Originated in Toronto, Canada in 1966 when a litter of domestic shorthair kittens included a hairless kitten as the result of a naturally occurring genetic mutation.
Sphynx cats are hairless, sleek, muscular body that is dense and heavy for her size.
Sphynx cats come in white, black, blue, red, cream, silver, golden, cameo, tortoiseshell, blue-cream and brown.
Longevity: 8-14yrs
Energetic and acrobatic performers
Generally gets along with other animals and children.
This is an active breed who enjoys jumping, playing and climbing.
Predisposed to paroxysmal dyskinesia, Fanconi syndrome hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, urticaria pigmentosa etc.