sign in • sign up
web | myLot | discussions | tasks | blogs | news | photos
homeinterestsdiscussionstasksblogsnewsmessages friendsphotosearningsmyLotquizzes

Have you ever seen a Sphynx cat before? email this discussion to a friend?

myLot reputation of 100/100. JenInTN (3627)   ranked 152 out of 7,732 in cats2 months ago

I was at the mall and I always love going into the pet shop and visiting all the animals. I always come out sad though because I want to take them home..lol...but anyway, I saw these two kittens that had no hair! I went over and took a look at them and they were all wrinkly and gray. Very odd really for a kitty. I think there is some kind of legends associated with these cats. Eygptian maybe. I know the were $1400 a piece! Have you ever seen one? Check this out.
http://www.gopetsamerica.com/profiles/sphynx.aspx

 
 
cats
sponsors
12 Hrs or Less US Passports
When Trust& Time Count, we offer Solutions 24/7, Wash/DC-866-727-7362
www.PassportDocs.com

Used Honda Elements at Yahoo!
Certified Used Cars in Washington, DC. Shop for a Honda Used Car.
www.honda.com/yahoo

Washington D.C.'S Premier Entertainers
D.C.'s Top Comedy Magician Team. Exciting Dove And Stage Illusions.
www.speedthro.com

dumblnddzzy (10265) response was accepted on 11/8/2009.
denotes best response.
tags:  cats, sphynx, cat, hairless, pet
 
1. myLot reputation of 92/100. dumblnddzzy (10265)   ranked 83 out of 7,732 in cats   2 months ago

Hi Jen, yes i have seen a Sphinx cat before. I think they are the most ugliest, pitiful cats i have ever seen.. You have to keep them in a sweater of some kind as they get very cold very easily, & can freeze to death in normal weather! My ex sister in law had one, & it accidently got out of her house, & they found it several hours later frozen to death, this was in Californis & it was only 65 degrees outside at the time it escaped.... $2000.00 for her cat, she had only had it for 3 weeks!! What a waste of money, i think...lori


myLot reputation of 100/100. JenInTN (3627)   ranked 152 out of 7,732 in cats  2 months ago

Wow! I had no idea they would be so fragile! I could see why though since they have no hair. I thought when I saw them at the pet store that maybe their hair grew in a little later but now that I've seen the adult photos of them, I guess I was wrong..lol.

12 Hrs or Less US Passports When Trust & Time Count, we offer Solutions 24/7, Wash/DC-866-727-7362 www.PassportDocs.com
 
2. myLot reputation of 82/100. kent_help2smile (1765)   ranked 2,566 out of 7,732 in cats   2 months ago

I just saw a Sphynx today, thanks to JenInTN. I felt sad about the Cat because she is hairless. She is helpless in weather. But Since Philippines is a Tropical. She might live for years.


myLot reputation of 100/100. JenInTN (3627)   ranked 152 out of 7,732 in cats  2 months ago

I felt kind of sad about the ones I saw in the pet store too..lol..I wanted to hold them because they were shivering somewhat. I bet they would do really well there. I think they are native to Eygpt. Thanks for responding.

Used Honda Elements at Yahoo! Certified Used Cars in Washington, DC. Shop for a Honda Used Car. www.honda.com/yahoo
 
3. myLot reputation of 99/100. mimpi1911 (8086)   ranked 1,253 out of 7,732 in cats   2 months ago

This is the first time ever I am seeing one! It looks different than a feline creature except for the whiskers and the face. Thanks for this Jenin. happy


myLot reputation of 100/100. JenInTN (3627)   ranked 152 out of 7,732 in cats  2 months ago

Hi mimpi! They do look very odd. They are kinda of cute though..lol..When I saw the kittens in the pet store, I was amazed. Thanks for the response.


myLot reputation of 99/100. mimpi1911 (8086)   ranked 1,253 out of 7,732 in cats  2 months ago

They are really cute! Are you planning to get one?


myLot reputation of 100/100. JenInTN (3627)   ranked 152 out of 7,732 in cats  2 months ago

Oh no..they are little to expensive for me. Besides that, I have enough little Chihuahuas shivering around here to add a kitty..lol..

