How do I know if my cat is a Sphynx?

Look for: Hairless, wrinkled skin; Very large ears; Prominent cheekbones; Pot-belly, warm to touch. The Sphynx is the well-known hairless breed, with wrinkled skin, large ears, and a warm-to-the-touch body.

What does a Sphynx's coat look like?

Hairless (fine down). Size: Medium.

Sphynx

The Sphynx is the well-known hairless breed, with wrinkled skin, large ears, and a warm-to-the-touch body.

Size

Medium

Coat

Hairless (fine down)

Temperament

Energetic, affectionate, attention-loving

How to recognize a Sphynx

Hairless, wrinkled skin
Very large ears
Prominent cheekbones
Pot-belly, warm to touch

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