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The Donskoy cat, also known as Don Sphynx or Russian Hairless, is a hairless cat breed of Russian origin. [1] It is not related to the better-known Sphynx cat (Canadian Hairless) whose characteristic hairlessness is caused by a recessive mutation in the keratin 71 gene. The Donskoy's hairlessness, on the other hand, is caused by a dominant ...
The Sphynx cat (pronounced SFINKS, / ˈ s f ɪ ŋ k s /) also known as the Canadian Sphynx, is a breed of cat known for its lack of fur. Hairlessness in cats is a naturally occurring genetic mutation, and the Sphynx was developed through selective breeding of these animals, starting in the 1960s.
Drawing of the "Russian long-haired Cat" in Weir's book Our Cats and All About Them (1892) Siberian cats are Russia's native forest cats and are known to have existed for a long time in the dense forests of Siberia. The earliest known reference is from 1000 AD.
PetMD says Sphynx cats have a lot going for them—more than their eye-catching, hairless frame. Known to be lovable, social, and curious, this breed is a fan of hanging out and snuggling together.
One thing that makes this family good choice for this kitten is they are experienced in the special needs Sphynx cats have. Due to their hairless nature, Sphynx cats can easily get hypothermia and ...
Blue tabby male. The Peterbald breed was born during the latter half of 1994 in St. Petersburg, Russia, the result of an experimental mating of a Don Sphynx (also known as Don Hairless, Donskoy or Donsky) male named Afinogen Myth and an Oriental Shorthair female World Champion named Radma von Jagerhov, by Russian felinologist Olga S. Mironova.
Research finds Sphynx have lowest life expectancy of all cat breeds While Sphynx cats seem like they may live on forever, they have a suprisingly low life expectancy of 6.8 years.
The World Cat Federation has also adopted this classification, treating the Colourpoint Shorthair as a distinct breed. [13] Many Siamese cats from Thailand had a kink in their tails, but over the years, this trait has been considered a flaw. Breeders have largely eradicated it, but the kinked tail persists among street cats in Thailand.