Sphynx Cats

Sphinxes - it bessherstaya breed which is known since the pharaohs of Egypt. According to legend, blue-eyed sphinx guarded temples in Egypt. It is also believed that hairless cats have existed in ancient Mexico, but their appearance differs from the appearance of modern pets.

At present, there are several breeds Sphynx: Canadian, Don and St. Petersburg. We talk about the Canadian sfinksah.Kanadskih purebred Sphynx is not so much because of their limited number. Therefore, the dilution used by other species.

A distinctive feature of sphinxes considered complete lack of hair except mustaches. But in winter they have a fluff, which subsequently lose their sphinxes. The touch sphinx resembles suede. The skin is covered with folds of kittens that looks like fun. In adult cats, the wrinkles remained largely behind the cheekbones, neck and between the ears. Sphinxes are like fine porcelain figurines, enjoying the softness of shapes.

Nature of the sphinx bears little resemblance to the cat's, because they themselves do not consider cats. They are very peaceful, good-natured, loyal owners and well apply to other animals.

As no surprise, but the body temperature of sphinxes about 42 degrees, so they need more energy to heat than conventional breeds of cats. Sphinxes needs such as air temperature, as well as humans. They do not need special diets, but different breed of increased appetite.