Myths about sphynxes
Alluring sphynxes - pretty young breed of cats, it only some 40 years. For comparison: the most ancient breed of "home of tigers, Egyptian Mau, has been around since the pharaohs. This is confirmed by archaeological evidence.
The unusual appearance and behavior of sphinxes led to the appearance of some myths about this breed. Now we'll see that out of all this is true, and that - pure fantasy.
The first myth. Sphynx body temperature is higher than in normal cats - 42 degrees. That's not true. Sphynx is the same body temperature as other breeds of cats, from 38 to 39.5 degrees. Cat's body without hair just seems to be very hot.
The second myth. Sphynxes do not cause allergies.
"Cat" is not caused by an allergy coat, and a special protein that is contained in the saliva of any cat. As you know, in the saliva of sphinxes he was there, too. A Sphynx also love to lick himself, covering the body of saliva. After drying, the particles are dispersed allergenic substances in the environment. So that the Sphinx may also cause allergies.
The third myth. Sphynx have to constantly wear, since they are very cold.
It is not. For sphynxes comfortable temperature - from +18 degrees. Clothing is only required at a lower temperature. Sphynx are very intense metabolism, it allows them to "heat" to your body. But for this they need more energy and more food. They love to eat.
Myth Four. Sphynxes are very painful.
No, they do not get sick more often than cats of other breeds. Drafts, they really do not like, but it is a common feature of all cats. Even fluffy Persians.
Myth Five. For sphynxes very difficult to maintain.
Nothing like that. Bathe with gusto, hair dryer and dry the brush is not necessary.
Myth of the sixth. Sphynxes have medicinal properties.
However, like all cats. They feel unwell host and are able to restore his energy.
Myth of the seventh. Sphynx established genetic engineering.
No, they were the result of natural mutation. As Persian cat, the length of wool which can reach 14 cm
Myth of the eighth. Sphynxes are nothing like the character on the other cats, the main value for them - not independence, and constant communication with the owner.
True. These cats are not "walk alone", they tend to always be next to a man have an easy and sociable nature.
The unusual appearance and behavior of sphinxes led to the appearance of some myths about this breed. Now we'll see that out of all this is true, and that - pure fantasy.
The first myth. Sphynx body temperature is higher than in normal cats - 42 degrees. That's not true. Sphynx is the same body temperature as other breeds of cats, from 38 to 39.5 degrees. Cat's body without hair just seems to be very hot.
The second myth. Sphynxes do not cause allergies.
"Cat" is not caused by an allergy coat, and a special protein that is contained in the saliva of any cat. As you know, in the saliva of sphinxes he was there, too. A Sphynx also love to lick himself, covering the body of saliva. After drying, the particles are dispersed allergenic substances in the environment. So that the Sphinx may also cause allergies.
The third myth. Sphynx have to constantly wear, since they are very cold.
It is not. For sphynxes comfortable temperature - from +18 degrees. Clothing is only required at a lower temperature. Sphynx are very intense metabolism, it allows them to "heat" to your body. But for this they need more energy and more food. They love to eat.
Myth Four. Sphynxes are very painful.
No, they do not get sick more often than cats of other breeds. Drafts, they really do not like, but it is a common feature of all cats. Even fluffy Persians.
Myth Five. For sphynxes very difficult to maintain.
Nothing like that. Bathe with gusto, hair dryer and dry the brush is not necessary.
Myth of the sixth. Sphynxes have medicinal properties.
However, like all cats. They feel unwell host and are able to restore his energy.
Myth of the seventh. Sphynx established genetic engineering.
No, they were the result of natural mutation. As Persian cat, the length of wool which can reach 14 cm
Myth of the eighth. Sphynxes are nothing like the character on the other cats, the main value for them - not independence, and constant communication with the owner.
True. These cats are not "walk alone", they tend to always be next to a man have an easy and sociable nature.
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