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Canadian Sphynx: description, features of care and feeding

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History of origin
Description and character
How to choose a kitten?
Care rules
What to feed?
How to choose a name?

Sphynx is the most unusual, interesting and affectionate breed of cats. The main distinguishing feature of these handsome men is the absence of thick wool. So, Canadian Sphynx kittens are initially born bald, but this does not prevent them from leading a normal life. So pets need competent care. Today we will take a closer look at the features of the Canadian Sphynx and analyze how to take care of it.

History of origin

In 1966, the first kitten of this breed was born in Canada (but at that time no one knew about it). The naked newborn boy was the only one in the whole litter and he was nicknamed Prun. It was his breeding that made it possible to strengthen the hairless genes. However, at that time the breeders had not yet had time to figure everything out in the mechanism of the birth of sphinxes. They looked like representatives of the new breed, but it was difficult to figure out how to achieve stability in the offspring.

This question was kept relevant for 10 years. Corrected a situation Epidermis. That was the name of the hairless cat who lived in Vaden. Soon there was born another cat of the same type. She found herself in the nursery Z. Stardust. It is from there that this unique breed starts.

Considering the history of this breed, you should pay special attention to the black and white cat named Bambi. It was found on the streets of Toronto in the 70s of the last century. According to eyewitnesses, he was just beautiful. The behavior and characteristics of the character Bambi fully answered his name. However, this cat was street and more than once suffered from fights. Because of one of these situations, the poor cat lost one eye and lost its ability to reproduce. Bambi was famous, he lived a very long time and became a long-liver. Fans of this animal together celebrated its 19th birthday.

Important! The hairless cats Paloma and Pinky, discovered together with Bambi, were transported to Holland, from where the European line of the breed originates.

Description and character

Canadian sphinxes have a medium sized head. In its structure, it is more like a kind of wedge with a rounded outline. As for the length of the head - it is slightly larger than the width. Cheeks are outstanding, well stand out. The jaws of these cats are powerful, and very short pubescence can take place.

The nose of an animal of this breed, as a rule, is wide, but the nose itself remains short. It is also covered with short hair. The ears of these cats are wide and also rather wide apart. The ears of the Canadian sphinx grow large, from the outside at the base may be slightly masturbated. There are no tassels on the ears.

Kittens of this breed open their eyes early. Often sphinxes immediately appear sighted. The eyes are rather large, something like a lemon. The gap between the eyes is slightly larger than their width. As for color, it can be anything. As a rule, it is combined with the immediate coloring of the animal. Antennae in such a sphinx is almost not observed. They remain with a number of individuals, standards allow it.

Sphinx chest residual width. Because of her front paws are set wide apart. Limbs are usually thin with long fingers. The paws behind are usually longer than the front ones, which affects the gait of the animal. At the tips of the legs may be light fluff.

The tail of the Canadian Sphynx is long, similar to a whip. Usually it is not omitted.But there are situations when such a cat grows a tail like a lion, that is, a brush is formed at the end. A cat of this breed is characterized by its folds on the body. The skin of such an animal is so much that even if you pull the cat to its full height, the body will not be perfectly smooth. The folds will always be on the forehead, on the neck and on the legs.

Judging by the reviews of breeders, the seals of this breed can boast of a “golden” character. They are very loving and love to sit on their hands. According to the state of the intellect, they resemble a three-year-old child. Canadian sphinxes are not jealous and are able to quietly coexist with other domestic animals on the same territory.

It should be noted and the loyalty of these interesting animals. They are devoted to the owner.

But keep in mind that Canadian sphinxes are proud cats. They never beg for handouts. If they want to eat something, then, most likely, they will independently get what they need. Sometimes it may seem as if Canadian sphinxes are not quite aware that they are animals. If you look at their behavior, it will seem that these pets think they are human. These animals do not behave aggressively and are even able to treat a small headache.

How to choose a kitten?

