12 Sphynx Babies That Can Charm Even Those Who Don't Like Cats

Did you know that the natural temperature of a Sphynx’s body is actually 4 degrees warmer than that of their furry counterparts? This is why Sphynx cats can be wonderful cuddle bugs — to keep this temperature, they just love to snuggle up to their owners and hug them as often as possible. But this is not the only positive trait of these amazing kittens. Just take a look at the photos below and you’ll see everything for yourself.

Originally called the Canadian hairless, the breed made its way to America and experts bred cats with this new-found hairless gene to create hairless sphynx cats. The sphynx cat continues to be a popular pet choice in North America and is gaining popularity in western Europe. The sphynx breed was recognized by The International Cat Association in 2005, the Cat Fanciers Association in 2002, and several independent cat clubs in Europe, though standards for the breed all differ slightly. Some purebred feline registries will not recognize the sphynx cat based on the idea that the breed's hairlessness is a genetic abnormality that could be harmful to individual cats' health and longevity.