Hairless cats: characteristics, types, rules of care

In addition to the cats that nature itself created, now there is a huge variety of breeds artificially bred. Even hairless cats already have several subspecies. Each of them has its own character and features that the breeder will have to reckon with.

There are several breeds of hairless cats, and they are all called differently. They share common features, but they have differences. Most of all, such animals are similar to their counterparts - Siamese cats. They have the same huge and bulging eyes, a slightly pointed face, large, almost half the head, ears, but thin legs and tail. What distinguishes them is a partial or complete absence of hair.

In addition, these cats have a very unusual eye color. Most often it is blue or orange. Modern cats without hair are slightly different from the very first representatives of this breed. Almost all of them do not have a mustache. Since they look like aliens, many call them “moon cats”.

The color of naked animals is quite diverse. There are gray, and black, and fiery beauties. But the reason for their birth was never revealed to the end. Although many sources say that the first cats appeared back in antiquity and were mostly kept in Aztec temples.

Some people do not like such cat breeds at all because of their repulsive appearance. However, getting to know them a little closer, you can easily change your mind in the opposite direction.

After all, such animals are very loyal to their owners. They practically do not know fear, are not vindictive, very affectionate. Hairless cats can sit all day in the arms of their master, if only they stroked them a little. In addition, they love to touch their faces, and also love kisses.

Such cats are not afraid of strangers and can almost immediately jump onto their lap. They are smart enough, literally from the first time they remember their sleeping place, as well as the feeding place. They quickly begin to respond to their name, instantly accustom themselves to the tray, after 1-2 days they go to it themselves. In addition, bald cats perfectly remember teams and can even learn to bring slippers to their master.

They are not conflicting, they love young children, get along well with other pets that are in the house. But along with this, those who decided to have such a pet should be ready almost always to be in the zone of his vision. After all, only the owner goes into another room, the animal begins to meow, and also scratch the closed door.

Those who want to learn more about these unusual beauties should study the breed of hairless cats.

The first cat of this breed appeared in the twentieth century in Canada, his mother was an ordinary cat. Therefore, the mutation occurred naturally. After a series of experiments, a completely unique look was obtained.

If we talk about their standards, then they are as follows:

• the weight of the cat does not exceed 6 kilograms;
• the physique is well developed, they have a wide chest;
• the legs of the Canadian sphinxes are very thin and have long fingers, the front legs are slightly shorter than the hind legs;
• the tail is most often completely hairless, however, some cats may have a brush at the very end;
• the animal’s head is wedge-shaped, its nose is short, its ears are large and wide;
• the eyes are very piercing;
• mustache is absent;
• the skin is smooth and very pleasant to the touch, may have a different color;
• on the neck, paws and forehead there are deep folds, which is considered the main feature of this breed.

Almost all Canadians are very dedicated and independent. In addition, they are affectionate and gentle, can get along even with children. Many consider them healers, since they can save a person from headaches.

This breed is quite young. She came from an ordinary stray cat, whose name was Barbara. She had a dominant hairless gene, which was later transmitted to descendants. The Don Naked Cat received official recognition only in 1996. Its standards are as follows:

• they have a very strong physique, and their weight does not exceed 7 kilograms;
• body length is average, legs are slender;
• the tail is straight and long;
• the head is wedge-shaped;
• flat forehead with folds that resemble an unfolded fan;
• their muzzle is semicircular, and their nose is medium;
• antennae dense, but different in size;
• ears are erect, slightly rounded at the tips themselves;
• the eyes resemble almonds; they are always slightly covered;
• the skin is velvet and elastic;
• on the legs, neck, and also the head there are small folds;
• color may be different.

In addition, this breed can be divided into several types:

• brushes have a slightly twisted hair, and some areas on the head, stomach and neck are bald;

• at flocks the wool is almost imperceptible, to the touch it is very delicate and soft;

• rubber sphinxes are completely bald;

• in velor there is a very short fluff.

Don sphinxes are quite playful and mobile. Their character is affectionate, they are very attached to their owners, love small children, get along well with other pets.

