensive. On the market, Canadian hairless cats that are not particularly pure can be purchased for 1,000-6,000. If they have CFA and FIFE pedigree certification, the price ranges from 10,000 to 100,000. At auction, good-looking Canadian hairless cats are very expensive.

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