Bald cats: characteristics, types, rules of care

In addition to cats that nature itself created, now there is a huge variety of artificially bred breeds. Even hairless cats already have several subspecies. Each of them has its own character and characteristics that the breeder will have to reckon with.

There are several breeds of hairless cats, and they all have different names. They share common features, but they also have differences. Most of all, these animals are similar to their fellow Siamese cats. They have the same huge and bulging eyes, a slightly pointed muzzle, large, almost half the head, ears, but thin legs and a tail. What distinguishes them is the partial or complete absence of fur.

In addition, these cats have a very unusual eye color. Most often it is blue or orange. Modern cats without hair are slightly different from the very first representatives of this breed. Almost all of them do not have a mustache. Since they look like aliens, many of them are called "moon cats".

The color of naked animals is quite diverse. There are gray, black, and fiery beauties. But the reason for their birth was never fully disclosed. Although many sources say that the first cats appeared in antiquity and were mainly kept in the temples of the Aztecs.

Some people do not like these cat breeds at all because of their repulsive appearance. However, having got to know them a little better, you can easily change your mind in the opposite direction.

After all, such animals are very loyal to their owners. They practically do not know fear, are not vindictive, very affectionate. Bald cats can sit all day in the arms of their owner, if only they stroked them a little. In addition, they love when they touch their faces, and they also love kissing.

Such cats are not afraid of strangers and can almost immediately jump onto their laps. They are smart enough, literally from the first time they remember their sleeping place, as well as the feeding place. Very quickly they begin to respond to their name, instantly get used to the tray, after 1-2 days they go to it on their own. In addition, bald cats perfectly remember commands and can even learn to bring slippers to their owner.

They are not conflicted, they love small children, they get along well with other pets that are in the house. But at the same time, those who decide to have such a pet should be ready to almost always be in the zone of his vision. After all, only the owner goes into another room, the animal begins to meow, and also scratches the closed door.

Those who want to learn more about these unusual beauties should study the breeds of bald cats.

The first cat of this breed appeared in the twentieth century in Canada, his mother was an ordinary cat. Therefore, the mutation occurred naturally. After a series of experiments, a completely unique look was obtained.

If we talk about their standards, then they are as follows:

• the weight of the cat does not exceed 6 kilograms;
• the physique is well developed, they have a wide chest;
• the paws of the Canadian Sphynxes are very thin and have long toes, the front paws are slightly shorter than the hind ones;
• the tail is most often completely without hair, however, in some cats, a tassel may appear at the very end;
• the animal's head is wedge-shaped, its nose is short, the ears are large and wide;
• the eyes are very piercing;
• the mustache is missing;
• the skin is smooth and very pleasant to the touch, it can have a different color;
• there are deep folds on the neck, legs and forehead, which is considered the main feature of this breed.

Almost all Canadians are very dedicated and independent. In addition, they are affectionate and gentle, they can even get along with children. Many consider them to be healers, as they can relieve a person from headaches.

This breed is quite young. She came from an ordinary stray cat named Varvara. She had a dominant hairless gene, which was later passed on to her offspring. The Don hairless cat received official recognition only in 1996. Its standards are as follows:

• they have a very strong physique, and their weight does not exceed 7 kilograms;
• body length is medium, paws are slender;
• the tail is straight and long;
• the head is wedge-shaped;
• the forehead is flat with folds that resemble a spread out fan;
• their muzzle is semicircular, and their nose is medium;
• antennae dense, but different in size;
• ears erect high, slightly rounded at the very tips;
• the eyes resemble almonds, they are always slightly covered;
• the skin is velvety and elastic;
• there are small folds on the legs, neck, and head;
• color can be different.

In addition, this breed can be divided into several types:

• brushes have a slightly twisted coat, and some areas on the head, abdomen and neck are bald;

• by the flocks the coat is almost invisible, it is very delicate and soft to the touch;

• rubber sphinxes are completely bald;

• at velor there is a very short fluff.

Don Sphynxes are quite playful and agile. Their character is affectionate, they are very attached to their owners, love small children, get along well with other pets.