This breed was bred in St. Petersburg in the 90s of the twentieth century.Specialists wanted to get beautiful and graceful animals with an oriental appearance and completely naked skin. Already at the beginning of the XIX century, this breed was recognized by the World Organization of Felinologists. The standards of peterbalds were also defined:

1. fairly muscular physique;
2. cats have long legs and an equally long tail;
3. weight in animals does not exceed more than 4-5 kilograms;
4. their muzzle is narrow, with large ears that have an English set;
5. while the forehead is very flat, and the vibrissae are curly.

These cats are interesting and delicate animals that can recognize the mood of their master. Along with this, they are smart and affectionate, curious and loyal. They love small people and get along well with other pets that live in the house.

They appeared as a result of crossing lop-eared cats with Don sphinxes. The result was animals in which:

• strong physique;
• long and thick legs;
• the muzzle is round, there are superciliary arches;
• the nose is very neat and straight;
• almond-shaped eyes with different shades;
• the hair is completely absent, but the body has a light velor fluff;
• There are small folds in the area of ​​the ears, eyes and neck.

This is one of the most expensive and rare breeds of cats, which appeared as a result of crossbreeding of the Canadian sphinx and the American curl. Its standards are as follows:

• the physique of such cats is muscular, but at the same time lean;
• paws are slender and long;
• the tail is thin and long;
• the shape of the face is wedge-shaped;
• the nose is wide enough and straight;
• the ears are slightly elongated back, but have very sharp tips;
• the weight of the animal can reach 6-8 kilograms;
• there is practically no hair, only a little behind the ears, on the tail and a little on the legs;
• the elf can be painted in any color, sometimes cats with spotty color can even be found;
• there are folds on the neck, legs and tail.

Elves are very wayward and vindictive, they do not allow themselves to be offended. But if the owner shows his love for such cats, then they will answer the same. In addition, these cats absolutely do not like loneliness, so they literally follow on their heels. If there are other pets in the house, they will try to make friends with them.

This breed of cats is considered a copy of the elves and differs only in smaller sizes. Their standards are as follows:

• the physique is strong and quite muscular, with a massive breast, while the weight does not exceed more than 3 kilograms;
• the body is slightly elongated, and the tail is not very long, slightly pointed at the tip;
• his head is large, with a soft chin, while his nose is small;
• large ears with slightly curved ends;
• his eyes are round;
• there is practically no hair, only a little on the ears, on the muzzle and tail is a small fluff;
• skin color can be very different, for example, a gray or white cat with short paws is very beautiful, you can also meet an animal and a lilac color or even black.

This is a new breed that was born at the beginning of this century. She quickly became popular not only because of her appearance, but also because of her affectionate and friendly nature. Its characteristics are as follows:

• well-developed physique;
• short paws;
• tail of medium length;
• small muzzle with a wedge-shaped shape;
• beautiful and big eyes;
• the skin is completely woolless.

In addition, even those suffering from allergies can keep such animals.

This is the most hairless cat breed. After all, she doesn’t even have hair follicles, and her eyebrows and mustache are completely absent. To date, the number of such cats in the world is very small, up to 95 individuals. They appeared in Hawaii at the end of the twentieth century. Their standards are as follows:

• the body is quite muscular, with a tail twisted into a ring;
• paws are long and strong;
• the head has a wedge-shaped head;
• both nose and ears are large;
• the skin is very dense and delicate to the touch.

Kohans are quite faithful animals, but at the same time independent, they can be easily trained.

Such a half-bald beauty was obtained by crossing the sphinx with an American shorthair cat. As a result, real werewolves were born. The whole body of the animal is covered with shreds of short hair. However, the paws, as well as the areas near the eyes, are completely bald. Standards:

• beautiful slim and muscular physique;
• long and thin paws;
• slightly curled tail;
• a small heart-shaped head;
• big ears;
• coloring can be both white and silver.

Before you get such a bald handsome man, you need to find out everything about his breeders. About whether the kitten has a pedigree, as well as the necessary registration documents. They should indicate that the cat being bought is a purebred representative of this breed. This will provide an opportunity in the future not only to breed, but also to sell future offspring, if it appears.

