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Halo
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Hairless Cats – Pet tip 145
For many, just the thought of a hairless cat is enough to make them shudder. For these people, the sight of a hairless cat is shocking, and touching one is downright scary. If you are one of these people, then this article is unlikely to sway you in the other direction. However, if you are the kind of person who has always been a little bit intrigued by the unique look of hairless cats, read on. Behind their striking appearance is a fascinating background, and if you are considering making a hairless cat part of your family, there is also a plethora of information to know about the proper way to care for these beautiful creatures.
Congenital hairlessness in cats is an extremely rare trait. Essentially, a hairless cat is the result of genetic mutations in one or more of the genes which encode for normal hair development. While the word ‘mutation’ implies that this genetic condition is unwanted and accidental, there are actually many breeders who select specifically for the hairlessness trait and work to maintain the hairless lineage in their cats.
- Owner:
- Lisa Tennison
- City:
- Anchorage
- Province, Country:
- AK, United States
- Type/Breed:
- Cat / DSH
- Date of Birth:
- unknown
- Sex:
- Female
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- 11
- Coat Colour:
- Grey/White
- Eye Colour:
- Green
We adopted Halo in 2003 from the shelter after the death of Kuhio (see Virtual Pet Cemetery). Halo ended up at the shelter soon after giving birth. She was still swollen with milk but no one knows what happened to the kittens. She hadn't been socialized and still doesn't know what kitty treats are and is scared to get on the furniture, but she has stopped ducking her head when you try to pet her and will purr for a few minutes at a time now. She and her sister Cammie are still struggling to see who is going to be the Alpha Cat around the house, but we have hopes that they will get along some day.
