ABOUT SPHYNXS: This strange, almost naked cats were first born in Canada in sixth decade of XX-th century. Almost immediately they attracted attention of cat breeders, who dreamed to have such an exotic cat. In early 70-ties first breeding programs was started in Holland. Thanks to close cooperation of breeders from Holland and Canada number of Sphynxhs cats (quite small at the beginning) quickly increased. Sphynxs are very healthy cats. They are not more troublesome than other cat races. Moreover, rearing a hairless cat is easier than their furry friends. Sphynxs not only looks unusual but also behave extravagant. They love to play with people and are rather mellow. Sphynxs develops strong attachment to his owner, but sometimes can be very stubborn. Sphynxs are quite demanding cats if we consider feeding and house conditions. Their food should be highly caloric to help them maintaining appropriate temperature of their bodies. Of course they also need heated quarters and should be gradually accustomed to walk in sunshine. Their skin covered with thin, almost invisible fur makes them very delicate, so we should protect them from extreme heat and cold. Sphynxs have middle-sized body with wide, well developed chest and prominent belly (which makes them look like they are gross). Strong muscles and heavy bones give them a brawny look. Their legs have good proportions harmonizing with body size. Legs also have strong muscles and forelegs are longer than hind legs. Their paws are oval-shaped with slender fingers. Sphynxs’ fingertips are bigger than these of other cat races, resembling small balloons. Their head is middle-size and resembles a thin wedge with elegant curves. Sphynxs have sharp cheek bones and strong sculptured face with whiskers growing from thick pads. They have middle-sized nose with apparent hollow at the bottom. Their large, wide open eyes are placed slant in some distance from each other. Eyes should be green or brown as hazelnuts. Ears are big and standing, wide at the bottom and also wide open. Should be placed not too high and not too low, and preferably hairless, especially inside ear’s conches. Skin of Sphynxs appears to be warm in touch and with evident crinkles, example near shoulders, joints of rear legs, cat’s neck and head. The more crinkles Sphynxs has the more valuable is for breeder. Some cats can have puny remnants of fur on their tail or on belly. Most of Sphynxs have no whiskers at all or only pathetic remnants of whiskers. There are contrary opinions about Sphynxs. Allergy sufferers love them, but some animal defenders argue that Sphynxs are “artificial race” and will be unable to live without human care. Decision to raise or not to raise Sphynx is (as usual) the matter of personal choice