Washington D.C.'S Premier Entertainers D.C.'s Top Comedy Magician Team. Exciting Dove And Stage Illusions. www.speedthro.com
 
4. myLot reputation of 97/100. pergammano (1974)   ranked 1,148 out of 7,732 in cats   2 months ago

Good morning, dear Jen! I am such a mixed bag of contradictions....I hate the artificiallity of Pet Shows.....but I can NOT pass one up for curiousities sake! So, yes, I have seen Spynx Cats! They conjure I thoughts of me runnning home and knitting a nice warm, Buffalo wool coat sweater for them. LOL! I am always amazed at the number of species in cats and dogs, that I have never been aware of! Do you visit Pet Shows! Hope your TN, weather is better than "Auntie Jo's" or ours right now! We just had our Thanksgiving weekend, and it was fraught with FRIGID weather, breaking over 80 COLD records! NO wonderful rainbows in our skies, so still am very thankful for the beautiful one you sent me. BIG, BIG, HUGZ, Jen!


myLot reputation of 100/100. JenInTN (3627)   ranked 152 out of 7,732 in cats  2 months ago

Hi pergammano! I'm hanging onto that rainbow to because the weather here has been pretty nasty too. We have had a couple of nice days but for the most part it is just rainy and constantly getting cooler. sad
I actually do enjoy watching pet shows. They are usually dog shows though. They hardly ever televise cat shows unfortunatly. I have never been to a real one but I would like to attend one just for the sake of having done so at least once. Sounds like you better knit you one of those sweaters too my friend..brrrr. Hugs and kisses to you too and try to stay warm.


myLot reputation of 97/100. pergammano (1974)   ranked 1,148 out of 7,732 in cats  2 months ago

Sorry...Jen, I was not referring to televised shows...I meant real live Pet Shows. That is what I am a sucker for, yet I hate the plasticality of it all, assuming that these poor animals would sooner be home, lollygagging! LOL!

How do you keep your wee little mites (chihauha's) warm...? And did you keep the whole family? Hoping your weekend is spectacular...and BIG HUGZ!


myLot reputation of 100/100. JenInTN (3627)   ranked 152 out of 7,732 in cats  2 months ago

They have hoodies and sweaters..lol..maybe I can fish a picture out here for you.
I have never got to go to a live dog show. I would really like to although I feel the same as you do.
Here..let me get that pic.

 

myLot reputation of 97/100. pergammano (1974)   ranked 1,148 out of 7,732 in cats  2 months ago

AWH....JEN.....way, way toooo cute! What a delight "Eva" must be? Alright, fess up...how many babies did you keep? IT is only TOOO hard to let any of them go! When my "Westie" Moki, had her litters, I think adoption agencies shud have taken a lesson from me! Personal home inspections, many chats...and a kazillion follow up visits!

And, one more question....what the "hey" are you doing up at this time of the day?It is 3:42 a.m. here, is it around 5 a.m. in TN? All summer I started work at 4 to 4:30 a.m., so can't break the habit? Do you work today?

One of these days I will learn how to post pics...here! LUV & HUGZ!


myLot reputation of 100/100. JenInTN (3627)   ranked 152 out of 7,732 in cats  2 months ago

LOL..I do have the early bird habit now. I don't want to get off my schedule..lol..She actually just had one puppy..thank goodness...and he's still here. I keep telling him he is going to have to have a new homw but whenever anyone is interested in seeing him, I just kind of blow them off..lol..I will be checking homes and stuff when I can bring myself to let him go. I just want someone to love him like I do... whistle


myLot reputation of 97/100. pergammano (1974)   ranked 1,148 out of 7,732 in cats  2 months ago