Be sure to make sure that the kitten is completely healthy and did not get sick before, whether he was vaccinated. In addition, you need to pay special attention to the entire kitten and make sure that his skin is clean, without skin diseases.

You also need to ask about its price, because if it is underestimated, this may mean that the kitten is not purebred. You need a kitten you like. After all, he will always be in front of his eyes. In addition, you need to find out what his character is, which is also important for its content.

Choosing a name for your pet will be very difficult. After all, these animals are special and, accordingly, this should be their nickname. It’s best to pick such a nickname where there are hissing letters, so the cat will quickly get used to the name. You can pick it up depending on the color, breed, on its character and habits. It also happens that the owners give nicknames after the kitten got into the house, focusing on some of its features.

For example, you can give a name by color. If the cat is black, you can call it Black or Black; if it is pink, you can call it Pink. The girl can be called Cleopatra in honor of the Egyptian queen or Isis in honor of the goddess. You can also call her Bagheera if her skin is completely black.

However, it often happens that breeders have already named a kitten and then such a problem will disappear by itself. Also, only initial letters can be indicated in the passport.

For those breeders who opted for keeping hairless animals, you need to know that these animals will need not only attention, but also special care. In addition, you need to monitor their health.

Those people who live too active lives should remember that kittens and adult cats require a lot of attention, and also they cannot stand loneliness.

Since the animals are completely bald, they are very afraid of the cold and can freeze. Therefore, for them you can buy clothes in special stores or sew it yourself. It is best to place a sleeping place for such cats closer to the battery or near the heater. However, it is necessary to secure this place so that the kitten does not get burned.

In addition, it is necessary to walk the cats very carefully so that the sun's rays do not scorch their delicate skin.

Particular attention should be paid to feeding animals.Food can be both industrial and natural. If the former is preferred, then it must be chosen taking into account the age of its ward. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the condition of the animal. So, to castrated or pregnant cats should be a different attitude, including in terms of nutrition.

If preference is given to natural feeding, then it must be balanced. It should include the following products:

• boiled chicken or beef meat, which must be without bones and skin;
• boiled vegetables, for example, beets or peppers, fresh cucumbers;
• some greens, such as parsley or dill;
• various cereals - this is rice, and oatmeal, and buckwheat, as well as wheat groats;
• once a week you can give a little fat-free cottage cheese;
• sea ​​fish;
• boiled chicken or quail eggs;
• 3 times a week, you must give the cat brewer's pharmaceutical yeast;
• crackers - with their help, a cat can brush his teeth.

Since the cat's skin is very delicate, it must be taken care of. In the folds located on the body of the animal, dirt can accumulate. Therefore, to prevent this, it is necessary to rinse these places with shampoo, best of all for children. This will not cause them discomfort, on the contrary, animals of this breed love to splash in the water heartily.

It is necessary to ensure that no water gets into the ears of the bald handsome man. To do this, you can close them with tampons. In the bathroom, the water should not exceed more than 37 degrees. In addition, it is necessary to put a mat on the bottom of the container so that the pet does not slip. If this is not done, then the cat may just be offended. But they are very afraid of the soul, so shampoo is best washed off with your hands. If the cat does not like to bathe, then you just need to wipe it with cotton pads, previously moistened in a baby lotion.

The skin of such pets dries very quickly, so it must be lubricated with a baby cream.

If you want to like your cat, you need to learn how to play with it. But you need to choose such games that your pet will like it, and not the owner himself. You can try to run with her, but if you don’t like it, then suggest she just take a walk.

However, it is necessary the first time to train cats in order so that they do not break anything during the game. It will be interesting for any cat to run after a ball or a piece of gum tied to a thread. You can also buy or make with your own hands various toys for the animal. You can make a simple cardboard square, which the cat can immediately tear. But this will protect all the furniture in the house from its claws.

To summarize, we can say that Hairless cats are perfect for keeping in any home. After all, these are the most good-natured and devoted animals of all existing cats.

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