This breed was bred in St. Petersburg in the 90s of the twentieth century.The specialists wanted to get beautiful and graceful animals with an oriental appearance and completely naked skin. Already at the beginning of the 19th century, this breed was recognized by the World Organization of Felinologists. Also, the standards of Peterbalds were determined:

1. sufficiently muscular physique;
2. cats are distinguished by long legs and the same long tail;
3. the weight of animals does not exceed 4-5 kilograms;
4. their muzzles are narrow, with large ears that have an English set;
5. the forehead is very flat, and the vibrissae are curly.

These cats are interesting and delicate animals that can recognize the mood of their owner. Along with this, they are smart and affectionate, curious and loyal. They love small people and get along well with other pets that live in the house.

They appeared as a result of crossing lop-eared cats with Don Sphynxes. The result is animals that have:

• strong physique;
• long and thick paws;
• the muzzle is rounded, there are superciliary arches;
• the nose is very neat and straight;
• almond-shaped eyes, with different shades;
• the fur is completely absent, but the body has a light velor down;
• there are small folds around the ears, eyes and neck.

This is one of the most expensive and rare cat breeds, which appeared as a result of crossing the Canadian Sphynx and the American Curl. Its standards are as follows:

• the physique of such cats is muscular, but at the same time thin;
• legs are slender and long;
• the tail is thin and long;
• the shape of the face is wedge-shaped;
• the nose is wide enough and straight;
• ears are slightly extended back, but have very sharp tips;
• the weight of the animal can be up to 6-8 kilograms;
• there is practically no wool, except a little behind the ears, on the tail and a little on the paws;
• an elf can be painted in any color, sometimes even cats with a spotted color are found;
• there are folds on the neck, legs and tail.

Elves are very capricious and vindictive, they do not allow themselves to be hurt. But if the owner shows his love for such cats, then they will respond in kind. In addition, such cats do not like loneliness at all, so they literally follow on the heels of their owners. If there are other pets in the house, they will try to make friends with them.

This breed of cats is considered a copy of the elves and differs only in smaller size. Their standards are as follows:

• the physique is strong and muscular enough, with a massive chest, while the weight does not exceed 3 kilograms;
• the body is slightly elongated, and the tail is not very long, slightly pointed at the tip;
• the head is large, with a soft chin, while his nose is small;
• ears are large with slightly bent ends;
• his eyes are round;
• there is practically no wool, only a little on the ears, on the muzzle and on the tail there is a small fluff;
• skin color can be very different, for example, a gray or white cat with short legs is very beautiful, you can also find an animal and a lilac color or even black.

This is a new breed that was born at the beginning of this century. She quickly became popular not only for her good looks, but also for her affectionate and friendly nature. Its characteristics are as follows:

• well-developed physique;
• short legs;
• tail of medium length;
• small face with a wedge-shaped shape;
• beautiful and big eyes;
• the skin is completely hairless.

In addition, even people with allergies can keep such animals.

This is the most hairless breed of cats. After all, she does not even have hair follicles, and her eyebrows and mustache are completely absent. Today the number of such cats in the world is very small, up to 95 individuals. They appeared in Hawaii at the end of the twentieth century. Their standards are as follows:

• the body is rather muscular, with a tail curled into a ring;
• paws are long and strong;
• the head has a wedge-shaped head;
• both nose and ears are large;
• the skin is very dense and delicate to the touch.

Kohans are quite loyal animals, but at the same time they are independent, easy to train.

Such a semi-bald beauty was the result of crossing the Sphynx with the American Shorthair cat. As a result, real werewolves were born. The entire body of the animal is covered with short hairs. However, their paws, as well as areas near the eyes, are completely bald. Standards:

• beautiful slim and muscular physique;
• long and thin paws;
• slightly curled tail;
• small heart-shaped head;
• ears are large;
• the color can be either white or silver.

Before you buy such a bald handsome man, you need to find out everything about his breeders. About whether the kitten has a pedigree, as well as the necessary registration documents. They must indicate that the purchased cat is a purebred representative of this breed. This will make it possible in the future not only to breed, but also to sell future offspring, if it appears.