Jen...Good Morning! Is their truly a reason you have to let him go? At one time, I hate to admit it....but I had five, yes, five dogs! Right now, I am seriously thinking of getting another, as just because I am solitary, doesn't mean my dog has to be! LOL! I know you have family, a lot of commitments, but they are such good company for each other....(you can see I am trying to jade your decision)! I also never felt sooooo bad, when I had to leave them home alone! And...I don't think they prefer the company of "your dearest daughter's" amphibian friends..LOL!
Have a truly wonderful Sunday....can't send a rainbow, as there is NO end to the rain...but how about a big bouquet of HUGZ!

Local Door & Door Frames Find Washington DC area door & door frame dealers at YellowPages. Doors.YellowPages.com/DC
 
5. myLot reputation of 98/100. sacmom (5826)   ranked 127 out of 7,732 in cats   2 months ago

I'm pretty sure that I have. It was when I went to either Petco or PetsMart a few years back. I haven't gone to either of these places in a while so I haven't seen any since.

I have to say I couldn't imagine owning one. For me, a cat isn't a cat unless it has fur! And at that price it better have a lot! LOL

Happy mylotting!


myLot reputation of 100/100. JenInTN (3627)   ranked 152 out of 7,732 in cats  2 months ago

LOL..at that price it might should poopoo some gold too..LOL..That is a very expensive pet. It is strange to see a cat without fur. I pet one and it was strangly soft..like it had peach fuzz all over him.

Insurance Captive Solutions The Taft Companies, an Insurance Captive and consulting group, provides captive management in Bermuda, Washington DC, South Carolina and Montana. www.taftcos.com
 
6. myLot reputation of 99/100. ElicBxn (15217)   ranked 6 out of 7,732 in cats   2 months ago

I saw one at a cat show a long time ago, but other than that - no, not in person

I think I like my cats with fur - actually, I like my cats with short fur (only have 3 long haired in the bunch) and tails, all mine have tails, I wouldn't mind a poly-toed cat, but haven't gotten one of those yet either


myLot reputation of 100/100. JenInTN (3627)   ranked 152 out of 7,732 in cats  2 months ago

What's a poly-toed cat?
When I pet the kitten at the pet store...he was soft like he had fuzz on him. I can't remember if he had a tail or not.


myLot reputation of 99/100. ElicBxn (15217)   ranked 6 out of 7,732 in cats  2 months ago

cats with extra toes or a Hemingway cat they are sometimes called - nope, all mine are just nice, normal cats, but they are SPECIAL, because they are MINE!


myLot reputation of 100/100. JenInTN (3627)   ranked 152 out of 7,732 in cats  2 months ago

Oh..ok...I had a cat once with 6 toes on each of his front paws. It was strange looking but it was the sweetest cat.

Insurance Care For Your Pets Insure That Loved One, Free Quotes calcobb1.dealsmall.com
 
7. myLot reputation of 98/100. anniefannie (1324)   ranked 3,915 out of 7,732 in cats   2 months ago

i never seen one in real life but have on tv they look awful. i don't know why anyone would pay that kind of money for any animal.they have more money than i do but most people do. lol


myLot reputation of 100/100. JenInTN (3627)   ranked 152 out of 7,732 in cats  2 months ago

Heyya anniefannie! Yep..they have more money than me for sure. Noway I could afford an investment like that. I often leave the petstore wanting one of those $1500 birds..but I'll never get one..lol..Thanks for responding.

Hotel in Fairfax, VA Official Site- Hyatt Fair Lakes. Across from Fair Oaks Mall. Convenient access to Dulles Airport and Washington DC. Book Online for Hyatt.com's Rate Guarantee. fairlakes.hyatt.com
 
8. myLot reputation of 98/100. Shar19 (2771)   ranked 1,684 out of 7,732 in cats   2 months ago

I've seen these cats before. I never understand the fascination over them though. I think those cats always look sickly.


myLot reputation of 100/100. JenInTN (3627)   ranked 152 out of 7,732 in cats  2 months ago

Hi Shar! They are very strange. I guess in a way they do look ill. I think it's because of their lack of fur..we are used to healthy cats having healthy looking fur. Thanks for responding.

