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The Top 10 Hairless Cat Breeds for a special Pet pal

Cats with no hair are a sight to behold. Firstly, they’re rare, so you won’t see them every day. There are also several recognized breeds, each of which is unique in its own manner. Some hairless cats have fine peach hair, while others are completely smooth.

  Breed Features

Hairless breeds are the result of gene mutations that have done away with their protective fur.  These kitties require special attention. They frequently struggle to stay warm, requiring the use of sweaters and other cold-weather clothing. And if your cat spends any time on a window ledge, its skin will benefit from sunscreen. In addition, some hairless cats will require bathing on a regular basis to avoid oil buildup on their skin. Hairless cats are also more active and have a faster metabolism, requiring a little more high-quality food to meet their energy needs.

If you’re looking to adopt a hairless cat, here are ten breeds to consider:

  1. Bambino:

The bambino, whose name means “baby” or “kid” in Italian, is a pint-sized hairless cat. The sphynx and the munchkin have mated to create this tiny cat. Some may have a small amount of fur on their face, ears, legs, and tail. Others are completely bald. These cats are social, affectionate, and playful.

Overview of the Breed :

  • 7–8 INCHES IN HEIGHT
  • APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 5–9 POUNDS
  • APPEARANCE: Hairless or with light fuzz; stocky body; big ears

2. Donskoy:

The Donskoy, also known as the Russian hairless, Don hairless, or Don sphynx, is unlike any other sphynx. A recessive genetic mutation causes the sphynx to be hairless. Meanwhile, a dominant gene causes the Donskoy to be hairless. When the weather cools, some Donskoy cats develop a partial winter coat, which they lose once the weather warms up.

Overview of the Breed

  • HEIGHT: TEN TO TWELVE INCHES
  • APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 7–15 POUNDS
  • APPEARANCE: Hairless; creases around the face; muscular body

3. Dwelf:

The munchkin, American curl, and sphynx cat breeds were crossed to produce the dwelf. The hairless, tiny, and elf-like appearance of this breed was the result of several mutations, which contributed to health difficulties such as bone disorders. Despite this, these cats are typically sociable and connected with their families. They enjoy having fun.

Overview of the Breed :

  • 6–7 INCHES IN HEIGHT
  • APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 4–9 POUNDS
  • APPEARANCE: Hairless or light fuzz; short or absent whiskers and eyebrows; short legs; curled ears

4. Elf:

The loving and playful elf cat, a larger type of the dwelf, is the result of crossing a sphynx with an American curl breed. The smooth skin of these cats has a downy feel to it, similar to peach fuzz. Some have light hair patches on their ears, noses, paws, and tails.

Overview of the Breed

  • 8 to 10 INCHES IN HEIGHT
  • APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 10–15 POUNDS
  • APPEARANCE Hairless; muscular body; prominent cheek bones; wrinkled skin; curled ears

5. Lykoi:

The lykoi, sometimes known as the werewolf cat, is not usually hairless. Some lykoi cats have the breed’s unique black-gray coat completely covered, while others are mostly hairless. The majority of these cats have no hair on their faces, backs of their ears, legs, or feet.

Overview of the Breed :

  • 8 to 10 INCHES IN HEIGHT
  • APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 4–7 POUNDS
  • APPEARANCE: Hairless on the face and legs, with a short tail and a black-gray coat.

6. Minskin:

The minskin is a hairless, short-legged cat that is a mix between a munchin and a sphynx. Later on, the Devon rex and Burmese cat breeds were combined to form this breed. The “points” of these cats’ bodies are generally covered in sparse, fine fur (the nose, ears, legs, and tail). Almost always, their bellies are bald.

Overview of the Breed :

  • 7–8 INCHES IN HEIGHT
  • APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 4–6 POUNDS
  •  Short legs; scant hair only on the tips (ears, nose, legs, tail)

7. Peterbald:

The Peterbald is a beautiful feline with long arms and prominent features. It was made by crossing the Donskoy and Oriental shorthair breeds. Peterbalds are not all born hairless. Some kittens have a downy coat that they either shed or retain for the rest of their lives. A Peterbald may be born with a complete coat, similar to that of a normal cat.

Overview of the Breed :

  • 8 to 10 INCHES IN HEIGHT
  • APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 6–10 POUNDS
  • Hairless or short fuzz; almond-shaped eyes; big, pointed ears

8. Sphynx:

The sphynx is the most well-known hairless cat breed, having originated in Canada in the 1960s. The sphynx was formed through crossbreeding with shorthair cats to establish a healthy, broad gene pool, as a result of a naturally occurring recessive genetic mutation. The face, legs, and tail of some sphynx cats have a downy coat or patches of fur.

Overview of the Breed :

  • 8 to 10 INCHES IN HEIGHT
  • WEIGHT: TEN TO TWELVE POUNDS
  • PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Hairless; wrinkled skull; slim frame

9. Sphynx Hybrids

Sphynx cats with hairless mutations are still being used by breeders to create new hybrids. The sphynxiebob, for example, is a hybrid between a sphynx and an American bobtail that first appeared in 2015. It resembles the sphynx in appearance, however it is either tailless or has a short, bobbed tail. Despite the fact that most hybrids aren’t officially recognized breeds, they help to expand the number of hairless cats available.

Overview of the Breed :

  • 8 to 10 INCHES IN HEIGHT
  • WEIGHT: TEN TO TWELVE POUNDS
  • OBJECTIVES: Hairlessness, wrinkled head, and bobtail (sphynxiebob)

10. Ukrainian Levkoy

The Ukrainian levkoy has a distinct appearance, with its hairless body and inward-folding ears. The Donskoy and Scottish fold cat breeds were crossed to create these cats. They are usually amiable, intelligent, and playful, and many of them get along well with other animals.

Overview of the Breed :

7–10 INCHES IN HEIGHT

  • APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 8–12 POUNDS
  • APPEARANCE: Hairless or with light fuzz; inward-folding ears; slim, long body
  • Breeds to stay away from

If you’re allergic to cat hair, you’ll want to avoid breeds that are fluffy or shed a lot. The Persian, Maine coon, Norwegian forest cat, Himalayan, Manx, and Cymric are one of the most shedding cat.

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