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Color: All.
Grooming: Sphynx require regular bathing to prevent oil build-up on the skin and producing a sticky film. Ears produce heavy amounts of waxy buildup that collects dust and dirt, as does the area around the nails. Both require frequent cleaning.
Best Home: Active and craving attention, the Sphynx prefers an interactive household, lots of play time and plenty of affection from their people. The breed accepts other animals and children, but can be very persistent for attention. Lack of hair requires a comfortably warm home year-round, with plenty of places to snuggle down for extra heat.
National Breed Club: International Sphynx Society; www.classytouch.net
Personality: Considered incredibly intelligent, outgoing, loving, people-oriented, active and a champion cuddler. Natural hams, Sphynx will get lonely and demanding if not given regular attention. Excellent with other animals and children, but they do not like to share.
Appearance: A nearly hairless body, likened to a suede hot water bottle. Big, lemon-shaped eyes, large, full ears and a thin, long, ratlike tail heighten the alien appearance. With a medium overall body size, Sphynx are hard and muscular, with a broad, rounded chest and "pot belly." Wrinkled skin is desirable, particularly around the muzzle, between the ears and around the shoulders. Thick paw pads give the appearance of walking on cushions.