Sphynx — breed standard (CFA & TICA: size, coat, temperament, type)

Sphynx — breed standard (CFA & TICA: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Sphynx appears hairless but is not truly hairless; the skin has a chamois-like texture and short fine hair may be present on the ears, muzzle, tail, feet and scrotum.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed is of medium size and body conformation with surprising weight for its size.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* All colours and patterns found in felines are acceptable.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The eyes are large and lemon-shaped.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The skin may range from completely hairless to a soft peach-like fuzz, and the cat feels warm to the touch.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifying faults include a kinked or abnormal tail, aggressive behaviour endangering the judge, structural abnormalities such as curled or folded ears, shortened tail, short legs (achondroplasia) and polydactyly.