The Sphynx Cat

Sphynx Cat up Close Photo by Retha Scholtz

I've had many a Sphynx owner tell me that they've never had a more loving, affectionate, or devoted cat than a Sphynx cat. The breed is known to crave companionship, and will not do well in a home absent of people, or where its owners are out all day at work. Sphynx cats do best in homes with another companion cat, or dog and in a multi-person household. They are also particularly sensitive to negative environments. Much more so than other breeds. They will suffer in a house where there is a lot of fighting, anger or yelling. As such, I do not recommend this cat if you are in an unhappy, or unstable marriage, or union of any kind.

Grooming
Hairless cats require special attention when it comes to Grooming. Firstly, because they don't have hair (or have very little of it - almost like a peach) their skins natural oils tend to accumulate on the surface. As such, weekly bathing is recommended. Read Cat Grooming 101for more detailed instructions on how to bathe the Sphynx, as well as care for their, ears, eyes, and teeth. Additionally, because they are hairless they lack natural sunscreen that hair provides. So, it is very important to put sunscreen on the cat when it is outdoors as their skin can burn very easily. It is also important, not to let them go outside unsupervised, or for too long periods of time, as hair not only protects cats from the sun it also protects them from getting scratched from bushes, for example, or from getting bitten by mosquitoes. Sphynx cat are strictly indoor cats, and should never, ever live outdoors!