If you decide to choose for yourself a kitten of this famous breed, then you should build on the following important criteria:

you need to choose a good nursery - there are also such nurseries that deliver the kitten to a place in the nearest regions and even throughout Russia;
you can buy a kitten from a private individual, often breeders can provide pedigree.
you need to carefully follow the selected kitten - stroke him, look at the behavior, find out how he reacts to the attention of the person; if the sphinx is timid, snuggles when touched, starts hiding or reacts aggressively, then this is a bad sign;
learn how kittens eat; Do not forget about this, because at first the baby will need to be fed the same things that the breeder fed him;
It will not be out of place to look at the manufacturers sphinxes - you should read their documents, ask about their health status; it is important to know about all hereditary diseases, if any, vaccinations, birth injuries and other nuances;
it is necessary to find out if the babies were castrated / sterilized; usually in nurseries such procedures are carried out in relation to all kittens of the pet class;
look at the room itself, which contains kittens - if the breeder has many cats of different breeds, this may indicate that for him it is only a source of income, therefore, he hardly takes care of the kids properly; the breeder’s lack of interest in the reason for which you want to buy a baby will also indicate this;
Finally, it is advisable to seek advice on the care and maintenance of the Canadian Sphynx.

Care rules

The Canadian Sphynx, like any other pet, needs proper and careful care. The biggest problem of cats of this breed - capricious skin. Since there is no wool on it, a specific patina may appear. From the side it will seem as if the animal is sweating. In fact, the sebaceous glands work this way, protecting the pet from negative external factors. Just a few days after bathing, the body of the sphinx, and the litter on which it lies, turn brown.

You can not only constantly wash the cat, but also wipe it with a damp cloth. Washing this animal is the same as bathing a small child. Use gentle baby shampoo. It is necessary to ensure that water does not fall into the ears. Separately, it is not necessary to take care of the tail, but many owners of such cats notice that sphinxes are not very clean with respect to this part of the body. Often you have to wipe the cat after using the toilet.

Need to properly care for the ears of a cat. Sulfur should be removed from them using cotton swabs.

Another weak spot for these cats is their eyes. They will need to wipe from the resulting discharge with a wet wipe. This should be done daily. If a cat eats only dry food, then problems with teeth will arise very rarely, otherwise they will need to be cleaned of the resulting tartar. A simple hygienic procedure is to trim the sphinx claws. Here the animals of this breed do not require any special relationship.

What to feed?

There are no specific rules regarding the preparation of a diet for the Canadian Sphynx. Cats of this famous breed eat the same as their furry fellows. Consider the following features of feeding such animals of different ages:

the kitten can be separated from the mother no earlier than 12 weeks after birth; at this age, the kitten can already eat itself, it can be given the same food as for adult cats;
a kitten between the ages of 3 and 5 months should eat about 4–5 times per day; gradually 1-2 meals are skipped;
from 9 months young cat is transferred to two meals a day, which he will adhere to throughout his life.

Leftover food can not be left in a bowl. Be sure to remove it before the next meal. The only exception is dry food - it can lie in dishes around the clock. Of course, the cat must have access to water. Kittens are advised to buy special foods designed specifically for babies. For Canadian Sphynx, only premium or super premium treats are suitable. If you want to feed your baby with natural food, then you should add vitamins to it, so that the animal receives all the necessary nutrients in full.

An adult cat can also be fed dry or natural food. It is advisable even before buying a kitten to decide exactly how you will feed him, so as not to injure an animal in the future by frequent changes of food. You can combine food for an adult sphinx. But it is desirable to do this within a single meal.

In no case do not feed the Canadian Sphynx with food from your table - this rule should be strictly followed if you want your pet to be active and healthy.

We must not forget that cats are small predators, therefore meat or fish must be present in their diet. Canadian Sphynx is acceptable to feed rabbit, beef, chicken or veal. It is not recommended to give pork, sausage and various kinds of semi-finished products. Meat and fish can be given to the animal in raw or boiled form. If you feed the cat with fish (it is desirable to give only lean fish), then it must be cleaned of stones. All products must be fresh.

In addition to meat delicacies, the Sphynx should be given the following products:

low-fat milk or dairy products;
boiled chicken or quail eggs;
greenery;
vegetables;
cooked cereals.

You can not give the cat potatoes. It is also better to save the Canadian Sphynx from legumes. Make sure that your pet does not overeat. Canadian sphinxes are particularly susceptible to obesity. Always make sure that and in what quantities your cat eats. Do not fall for the plaintive cat look. The point is not even that the overweight sphinx is a terrible sight. Excess weight is very harmful for these pets. Thick sphinxes live less than their lean fellows.

A slice of raw meat is a delicacy that no cat can resist, so it’s not worth refusing the sphinx. However, before this, the meat must either be defrosted, or thoroughly boiled over with boiling water.

If these simple procedures are not carried out, then the cat risks acquiring parasites, for example, helminths.

How to choose a name?

Canadian Sphynx does not suit a simple nickname, such as Vaska, Murzik or Barsik. Representatives of this breed should pick up other suitable names. The girl can be called as follows: