Anatomy

Size

The Sphynx is a medium sized cat that weighs anywhere between 3 and 8 kgs. with the female weighing less, but these cats can have a tendency to gain weight if not monitored.
Teh Spynxs' lenghths are between 30 and 40 cm.

Unique characteristics

Sphynx have a pixie face, batty ears, potbelly and wrinkled skin. Even though this rare breed is known for being hairless, they do have a bit of fuzz on their body. This cat with no eyebrows or whiskers has a short nose and deep-set lemon shaped eyes, both of which seem to reflect their bodies. They have long, tapered tails.

​Breath

The sphynx cats make lung respiration.

Life

The oldest Sphynx lived 34 years. He was one of the longest lived cats ever.
But average is more like what it is for most cats, around 15 yrs.