Sphynx

[dinahsmum]

I can see a sort of abstract beauty in this (and your pics are fantastic Matt) but, don't forget, this is a living, breathing, being. A freak of nature/mutation brought the breed about - it should have been allowed to die out naturally, by not breeding from the affected animals. Similarly Fold cats, with the odd ears, and those poor little Munchkins with the short legs.
If breeders persist with striving for these 'eccentric' looks, we will end up with poor, unfit, cat breeds, similar to the unfit and unhappy Cavaliers, Bulldogs, Shepherds, Bulldogs etc etc which the dog world has bred.

Oh sorry. Little bit of controversy there.

Once again, fantastic pictures, sort of beautiful kit, but she will not enjoy the natural sort of pleasures normal, fully furred cats do. She can't go hunting on a sharp frosty morning; lying outside in the sun is a no-no because her naked skin will be susceptible to cancer; she'll need to be near a radiator or under a blankie to keep warm most of the year; if she's ill and running a temp she will lose body heat like crazy. Poor soul

[dandysmom]

Very well put, DM, couldn't agree more.

[mattde]

Originally Posted by yola

I've NEVER heard it called that . . . PMSL! I'm so glad I'm not the only one who has to trail around the house after the cats looking for the after-effects of klingons

Have you noticed the sci-fi theme developing here; Dr Who; Star Trek . . . . I wonder where this might take us

Baldy go where no cats gone before
thanks for all the comments everyone.

[mattde]

Originally Posted by dinahsmum

I can see a sort of abstract beauty in this (and your pics are fantastic Matt) but, don't forget, this is a living, breathing, being. A freak of nature/mutation brought the breed about - it should have been allowed to die out naturally, by not breeding from the affected animals. Similarly Fold cats, with the odd ears, and those poor little Munchkins with the short legs.
If breeders persist with striving for these 'eccentric' looks, we will end up with poor, unfit, cat breeds, similar to the unfit and unhappy Cavaliers, Bulldogs, Shepherds, Bulldogs etc etc which the dog world has bred.

Oh sorry. Little bit of controversy there.

Once again, fantastic pictures, sort of beautiful kit, but she will not enjoy the natural sort of pleasures normal, fully furred cats do. She can't go hunting on a sharp frosty morning; lying outside in the sun is a no-no because her naked skin will be susceptible to cancer; she'll need to be near a radiator or under a blankie to keep warm most of the year; if she's ill and running a temp she will lose body heat like crazy. Poor soul

I cant comment on the breed as I don't know enough about it. I did ask the breeder If she gets cold, she told me that in the house if your cold she will be cold. So she needs to be kept warm.

BTW my in-door cats wont be able to go hunting on a sharp frosty morning, does that mean my cats are missing out on normal pleasures?

[janey83]

Omg! How adorable is she! I want her.

[cats' staff]

Shudder, sorry but not for me. Poor mite

[Kim]

Oh I just don't like these cats. I am sure they feel like a peach to touch, but sooo ugly to look at! Sorry! Good photos though.

[dandysmom]

Originally Posted by mattde

I cant comment on the breed as I don't know enough about it. I did ask the breeder If she gets cold, she told me that in the house if your cold she will be cold. So she needs to be kept warm.

BTW my in-door cats wont be able to go hunting on a sharp frosty morning, does that mean my cats are missing out on normal pleasures?

Perhaps you will be unlucky enough (or lucky, from their viewpoint!) to get mice, as I have; Leia, who's indoors only is a good little mouser; and she once caught and dispatched a quite large rat!!! And all indoors with the central heating...no worry about cold paws on a frosty morning!

[Natalie]

Fantastic photos Matt.

I too dislike the breed.

[Leesy]

They really are fab photos I luvvvvv them, but I am afraid the hairless breeds are not for me, give me a hairy Maine coon anyday LOL