Cats are animals that normally have quite a thick coat, but there are some cat breeds that are very unique because they are hairless. They are not cats that are liked by many people but there are some who love Hairless Cats and the characteristics of each of the breeds are detailed below.
Are there really hairless cats?
Well yes, there is a breed of dog that is hairless. Just as there are many Dog breeds, among the variety of cats that there are, you can find some that do not have hair.
Hairless cats are animals that are not to the liking of many people, but they are very striking animals because of that rare characteristic that they have. Having a cat of this type can have many benefits, mainly that they are not cats that greatly harm the hygiene of the houses and they are also ideal for people who have allergies.
Due to their appearance, there are people who may be afraid of this type of cat and others who feel different levels of discomfort when seeing them since they are not very common.
Why don't they have hair?
Due to the various studies that have been carried out, it has been proven that the lack of hair is due to a genetic mutation that has developed in a completely natural way. In fact, it is believed that a new breed of hairless cat can emerge every 15 or 20 years.
Hairless cats can become very expensive animals, this because the baldness gene is something very rare among cats. Cat breeds. In addition to that, it is necessary to know that they are cats that require a lot of special care so that they have good health.
When seeing the Hairless Cats without detailing them, it is thought that they have no hair at all, but actually they do have a very short coat of hair that only reaches millimeters and therefore cannot be seen easily. This layer of hair can be felt when petting the cat.
Some of these breeds, when they are in cold places, can generate a layer of hair that is more noticeable and only forms on some parts of the body, generally on the legs or tail.
The gene for baldness in animals can also be seen in some dog breeds that come from the Latin American area. One of the best known dogs is the Peruvian Hairless Dog.
Hairless cat care
Hairless cats require a lot of special care in order to maintain good health for their skin and their body in general. These are:
- clean spaces: the area where the cat develops must be cleaned to avoid infections.
- Good nutrition: they should eat foods rich in fat and protein. There are feeds designed for Hairless Cats.
- It is also ideal to provide moist or semi-moist food.
- You should always have fresh, clean water.
- constant showers: It is recommended to shower them every 20 days and with soaps indicated by veterinarians.
- Beware of infections: as they do not have eyelashes they are prone to eye infections.
- The eyes of these Hairless Cats can be cleaned with physiological serums, with the help of a soft cloth.
- Nail cutting: It is necessary to take this into account since they accumulate grease and must be constantly cleaned.
- Ears: Due to the lack of hair, dirt gets into their ears and they have to be constantly disinfected.
- Temperatures: Hairless cats do well in temperatures of 22 to 24°C. In colder environments they can catch a cold.
- Do not expose it to the sun: It is not good for hairless cats to be exposed to the sun for a long time as they are prone to burns.
- shelter them in the winter: it is ideal to put on clothes that keep you warm in times of cold.
- baby towels: They are ideal for cleaning the skin of hairless cats.
- keep them inside House: This type of hairless cats is to live indoors, they should not spend the nights away from home.
- They are prone to external parasites: due to their lack of hair, they are more sensitive to fleas and ticks.
- Constant hydration: They are cats that need to be well hydrated.
Character of hairless cats and their breeds
Hairless cats come in a variety of breeds, all of which have different characteristics that can be the complete opposite of what they are. Characteristics of Cats normal. Hairless cat breeds are:
sphynx cat
Also known as the Sphynx Breed, it is the most renowned breed in the world of hairless cats. It was also the first recognized breed of these cats. It has origins from Canada, something that people sometimes do not know since they assume that it is of Egyptian origins because of the name that alludes to the Egyptian Goddess Bastet, who had a silhouette similar to that of these cats.
Despite appearances to the contrary, Sphynx cats have a body that is quite strong, as they have a very well-formed muscular structure. They are cats that enjoy very good health.
They are medium in size, with large ears and eyes that can be blue or green.
As mentioned above, hairless cats are cats that require a lot of attention and care. In this case, sphynx cats are no exception. It is one of the aspects that must be taken into account before making the decision to have a cat of this breed. Your skin is prone to health complications like skin disorders.
His character is quite friendly and gives a lot of affection. He is a charming animal and has temperaments with balanced levels.
Elf Cat (The largest of the hairless cats)
It is one of the largest hairless cat breeds. These cats have the name of Elfo because of the peculiar ears that they have that make them resemble these mythological characters. These distinctive ears fold back towards the back of its head.
This breed of hairless cat comes from the mixture between the sphynx cats and the American Curl.
It is a breed that has not been around for long and they are large in size, accompanied by a fairly robust structure. Elf cats when they reach adulthood can weigh up to 10 kilos and not be obese.
Donsky cat
After having done various genetic research on these cats, it was possible to see that they were completely different breeds. One of the main differences between sphynx cats and donskoy cats is that the latter are dominant and sphinxes are recessive in terms of fur.
They have a character that is quite moderate, they are sociable and get along very well with other cats. They are excellent company for children.
ukrainian levkoy
As its name says, it is a breed of cat that comes from the Ucarnia area and it is a cat that also exists recently. At the time of the year 2000, several specimens of this breed were found, but despite that, it was recognized as an official breed in the 2011 season.
It is a cat that originates from the mixture of the breeds of the Donskoy and Scottish Fold cats. From this mixture he inherits his baldness, the resistance he has on a physical level and the ears that are bent towards the front of his face.
His character is very friendly, calm and has a lot of fidelity.
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This hairless cat is much more unique because it has short legs, which distinguishes it from other hairless cats. Its origin is given when the breeds of Munchkin and the sphynx cat were crossed.
It is a breed of cat that is recent, since it was recognized as an official breed less than 10 years ago. It has a much drier skin than the other breeds of hairless cats, so they require less thorough care than the others.
peterbald
This type of hairless cat comes from the area of Saint Petersburg, in Russia. Its beginnings date back to the 90s when the races of the Siamese cats and the Donskoys.
It has elegant features and is quite thin, this gives it a very oriental appearance that makes it stand out from the rest of the hairless cats.
At the time when these cats are babies, they have a fairly small coat of hair, which falls off over the years.
Like the previous cat, which is the Bambino, this cat has dry skin that does not require as much care.
kohana
This cat is also known as the Hawaiian Cat, because it is a breed that began in Hawaii in the 2000 season. This breed of hairless cats is not yet officially recognized.
Currently, it is believed that it is a cat that comes from mutations of the Sphynx Cat that occurs naturally. But this is not scientifically proven.
One of the main characteristics of this hairless cat is that it has many wrinkles on its skin, which makes it much more strange than the others.
