Name:Sphynx
Alias:Canadian Hairless
Outline:Carnivora
Family:Felidae
length:50cm
Weight:3.5-7kg
Life:9-15year
IUCN:LC
The Canadian Sphynx was bred by cat lovers in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1966 from a litter of almost hairless kittens through inbreeding and selection, specifically for cat lovers who are allergic to cat hair.
The earliest recorded hairless cats were a pair of brothers named Nellie and Dick who were born in the same litter. In 1903, Sinnick, a New Mexico native, bought them from Native American Indians in Pueblo. In 1966, hairless cats were found again in Toronto, Canada, and the name of the Canadian hairless cat came from this. Shortly thereafter, hairless cats were also found in Minnesota, USA. As the reputation of hairless cats grew, there were reports of hairless cats being found all over the world. As a result, some cat lovers bred Sphynx cats, which were not susceptible to genetic diseases and were not disabled by inbreeding. The breed became successful in cat shows and people began to pay attention to it and became interested in it. TlCA recognized the breed and the cat was recognized as a rare breed in 2005.
In 2010, the Canadian Sphynx was very popular in the UK, but its price was as high as 3,000 pounds. However, people's views on this cat with a very unique appearance are often diametrically opposed. Hairless cat lovers believe that it is the rarest cat breed and a rare treasure, while those who cannot accept its peculiar appearance directly call it a "monster". As of 2008, there were 25 registered hairless cat breeders in the UK who met the standards set by the British Cat Fanciers Management Committee.
Canadian Sphynx cats are gentle, independent, non-aggressive, can get along with other cats and dogs, and are suitable for family breeding.
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