Sphinx cat, also known as hairless cat Sphinx, also known as Canadian cat, Mexican hairless cat, their name is taken from the image of the Egyptian sphinx so they are also called Egyptian cat, a breed of cat that was discovered developed in the 1960s and characterized by a naked body without any hair.
This strange hairless cat is named Jasper and has attracted a lot of attention and love from people on the Internet with the Instagram account jazzy.purrs. Currently, this online famous cat has tens of thousands of fans on Instagram. Jasper is a Sphynx cat – one of the most expensive cat breeds in the world.
As you can see, Jasper doesn’t have both eyes. And there’s a pretty heartbreaking story behind it. Jasper was initially adopted when he was 2 years old, at which time he was completely healthy. Then, in November 2013, Jasper developed a corneal ulcer in his right eye, and the only option to save him was to have his right eyeball removed. After a few years, Jasper continued to have a corneal ulcer in his other eye and had to have it removed like the previous eye. Overall, this cat has definitely been through a lot, but Jasper is now a super happy cat at 12 years old.
The Sphynx is a naturally mutated cat breed, not transplanted. In 1966, a normal cat in Toronto, Canada suddenly gave birth to a kitten that was not as normal as any other cat, with pale white skin and no hair. This cat then mated with its mother and gave birth to many more hairless cats. And this is considered the ancestor of today’s hairless cats. Since being recognized as an official cat breed in 2005, the Sphynx has won the title of “World’s Most Different” cat breed.
The basic characteristics of the Sphynx cat are that the entire body is smooth, hairless and has pale white skin, completely different from other cat breeds. In addition to being hairless, this cat breed’s entire body is covered with wrinkled skin, ears as big as donkey ears, eyes as big as deer’s eyes, and a very thoughtful and serious expression. However, Sphynx cats are said to be very friendly, hyperactive and smart. At birth, Sphynx’s skin has not yet stretched. As they grow older, the wrinkles gradually relax, making the Sphynx look old. Thin, unprotected skin makes hairless cats very vulnerable. Because they cannot stand the cold, they often have to wear clothes to keep their bodies warm.
When you touch this cat’s skin, you will feel the warmth from its body. When guests come to visit, Sphynx cats also seem hospitable and not timid like some other cat breeds. And if you keep other pets with the Sphynx, there will be no problem, because this cat likes to make friends with all animals. This cat also loves to crawl into your lap to sleep at night. During the day, it likes to find warm places such as lying near a computer screen, TV, snuggling under a towel, or lying by a sunny window. Sphynx is also smart enough to fetch toys and play happily when its owner is busy. There are very few cases of Sphynx cats running away from home. It is very loyal and always wants to be with its owner. Because they have no fur, Sphynx cats are not suitable for cold climates. On a cold day, you should add a blanket for this cat to hide in to keep his body warm.
At first glance, the Sphynx cat’s appearance will be very unpleasant, a smooth, hairless cat with wrinkled and immature skin like a newly born creature. But there’s a strange thing: the closer you look, the more infatuated you will feel. Surely everyone thinks that Sphynx cats have no hair, but in fact this cat breed still has a thin layer of fluff covering the entire body. Although this layer of fur does not help keep warm, it helps Sphynx cats be more sensitive than other cat breeds. This cat breed belongs to a species with diverse skin colors such as: nude, pink, black, white,… Sometimes there will be individuals with mixed colors.
Not as big and fat as British cats, Scottish Folds or Persian cats, each Sphynx cat has a moderate body size, a balanced body, and is quite muscular. Besides being hairless, they also have another special feature: they have no whiskers. The Sphynx cat’s ears are large, always erect, eyes wide open in bewilderment and a serious expression. As they mature, the Sphynx cat’s skin will become more wrinkled than when it was young, making it look old and aggressive. Because there is no protective outer coat, Sphynx cats are very vulnerable.
Like many other cats, Sphynx hairless cats also like to lie next to warm objects such as TVs, computers, blankets, etc. and sometimes go to the yard to bask in the sun. Sphynx cats also have an extremely close personality and are sociable with other pets in the house. They do not have bad habits such as growling or fighting, but instead are tolerant and friendly.
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