I just adopted a shynx cat and I am absolutely taken with them. Ginger Lee is as perfect as a cat can be; well, except that she wants to suck my ear all the time. It gives me the willies! I can't imagine ever being sorry I took her in when her owner tired of her at only two years of age. In fact, she gave me her brother, two, but a friend took him. She also adores him. I just love'em!
Dec 09, 2007
Sphynx Kitten at London's Nat'l Cat Show by: Anonymous
The Sphynx has to be touched to be believed. They feel like soft butter, warm and love to be held. The owners of this breed say the cats sleep in the bed with them because of body warmth. They are very affectionate and love their humans. Ken says, "Think of it as the homely girl with the great personality." They are not as visually pleasing to look at as a furred cat but make up for that with their loyalty, attentiveness and uniqueness. They are happy cats, love their human family, travel well in the car and bond to the people they live with.
There is supposed to be a hypoallergenic quality to them, as well, but I'm not an expert in that field.
The Sphynx owners I've met, talked to, and photographed their cats - all of them, without exception, wouldn't trade their Sphynx for any other breed. They have told me that once you live with a Sphynx, you are sold!
I would recommend everyone who reads this about the Sphynx to go to a cat show and ask to hold a Sphynx, just for the experience. You've never felt anything like it! They are wonderful cats -- and expensive -- but remember the adage: "You get what you pay for."
If you are interested in having this breed in your family, develop a good relationship with the breeder before purchasing a companion. The breeder will help you with all kinds of information to get the most enjoyment out of your Sphynx as well as keeping it healthy, happy and to live a long life.
