![]() Regarding judging the Sphynx breed, the CFA does not give points for color as it would with many other cat breeds-opting instead to award points in competition based on the quality, conformation, and texture of the skin. In the guide to the Sphynx breed, the CFA stated that “all colors and patterns, in any combination, found in felines is acceptable in the Sphynx.” Sphynx Cat Coat VarietiesĬelebrating cats since 1906, the Cat Fanciers’ Association is the premier governing body for cat shows around the United States. Weighing 6 to 12 pounds and living for 8 to 14 years, the Sphynx is a generally healthy breed as long as you take care of its unique grooming and skincare requirements. Bigglesworth in the Austin Powers movie series, these hairless wonders are just as well-regarded for their friendly temperaments as they are for their signature looks. Perhaps most famously known for their role as Mr. ![]() Originating in Toronto, Canada, in the 1970s, the first Sphynx cat was produced entirely by accident-thus its original name, the Canadian Hairless Cat. A common example is a Sphynx of any coat color combined with any number of white feet.Īttention-grabbing both for its uniquely hairless body and its charming personality, the first Sphynx cat was born in a much colder place than its Egyptian name would indicate. Officially recognized as a final catch-all category for the tremendous profusion of Sphynx coat colors, Other Sphynx Colors describes any combination that doesn’t fit neatly into the above-listed coats and patterns. OSC: Other Sphynx Colors Image Credit: Alina Vilchenko, Pexels They may also be found combined with any other patterns (except pointed) and any colors. Remarkably similar to the pointed pattern, mink Sphynxes are differentiated by their mild aqua-colored eyes. Most noticeable for their vivid blue eyes, pointed Sphynx cats may be combined with any other pattern (except mink) and any color. Sphynxes born with the pointed color pattern will display it very lightly in their youth and adolescence but grow darker as they age. Pointed Pattern Image Credit: Dmitry Makeev, Wikipedia Other common calico pattern colors include fawn, lavender, cinnamon, and chocolate, in classic or van conformations. Van calicos will confine the patches of red and black to the extremities, while dilute calicos are found with patches of blue and cream over a white base. Calico Image Credit: PiqselsĪppearing as a white base color with patches of black and red, calico cats are almost exclusively female, with males occurring only under rare genetic conditions. Tortoiseshell Image Credit: Pxfuelĭescribed as “black mottled or patched with red or cream” by the CFA, tortoiseshell coat patterns often feature a blaze on the face. Tortoiseshell patterns for Sphynx cats may include blue-cream, chestnut, cinnamon, lavender-cream, and fawn-cream varieties. Tabby patterns may include mackerel, spotted, patched, silver, brown, blue, red, cream, chocolate, chocolate-silver, cinnamon, cinnamon-silver, lavender, lavender-silver, or fawn. Additionally, frown lines on the forehead will make an unbroken letter “M” shape, and a solid vertical stripe can be found on the spine. ![]() Tabby Image Credit: PxfuelĪs a rather complex coat pattern defined by its concentric rings, tabby cats have clearly defined ringed markings on their legs and tails and several “necklaces” on the neck and upper chest. ![]() Additionally, there is a special designation for van bi-color, where the colored portions will only be confined to the head, tail, and legs. This breed can also be found in white with patches of solid colors or white mixed with tabby, tortoiseshell, or pointed patterns. Exposure to the sun tends to intensify solid colors for Sphynx cats. Solid colors may include white, black, blue, red, cream, chocolate, lavender, cinnamon, fawn, sable, champagne, or platinum. Solid Color Sphynx Image Credit: mjlovesmm, PixabayĪny single predominant color will classify a Sphynx as having a “solid coat,” even if its nose leather and paw pads are slightly different. ![]()
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