If anyone thinks that you can call any naked cat a sphinx, then he is very mistaken. A good representative of this breed can not be confused with anyone. It is not the absence of wool that distinguishes it, but extraordinary gracefulness, plasticity and magic, which shines in its entire appearance. There were cases when some defenders of nature, not understanding the issue, accused the organizers of exhibitions of mockery of animals. They believed that the sphinxes were deliberately tonsured, depriving the hair of the wool in favor of the public. Now it already looks ridiculous, people have already got used to their alien appearance. But they have become popular recently not only because of their exotic appearance. They are also distinguished by extraordinary cleverness, love and affectionate nature, from which all the owners are delighted.
Canadian Sphynx - features of the breed
Often people can not understand how the Don Sphynx differ from the Canadian breed, believing that it is the same cat. But there are still notable differences. The Canadians have a slightly shorter head, the cheekbones are wider, the ears are as large, they have rounded tips, they are wider at the base than in the Donchak. Kittens at birth have a huge number of wrinkles, which in adults disappear, and remain only in the neck. The hind legs are larger in size than the front legs, and this gives their gait an even more gracefulness. A short coat covers the spout, tips of the legs, and also is on the back of the ears. Cats of this breed with a solid color can be found rarely, most often Canadians are white, piebald, very rarely appear minkie with light blue eyes.
Characteristics of the Canadian Sphinx
Some believe that the lack of hair in these cats, means that they are completely defenseless.