Amelia Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 Quote <p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">"Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."</span></span> Eph 4:29</span><br><br><img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetemp_both/US/OR/Fairview.gif" alt="Fairview.gif"> Fairview Or</p>
Moderators Denise Posted July 31, 2008 Moderators Posted July 31, 2008 ewwwww, what is that thing? lol Quote Be Kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another... Monticello Georgia
Dottie Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 A hairless cat, but I don't remember the breed name. I don't want one!! Quote
Moderators Denise Posted August 2, 2008 Moderators Posted August 2, 2008 Me either...now I love cats...my favorite creatures that God has made...but a hairless cat? No thanks, lol Quote Be Kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another... Monticello Georgia
Amelia Posted August 2, 2008 Author Posted August 2, 2008 It certainly is a most alien looking kitty. I went and looked it up. Here is what I found The Sphynx (also known as Canadian Hairless) is a rare breed of cat known for its lack of a coat. Hairless cats have been described in many regions of the world, but the first successful breed was the Sphynx. The earliest Sphynx was born in 1966, and the cat was named Prune. However, Prune’s line died out without descendants. In 1967, hairless kittens, and their longhaired mother cat were rescued in Toronto. The kittens were neutered; the mother, however, had other kittens. Two were exported to Europe, where one of the kittens was bred to a Devon Rex. That cat had hairless offspring. One, named E.T., was presented by Vicki and Peter Markstein at the Madison square garden cat show in the 1980s The Sphynx appears to be a hairless cat, although it is not truly hairless. The skin should have the texture of Chamois leather. It may be covered with very soft hair that is often described as peach fuzz. Because the sphynx cats have no hair to keep them warm they prefer to cuddle up against other animals and people, they even tend to cuddle up and sleep with their owners under the covers. Lack of coat makes the cat quite warm to the touch. Whiskers and eyebrows may be present, either whole or broken, or may be totally absent. Their skin is the color their fur would be, and all the usual cat marking patterns (solid, point, van, tabby, tortie, etc) may be found in Sphynx too. Sphynxes generally have wedge-shaped heads and sturdy, heavy bodies. Many cats of this breed develop pot bellies. They are known for their extroverted behavior. Sphynxes display a high level of energy, intelligence, curiosity, and affection for their owners. Quote <p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">"Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."</span></span> Eph 4:29</span><br><br><img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetemp_both/US/OR/Fairview.gif" alt="Fairview.gif"> Fairview Or</p>
Moderators Denise Posted August 3, 2008 Moderators Posted August 3, 2008 Interesting....the kitty is at least tolerable, he doesn't look as bad... lol... Quote Be Kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another... Monticello Georgia
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