Collection: Personalised Sphynx Gifts
We have Personalised Sphynx Gifts galore and everything you need to spoil your special cat. Whether you are looking for a luxurious blanket, a gorgeous bowl, or a super-cosy bed, we have some fantastic gifts for your Sphynx. Not only have we hand-picked a glorious range of presents for your feline friend, there’s also Sphynx cat inspired gifts for owners too. From napkins to notebooks, there’s something paw-fect for everyone.
Introduction
The Sphynx certainly stands out in the cat world, not least for its hairless body, but also for its over-sized ears and often wrinkly face. Their looks are extraordinary, and they are also extraordinarily affectionate and people-oriented, making them fabulous companions for anyone with enough time to give them the attention they crave.
History
In the 1960s, a domestic Shorthair cat in Canada produced a litter of kittens that contained one without hair – promptly named Prune because of his wrinkly appearance. He and his mother became the beginning of a breeding programme to intentionally develop hairless cats, and the breed was named the Sphynx.
Personality
The Sphynx is renowned as an incredibly affectionate cat that loves nothing better than snuggling with its people at every opportunity. They are also very intelligent and almost dog-like in behaviour, greeting everyone that comes into their home at the door. For this reason, they need companionship and don’t do well if left alone. Always involved in what’s going on, and often quite vocal about what they’re doing, the Sphynx could be considered demanding, but they’re really quite relaxed about life provided there’s always someone or a companion animal around.
Vitals
| Height | mid-size cat of 20-25 cm at the shoulder; average body length of 35 cm, not including the tail. |
| Weight | 3-5 kg |
| Other names | Canadian Sphynx |
| Origin | Canada |
| Coat | hairless, with soft skin that has a chamois leather or suede feel. |
| Colour | can be any colour, with coat colours such as tabby or tortie appearing on the skin. |
| Eye Colour | green, blue, gold, or copper, and can have two different coloured eyes. |
| Life Expectancy | 8 to 14 years |
| Health Issues | hereditary conditions that can affect the Sphynx include respiratory conditions and cardiomyopathy. |
| Care Tips | Sphynx prefer constant company and care needs are greater than many furry cats. Grooming: the lack of body hair leads to oil accumulating on the skin, and this requires weekly bathing to remove. Ear wax also needs to be removed from their large ears regularly. Feeding: the Sphynx needs at least two meals each day and often more to help ensure they maintain their body temperature. |