Sphynx

Sphynx

The Sphynx is a rare breed of cat known for its lack of a coat. The contemporary breed of Sphynx started in 1966, in Roncesvalles, Toronto when a hairless kitten named Prune was born. The kitten was mated with its mother , which produced one more naked kitten. Together with a few naked kittens found later it founded the first attempt to create a hairless breed. The first sphynx breeders faced a number of problems: The genetic pool was very limited; breeders had rather vague ideas about sphynx genetics, and many kittens died. There was also a problem with many of the females suffering...
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Temperament:Cuddly, Intelligent, Affectionate, Extroverted, Curious, Energetic
Place of Origin:Canada
Also Known As:Canadian Hairless

Origin of the Sphynx breed

Canada
Canada
Population: 3,472,700

Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean. Spanning over 9.9 million square kilometres, Canada is the world's second-largest country by total area, and its common border with the United States is the longest land border in the world....
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