What is a hairless cat?
Canadian hairless, also known as Sphinx, is a cat breeder in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in 1966 from a litter of almost hairless cats, through inbreeding, specially for the Made by cat lovers with allergies to cat fur. This kind of cat is a pet cat produced by natural gene mutation. Except for some thin and soft lanugo on the ears, mouth, nose, front end of the tail, feet and other parts, the rest of the body is hairless, and the skin is wrinkled and elastic. Canadian hairless cats are docile, independent, non-aggressive and can get along with other cats and dogs.
What does a hairless cat look like?
Canadian hairless cats have sparse hair, some thin and soft lanugo on the ears, mouth, nose, front forging of the tail, feet and other parts, other parts of the body are hairless, the skin folds like antelope skin, elastic, the younger the cat The rounder the face, the more wrinkled the skin; the newly born kitten has many wrinkles and is covered with soft lanugo, and as the age increases, the down is only left on the head, limbs, tail and body. end part.
Canadian Hairless cats have been bred for all cat colors that show up on the skin, but with eye color matching the body color. Pigments are present on their bodies where they should have dark fur.
The weight generally reaches 3.5 to 7 kg, with well-developed muscles, a deep chest, a hunched back, and a compact belly that is not drawn up. The limbs are slender, the bones are slender, and the hindlimbs are longer than the forelimbs. The head is angular, broad and wedge-shaped, with prominent cheekbones and thin cheeks, the face is equilateral, the auricles are large and erect, towering over the top of the head, the ears are rounded and slightly forward; the eyes are large and slightly protruding in the shape of a lemon. Slightly inclined, mostly blue and golden; the upper corner of the eye is slanted to the ear, and the spacing is wide. The tail is slender and long like a mouse, curved and upturned like a long whip.
Generally speaking, petting a Canadian Hairless cat feels like touching a smooth, soft suede. While some Canadian hairless cats have a very thin layer of body hair that is imperceptible to the eye, this hairless cat feels more like a warm and fresh peach.
hairless cat living habits
Hairless cats tend to lick themselves and clean their fur frequently. After eating, it will wipe its beard with its front paws, lick its anus with its tongue after urinating, and lick its hair with its tongue after being hugged. This is a small hairless cat removing odor and dirt from its body. Hairless cats have many small rough protrusions on their tongues that are used to remove dirt. Hairless cats use their tongues to lick their coats to stimulate the secretion of sebaceous glands, make the hair shiny and smooth, not easily wetted by water, and can lick a small amount of vitamin D, which can promote the normal development of bones, and also make the coat fluffy. The function of promoting heat dissipation. Hairless cats usually start grooming and grooming after eating and playing, or chasing prey, exercising vigorously, and waking up in the sun. In hot seasons or after strenuous exercise, the body produces a lot of heat, and in order to maintain a constant body temperature, the excess heat must be excreted from the body. Therefore, the hairless cat uses the tongue to apply saliva to the coat, and the evaporation of the water in the saliva can take away the heat and play a role in cooling and relieving the heat. Regular grooming during depilation promotes new hair growth. In addition, by scratching and biting, the coat can be prevented from contracting parasitic diseases, such as fleas, pediculosis, etc., and maintain good health.
hairless cat rearing
Hairless cats sweat more than other cats, and their body temperature is 4°C higher than that of ordinary cats, so they need to keep eating to maintain their metabolism. Hairless cats are very sensitive to sunlight because the white areas tend to tan. Because they are hairless, they have poor ability to regulate the outside temperature and are both afraid of cold and heat. When the room temperature is kept between 25 and 30 degrees, the cat will feel very comfortable. If the temperature is lower than 20 degrees, it will feel cold. If the indoor temperature is lower than 10 degrees, the hairless cat will freeze to death. . This cat is suitable for apartment keeping. In summer, owners need to apply sunscreen to them to avoid sunburn; in winter, they need to add clothing to keep them warm.
