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The naked truth about 9 'hairless' cat breeds If you picture a hairless cat, chances are a Sphynx comes to mind.

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The naked truth about 9 'hairless' cat breeds If you picture a hairless cat, chances are a Sphynx comes to mind.

Why it matters

But the Sphynx is only one of several breeds with little to no fur.

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From the Peterbald’s varied coat types to the Lykoi’s patchy, wolfish look, these cats differ in their origins, genetic traits, body structures and day-to-day …

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Claim 1: “the Lykoi’s patchy, wolfish look”
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Wikipedia explicitly refers to the Lykoi as the 'wolf cat or werewolf cat' due to a mutation causing hypotrichia. This is corroborated by Embrace Pet Insurance and other breed guides describing the 'patchy coat' and 'wolf-like' appearance.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Lykoi (commonly called wolf cat or werewolf cat) is a breed of cat derived from a natural mutation causing a form of hypotrichia (e.g. congenital alopecia) found in domestic short-haired cats.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lykoi
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web search NEUTRAL — # What Do Lykoi Cats Look Like? Lykoi cats are instantly recognizable with their patchy coat that leaves much of their face, chest, and limbs exposed.
https://www.embracepetinsurance.com/cat-breeds/lykoi-cat-wol…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Lykoi cat is a relatively new breed that originated in the United States in 2010. The breed emerged naturally when a genetic mutation appeared in domestic shorthair cats, giving them a patchy, par…
https://allforpaws.com/blogs/best-cat-breeds-guide/lykoi-the…
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Claim 2: “the Sphynx is only one of several breeds with little to no fur”
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Multiple sources confirm the existence of hairless breeds. Wikipedia mentions the Sphynx is distinct from Russian hairless breeds, and Catster explicitly states there are 'many other types of hairless cat breeds' besides the Sphynx, such as the Peterbald.
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web search NEUTRAL — Because they have no fur, Sphynx cats lose body heat more readily than coated cats, making them both warm to the touch and prone to seeking out warm places.The contemporary breed of Sphynx cat is dist…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphynx_cat
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web search NEUTRAL — The Sphynx has large ears that can be two or three inches high. The friendly Sphynx is easy to handle and enjoys meeting new people. He can be an excellent show cat and therapy cat as well as family c…
https://www.vetstreet.com/cats/sphynx
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web search NEUTRAL — Sphynx breed overview. Physical attributes. Sphynx cats are medium-sized cats with muscular bodies and prominent cheekbones, giving them a regal look, much like the Egyptian Sphinx.
https://www.pawlicy.com/blog/sphynx-cat/
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Claim 3: “the Peterbald’s varied coat types”
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TICA (The International Cat Association) describes the Peterbald as having a 'unique coat,' and Wikipedia identifies it as a hairless breed created from a cross of Don Sphynx and Oriental Shorthair, supporting the existence of its specific coat characteristics.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Peterbald is a hairless cat breed of Russian origin. It was created in St. Petersburg in 1994 from an experimental cross of a Don Sphynx and an Oriental Shorthair. They have an Oriental build with…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peterbald
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web search NEUTRAL — General Description The Peterbald is an elegant Russian breed with a unique coat.The Breed Standard. The overall impression of an ideal Peterbald is an elegant and intelligent cat. The Peterbald has a…
https://tica.org/breed/peterbald/
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web search NEUTRAL — When folks think about the quintessential hairless cat breed, their minds will probably go right to the Sphynx. But there are many other types of hairless cat breeds out there—like the Peterbald cat. …
https://www.catster.com/cat-breeds/peterbald/
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