Why have so drastically different from those of their relatives being?

 
So Mexican Hairless cat was first described in the book by Francis Simpson, "The Book of the Cat" (1903). According to the source, two hairless cats were bought from the Indians by Mr. Shinikom-atstekovnedaleko of New Mexico. According to old Indian tribe leader of these cats were the last of the Aztec breed known only in New Mexico. Nelly (Nellie) and Dick (Dick) were brother and sister, in connection with which Mr. Shinik did not bind them. Unfortunately, Dick had been killed by dogs, and find a suitable partner for Nelly and failed, and the breed has been lost. If we turn to the description of the nature and behavior of the cats, this Mr. Shinnik in a letter to his friend, then we see that the first of them were already many features characteristic of the modern Sphinx: "I found that they are the most intelligent and loyal family pets, which I've ever met.

They love a warm bath and sleep under the covers at night with our little girl. It seems as though they understand every word his word. Their bodies are always soft and warm, like a child, and they love to be on the hands and play, running up and down your body .... " Of course, the Mexican hairless cats were somewhat different from today's Sphynx. They have a wedge-shaped head with large ears and eyes of amber. They had a slight build, and grow a mustache. And in the winter on the back and tail they grew short hair, completely disappear in summer.

 

After 36 years in the Oxford journal "The Journal of Heredity" Ida M. Mellen felinologist believes that the Mexican hairless cats "were clearly associated with cats with sparse hair from South America," which was the German naturalist Johann description Rudolf Rengdzherom in his book on the mammals of Paraguay in 1830. Paraguay with scanty hair cat, according to Rengdzhera, was a descendant of domestic cats brought from Europe to Paraguay in the 1600s. Significant changes in the climate gradually causes changes in the coat of animals.

 

In 1938, a French professor on the genetics of R. Letard reported two hairless kittens born to two Siamese cats in Paris.

 

As we see, hairless cats appeared in many parts of the world, but the sphinxes were the first successful breed, which received international recognition. The very name of the breed "Sphinx" was chosen by early breeders, because they have seen an incredible similarity between cats and their Egyptian statues of cats in the British Museum and the Louvre.

 

hairless cat now very popular all over the world. There are special associations of amateurs sphinxes. The biggest of them - ISBFA (International Association of lovers and breeders sphinx).

 

Currently, three known bald breeds: Sphynx, Don Sphynx and Peterbald (St. Petersburg sphinx). These rocks are significantly different from each other by phenotypic characteristics, and the genetics of hairless.

 

cat sphinx - a bold, friendly elf, who in a moment steal your heart, wrapping his paws around your neck and calmly licking all your face. Some people believe that it is the absence of the coat makes the cat lovers of hugs and touching. Anyway, this cat always wants hugs and attention and forever devoted to you ... or any other person who comes to visit you. They are so fond of being in the spotlight, they have no fear of strangers at all. To be a favorite, swim in the views of enthusiastic eye - that's the real mission of the eccentric clown. Not for nothing these cats compared with young monkeys. However, something that they have taken, and the dog, namely, walking in the footsteps of his beloved master. Boundless curiosity and high energy of these ocharovashek sometimes lead to trouble. Therefore, if the sphinx - it is your choice, then be prepared for that, leaving her peacefully sleeping on the couch after a second or two you can find it in a very different place, maybe even in the washing machine.

 

affectionate and utterly devoid of aggression, it is perfectly get along with your child and will not scratch him under any circumstances. If there is other animals, then with it also will try to find a common language. Extrovert by nature, it is open to dialogue with all creatures. Apparently, such a strong desire to communicate contributed to the development in hairless cats learning skills and understanding of the first word. They were happy to walk on a leash, ride in a car and carry things in his mouth.

 

Sphinxes are addicted to human cats. Communication with the owner - a vital necessity for them, so this breed is not suitable for people who always lost at work. It just does not make sadness and loneliness.

 
To maintain a high energy transfer, inherent in all of the sphinxes, the cat must be well fed. She eats an average of two times more than the usual cat. In case of incorrect feeding or at a constant low temperature in the room the cat hair may appear on the ears, limbs and other body parts.

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