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Sphynx cat

Sphynx cat (Sphynx cat)Not assessed

Photo: Dmitry Makeev · CC BY-SA 4.0

Cat breedcarnivore

The Sphynx is a unique cat breed with little to no fur, giving it a distinctive bald appearance. This hairless trait comes from a natural genetic mutation, and breeders carefully developed the Sphynx starting in the 1960s.

  • Lacks fur due to a natural genetic mutation.
  • Developed through selective breeding programs.
  • First bred intentionally in the 1960s.
UrbanFarmNorth America
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At a glance

Classification
Cat breed
Habitat
Urban, Farm
Regions in this directory
North America
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
medium

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