10 Hairless Cat Breeds: Sphynx, Donskoy, and More
The cat is one of the most important pets and today there are about 50 different breeds. Some of these breeds have more or less conspicuous characteristics.
In fact, you must have already seen cats that are sometimes out of the ordinary thanks to their singular characteristics that also make their charms. It is often for this reason that cats without hair are appreciated by men.
On this subject, if you want to know more about hairless animals, I let you discover our article on hairless dogs.
What are the hairless cat breeds?
You've probably already seen these hairless cats, but you didn't know what breed they were? Then let us introduce you to some of them and their characteristics.
Discover the list of hairless cats below.
The Donskoy
The Donskoy is a real star in the international arena thanks to its physical particularity due to its lack of fur, but also to its character and its very pleasant appearance.
His good reputation comes from his many qualities:
- Muscular
- Elegant
- Sociable
- Affectionate
- Active
You will not scare others with this breed of the cat since it is absolutely not aggressive and very nice. It can even be a little sticky sometimes...
So, he will be a very good company for you and hopefully, you will be a good company for him too.
The Sphynx
Also called "naked cat", the sphynx is a hairless cat as its name indicates. It is not only this characteristic that makes this cat a very good pet.
Indeed, it is impossible not to fall for him when you know that he is:
- Affectionate
- Calm
- Sociable
- Intelligent
His skin color is the same color as his hair should have been.
This cat is not completely naked as we tend to say, it has in fact a fine down which, gives the sensation of touching a peach and is strongly similar to a chamois.
The character of the Sphynx is much the same as that of the Donskoy. In short, it will also be a very good company.
The Peterbald
This breed of cat was born from a cross between two breeds, the Donskoy and the Oriental. It physically resembles its fellow cats without hair, the Donsky, and the Sphynx. It is thus by its character that it differs from them.
Indeed, it is a cat :
- Dynamic
- Extraverted
- Lively
It will be necessary to pay particular attention to this cat because it does not appreciate at all remaining alone. It will require a lot of attention from its owner and may therefore appear to some owners a little clingy ...
The Devon Rex has a short hair
The Devon Rex is different from the other cats on this list because, unlike the others, he has very short hair.
If the wonderful previous cats did not convince you because you are afraid of cats without hair, the Devon Rex will be a good alternative for you.
It is atypical in its short hair, but also in its big ears.
Like the previous ones on this list, this cat has many qualities:
- Muscular
- Intelligent
- Lively
- Happy
It will require, like the others, particular and permanent attention from its owner, because it does not support loneliness either.
Price of a cat with no hair on its body
Because of the rarity of these cats, the prices are usually high, because they are difficult to find.
The price can also vary according to different characteristics such as sex, the pedigree of the parents, breeding...
But don't these little cats with their atypical characteristics deserve all the money in the world?
Let us give you some information about the price of these atypical cats.
Price of a Sphynx cat
The price of a Sphynx kitten depends on many criteria like any other cat breed.
The price will vary according to the pedigree of the parents, the conformity to the standards of the breed, the breeding, the registration in the LOOF (Livre Officiel des Origines Félines), or not of the cat, but also and especially the sex of this one.
The price of a Sphynx cat can thus vary between 800 and 3000 euros according to the criteria which have just been mentioned.
Price of an Egyptian cat
To buy an Egyptian cat, you will have to spend between 900 and 1300 euros, even up to 3000 euros depending on the gender, the pedigree of the parents, the breeding...
What does a hypoallergenic cat mean?
A hypoallergenic cat is a cat that is less allergenic. In fact, many breeds of cats produce a protein called "FEL D1" in smaller quantities than non-hypoallergenic cats. It is this protein that is responsible for allergies to cat hair.
This allows people who are usually allergic to cats to reduce their allergy to this type of cat.
People who are allergic to cats can also adopt hairless cats such as the Sphynx and will not have to worry about hair shedding.
Naked cat: is it a genetic mutation?
Many of you are probably wondering what the reason for the hairlessness is.
In fact, it is a natural genetic mutation that causes the cat to be hairless. This is the reason why these cats are rare the gene responsible for the mutation is rare itself. This gene is also called the "bald gene" which is also present in some breeds of dogs.
On this subject, if you want to know more about these hairless dogs, don't miss our article on hairless dogs.
Beware of sunburn
Hairless cats are even more susceptible to sunburn than other breeds of cats because their skin is directly exposed to the sun.
It is therefore important to take care of your cat in the face of the danger of the sun. To do this, here are the precautions to take:
- The cat must have a shady and cool place in case of strong heat
- Protect your cat with sun cream for this type of animal (be careful not to use the same cream as for humans)
- Do not walk your cat during the day
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