sphinxes. one of the most unusual breeds of cats. In different countries there are different kinds of sphinxes, they differ in their phenotype ( external features ). In Russia, the sphinxes have originated from the domestic cat, which was found in the Rostov region and called her Barbara. She had a partial loss of hair due to mutations. Further, it was crossed with the European short-haired cat Dima, as a result of this pairing came to light completely naked cat Chita. Based on this branch and was the beginning of. Don and Peterbald cats. In the breeding program used Don Sphynx European Shorthair, Russian Blue, etc. In the breeding program in St. Petersburg Sphynx cats are used in Siamese and Oriental breeds, resulting in a more graceful form appeared in cats Sphynx. Sphynx. descended from cats that were found on the shores of Ontario. They were also partially covered with hair, it was a natural mutation. After several years of work on the basis of their obtained completely hairless cats. After their demonstration at the exhibition of cats, many conservationists have filed lawsuits, even for the Protection of cats as a species, but felinologists able to prove that the natural mutation was the basis of plant breeding and won the case. Thus Sphynx cat breed is widespread throughout the world. Today Sphynx cats - this is one of the most popular breeds of cat lovers. Breeders in the kennels are improving such as cats, which are quite cryptic. They differ from other breeds is very much. For example, the body temperature reaches 41-42 degrees above normal temperature of a cat 38,5-39 degrees. The limbs are so elongated finger phalanges that cats can act as their fingers, for example, when you need to pull up a piece of food. Another feature of the Sphinx may have to be born with open eyes and open them in the earliest time that is not typical of other breeds (like persian kittens open their eyes at 9-10 days of life). The combination of intelligence sphinxes, extravagant looks and charm makes an impression of unusual animal that never met. At cat shows sphinxes take fight for their prizes and awards, but unfortunately, not every system recognizes all feline breed Sphynx. For example, the St. Petersburg Sphinx found in WCF, TICA, PCA, etc. But it is not recognized in systems such as CFA, ACFA, ACF, GCCF etc. The recognition of a breed is a matter of time and the popularity of fans. Who is the most widely used is the Canadian Sphynx because of their widely known and good pedigree data.
Interesting facts about the Sphynx:.
Sphinxes always seem hot to the touch, it is associated with increased relative to human body temperature - 38-38,5 ° C.
Lack of coat makes the Sphynx for any deviation of weight ( obesity or leanness ) is well marked, so that, in comparison with the usual cats of the same weight and condition, assess the Sphinx is much more explicit. There is a line of sphinxes that are genetically prone to obesity, which is manifested in the appearance of a hanging bag of fat in the abdomen, hips, shoulder.
In many Sphynx skin that wrinkled, even when the animal is drawn on the possible length of his entire. No special care, however, these folds is not required, unlike, for example, by Sharpey.
Prior to launch a special breed of genetically modified hypoallergenic cats sphynx were the only species which can keep people at home who are allergic to cat fur. However, the possible reaction to sweat or saliva sphinxes, so allergy sufferers need to be prudent and do special tests.
Unlike all the other cats, sphinxes sweat all over. This pot has a distinctive (not annoying ), and the smell of drying gives the skin a light brown color, resembling the human sunburn. Also, the pot can be easily transferred to the surrounding material, the Sphinx may well leave behind a brown stains on the clothes clean, not to mention the places where he likes to sleep.
Sphinxes are easy to water and easy to carry water treatment. While bathing in the bath for them, as for other cats, is very complicated to determine the surface of the water - they just do not see it because of the glare of a homogeneous background (transparent white), and lack of experience.
As it may seem paradoxical, but the Sphynx very well carry a cold room, preferring, however, sleep in a sheltered and warm places, like under the covers.
Due to the nature of the skin, sphinxes are insensitive to different kinds of injections, it is easy to carry virtually any skin punctures during the treatment. In some places, however, the skin of sphinxes is very strong, and the shots through it is difficult to do - for example, at the withers. But due to the strong overall mobility of the skin to make a shot in the right place is not difficult.
Bald cats at all times was referred to the sacred and the magical properties attributed to them. It is believed that hairless animal gives its coat for the heating of the host.
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