It is imperative to make sure that the kitten is completely healthy and has not been sick before, whether it has been vaccinated. In addition, you need to carefully consider the entire kitten and make sure that its skin is clean, without skin diseases.

You also need to ask about its price, because if it is underestimated, it may mean that the kitten is not purebred. It is necessary that you like the kitten. After all, he will constantly be in front of your eyes. In addition, you need to find out what his character is, which is also important for its content.

It will be very difficult to choose a name for your pet. After all, these animals are special and, accordingly, this should be their nickname. It is best to choose a nickname where there are hissing letters, so the cat will quickly get used to the name. You can pick it up depending on color, breed, on its character and habits. It also happens that the owners give nicknames after the kitten has entered the house, focusing on some of its features.

For example, you can give a name by color. If the cat is black, you can call him Black or Black, if he is pink, you can call him Pink. The girl can be called Cleopatra in honor of the Egyptian queen or Isis in honor of the goddess. You can also call her Bagheera if her skin is completely black.

However, it often happens that the breeders have already named the kitten and then this problem will disappear by itself. Also, only the initial letters can be indicated in the passport.

For those breeders who opted for keeping hairless animals, you need to know that these animals will need not only attention, but also special care. In addition, you need to monitor their health.

Those people who live too active lives should remember that both kittens and adult cats require a lot of attention, and they also cannot stand loneliness.

Since the animals are completely bald, they are very afraid of cold weather and can freeze. Therefore, you can buy clothes for them in special stores or sew them yourself. It is best to place a sleeping place for such cats closer to the radiator or near a heater. However, it is imperative to secure this place so that the kitten does not burn itself.

In addition, cats should be walked very carefully so that the sun's rays do not scorch their delicate skin.

Particular attention should be paid to animal feeding.The feed can be both industrial and natural. If the first is preferred, then it must be chosen taking into account the age of the ward. In addition, the condition of the animal must be taken into account. So, there should be a different attitude towards castrated or pregnant cats, including in terms of nutrition.

If natural feeding is preferred, then it must be balanced. It should include the following products:

• boiled chicken or beef meat, which must be boneless and skinless;
• boiled vegetables, such as beets or peppers, fresh cucumbers;
• some greens, such as parsley or dill;
• various cereals - this is rice, and oatmeal, and buckwheat, as well as wheat groats;
• a little fat-free cottage cheese can be given once a week;
• sea ​​fish;
• boiled chicken or quail eggs;
• 3 times a week, it is imperative to give the cat brewer's pharmaceutical yeast;
• croutons - with their help a cat can brush its teeth.

Since the cat's skin is very delicate, it is imperative to take care of it. Dirt can accumulate in folds on the animal's body. Therefore, in order to prevent this, it is necessary to wash these places with shampoo, best of all for children. This will not give them any discomfort, on the contrary, animals of this breed love to splash in the water to their fullest.

It is necessary to ensure that water does not get into the ears of the bald handsome man. To do this, you can close them with tampons. In the bathroom, the water should not exceed more than 37 degrees. In addition, a rug must be placed on the bottom of the container so that the pet does not slip. If this is not done, then the cat may simply be offended. But they are very afraid of the shower, so it is best to wash off the shampoo with your palms. If the cat does not like to bathe, then you just need to wipe it with cotton pads soaked in baby lotion.

The skin of such pets dries out very quickly, so it must be lubricated with a baby cream.

If you want to please your cat, you need to learn how to play with it. But you need to choose such games that the pet will like, and not the owner himself. You can try to run with her, but if you don't like it, then invite her to just take a walk.

However, it is necessary to accustom the cats to order the first time so that they do not break anything during the game. Any cat will be interested in running after a ball or a piece of elastic tied to a string. You can also buy or make with your own hands various toys for the animal. You can make a simple cardboard square that your cat can rip right away. But it will protect all furniture in the house from its claws.

Summing up, we can say that hairless cats are perfect for keeping in any home. After all, these are the most good-natured and loyal animals of all existing cats.

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