Sphinx (Sphynx)
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| type | cat |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Canada |
| Size | medium · hairless |
| Life expectancy | About 15-20 years |
| Habit | Affectionate · Curious · Intelligent · High energy · Attention-seeking |
| Thailand weather | It's a hairless cat. Its skin is extremely sensitive to temperature. The VCA warns that its skin easily burns, so it's important to stay out of the sun and avoid being next to a sunny window. At the same time, it's easy to get cold in an extremely cold air conditioned room. The room temperature should be controlled appropriately. Not too hot, not too cold |
| fur care | You must wipe yourself or shower regularly because your skin produces a lot of oil. But don't do it too often until your skin is dry. and clean your ears every week |
| exercise | High energy, loves interactive play and puzzle toys. Shouldn't be left alone for a long time. |
| Common diseases in the breed | Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) (PetMD, CFA) · Skin problems such as urticaria pigmentosa and oily skin require special care (CFA) · Skin burns easily due to lack of protective hair and gets cold easily, so must be careful of temperature (VCA) |
| suitable for | Can raise a condo · Good with children · Lots of energy · Easy to groom |
Breed diseases that you should know before raising them
Each disease below is based on veterinary resources listed at the end of the section. And also tell what the general maintenance is like. This does not mean that every dog or cat of this breed will. But it is a more common risk than other breeds.
The left ventricle wall thickens. Makes the heart less able to receive and pump blood. Sphynxes are one of the breeds recorded to be genetically at risk for this condition.
Care guidelines: Follow up on symptoms throughout your life. (Screening with echocardiogram) along with medication if diagnosed (e.g. beta blockers or new drugs like sirolimus) there is still no cure.
When there are no hairs to help absorb Sphynx cats' skin accumulates natural oils and earwax faster than furred cats. Therefore, you must bathe and clean your ears every week. And skin that isn't covered in hair can get sunburned if you're outdoors.
Care guidelines: Continuing routine preventive care includes bathing regularly. (But not too often) Clean your ears every week. Keep them indoors only or use pet-safe sunscreen if they will be out in the sun.
This information is used only to help you make an informed decision before adopting. It is not a diagnosis or medical advice. If your pet has abnormal symptoms Take him to see a veterinarian.
Price in Thailand
The price range that the seller announces on his own channel is 40,000-50,000 baht (prices start at 50,000 baht and up from the second cat farm As for the Bambino breed, the price is higher than this. But it is a different breed and is not included in this information.) The actual price depends on the pedigree, age, and seller, not the average price.
Frequently asked questions
Are sphinxes suitable for keeping in condos?
Suitable for hairless cats whose skin is especially sensitive to temperature. The VCA warns that their skin burns easily, so avoid exposure to the sun and avoid being next to a sunny window. At the same time, it's easy to get cold in an extremely cold air conditioned room. The room temperature should be controlled appropriately. Not too hot, not too cold
How long does the sphinx live?
Generally about 15-20 years (according to veterinary sources)
What genetic diseases do Sphynxes have?
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) (PetMD, CFA) · Skin problems such as urticaria pigmentosa and oily skin require special care (CFA) · Skin burns easily due to lack of protective hair and gets cold easily, so must be careful of temperature (VCA)
Can sphinxes withstand the hot weather in Thailand?
It's a hairless cat. Its skin is extremely sensitive to temperature. The VCA warns that its skin easily burns, so it's important to stay out of the sun and avoid being next to a sunny window. At the same time, it's easy to get cold in an extremely cold air conditioned room. The room temperature should be controlled appropriately. Not too hot, not too cold
Sources: vcahospitals.com · www.petmd.com · cfa.org — Last checked 2026-07-03
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