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Sphynx Cat versus Cornish Rex Cat.


What are the differences between the two cat breeds?

The Sphynx is a mediumsized cat that typically weighs 6 to 12 pounds and the Cornish Rex typically weighs 6 to 10 pounds. Both Sphynx Cat and Cornish Rex Cat are known for their lack of coat or fur.

The Sphynx cat is not entirely hairless but covered with fine, downy hair that is said to be like peach skin. This cat has no whiskers or eyelashes. Hairlessness in Sphynx cats is a naturally occurring genetic mutation.

The Cornish Rex has no hair except for down. Most breeds of cat have three different types of hair in their coats: the outer fur or "guard hairs", a middle layer called the "awn hair"; and the down hair or undercoat, which is very fine and about 1 centimeter long. Cornish Rexes only have the undercoat.

The Sphynx's skin should have the texture of chamois leather, as it has fine hairs, or the cat may be completely hairless. Whiskers may be present, either whole or broken, or maybe totally absent. The cats have a narrow, long head and webbed feet. Their skin is the color that their fur would be, and all the usual cat markings like solid, point, van, tabby, or tortie, may be found on the Sphynx cat's skin.

The coat of a Cornish Rex is extremely fine and sometimes curly. Their light coat means that they are best suited for indoor living in warm and dry conditions, as they are sensitive to low temperatures. They like to stay near warm places such as computer monitors, light bulbs, laps, and shoulders.

When it comes to their personality, the Sphynx cat is outgoing, mischievous, peopleorientated, and loves attention. These cats often greet their owners when they come home and are very talkative. They are highly intelligent, playful, and cuddly. Sphynxes are champion purrers. They like to sleep with their owners under the covers.

Their body temperature is a degree or two above the average for normal cats and they have voracious appetites to compensate for the heat loss. This is a highly social cat. If you are gone during the day, the Sphynx will enjoy having a friend in the form of another Sphynx, another cat, or even a dog.

Rexes are very intelligent, enjoy playing, and love to learn new tricks. They will happily play fetching games for hours on end. While they are lively cats, they do have quieter times when they are happy to curl up in a lap. Cornish Rex cats can become cold quickly and will always seek out the warmest place to sleep.

With little protection against the elements, Cornish Rex cats cannot be left out in the cold, they don't like to sit on cold surfaces and they do appreciate central heating. Those that do go outside in the sun may need sun protection on pale skin. The Cornish Rex maintains his kittenlike attitude well into old age. He never loses the desire to interact with people and is best suited to a home where he will receive the love and constant companionship he craves.

The Sphynx Cat breed is prone to skin problems including the development of rashes and fungal infections. Care must be taken to protect the Sphynx cat from sunburn. As with all cats, Sphynx cats benefit from protection against disease through vaccination and need annual veterinary health checks.

One condition linked to the Cornish Rex cat breed is hypotrichosis, a hair loss leading to baldness. The unusual coat predisposes the cat to certain skin conditions including excessive yeast infection.

However, cats are carnivores and every cat must obtain 41 different and specific nutrients from their food. The proportion of these nutrients will vary depending on age, lifestyle, and overall health, so it's not surprising that a growing, energetic kitten needs a different balance of nutrients in her diet than a less active senior cat. Other considerations to bear in mind are feeding the right quantity of food to maintain 'ideal body condition', in accordance with feeding guidelines, and catering to individual preference regarding wet or dry food recipes.

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