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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:
- Julie Hall
- City:
- Thunder Bay
- Province, Country:
- ON, Canada
- Type/Breed:
- DSH Tabby
- Date of Birth:
- June 27th 2001
- Sex:
- Female
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- 9
- Coat Colour:
- grey/white/cream
- Eye Colour:
- greeny yellow
Skittles is my first cat. A crazy character that loves to pretend to be sleeping and then BAM attack your head when your not paying attention. She loves her springy mouse and her little wand with feathers on a ball. her nick name is schitzo-skittles because of how crazy she can be. I love lots though and she adores her doggy sister Emma. Together they make one badass team...i swear they are in cohoots with each other.