Local Washington D.C. Weather Report Washington D.C. Radar, Maps, & Forecast. localweather-forecast.com
 
9. myLot reputation of 95/100. dawnald (9603)   ranked 4 out of 7,732 in cats   2 months ago

I've seen pictures but I've never seen one in the flesh. I love all kinds of cats, so I suppose I could warm up to a sphynx too.


myLot reputation of 100/100. JenInTN (3627)   ranked 152 out of 7,732 in cats  2 months ago

Heyya dawn! I could get attached too. I would be trying to dress it up all the time..lol.


myLot reputation of 95/100. dawnald (9603)   ranked 4 out of 7,732 in cats  2 months ago

It's a cat, what's NOT to like?:-)

Mini Storage WA Free Truck Rental with move in. Reserve now. No CC required. www.MiniuStorage.com
 
10. myLot reputation of 98/100. bunnybon7 (3562)   ranked 134 out of 7,732 in cats   2 months ago

i've seen them in movies and sitcoms etc. i think they are so very cute. i wish i could have one alsowub some people dont think they are cute but i'd love onehappy im going to have to copy/paste the link and see them. love them. thanks.


myLot reputation of 100/100. JenInTN (3627)   ranked 152 out of 7,732 in cats  2 months ago

There is something cute about them. I felt my motherly instict kick in and I wanted to hold them close. They looked cold when I saw them. sad

35% Off Frontline for Cats We carry Frontline for Cats and dogs at reduced prices. Please visit our store for a complete source of flea control products. www.discountpetsdrugs.com
 
sponsors
Local Door& Door Frames
Find Washington DC area door& door frame dealers at YellowPages.
Doors.YellowPages.com/DC

Insurance Captive Solutions
The Taft Companies, an Insurance Captive and consulting group, provides captive management in Bermuda, Washington DC, South Carolina and Montana.
www.taftcos.com

Insurance Care For Your Pets
Insure That Loved One, Free Quotes
calcobb1.dealsmall.com

similar discussions
How Do Cats Always Know...
...when they are about to jump into a dangerous situation, and they do it anyway?Tonight my husband...
Which pet do you prefer cat or dog? Or both?
When I was a little girl, I had dogs for pets. My cats always ran away. I was never able to keep a...
does anyone have cats and dogs together as pets.
So, we already have 2 cats and well we need to get things in order in with a new place and me start...
The bigger they are...
the harder they fall?Oliver is a goofball - on one paw, he still thinks he's "the baby"; on...
how many pets do you have? and what are their personalities?
Hi! how many pets do you have? and what are their personalities? We have four dogs. ginger- we...
When you stroke your cat,
do you notice its tail always go up,i told my children the reason for the tail going up is to stop...
Your Cat Names and What Inspired Them
I am an avid cat lover, and throughout the years I've never had a normal name for any of them. Like...
i love my kitties
I have 2 kitties GG and Eragon but I was wondering if any of your kitties have the same "powers"...
Taking In The Abused And Unwanted
It seems that our home has somehow turned into a haven for abused and unwanted pets. I am not sure...
Happiness is a cat....isn't it?
Some of you may know that I was having problems with my neighbour about my lovely cat, Banjo. After...
sponsors
Local Door & Door Frames
Find Washington DC area door & door frame dealers at YellowPages.
Doors.YellowPages.com/DC
Insurance Captive Solutions
The Taft Companies, an Insurance Captive and consulting group, provides captive management in Bermuda, Washington DC, South Carolina and Montana.
www.taftcos.com
Insurance Care For Your Pets
Insure That Loved One, Free Quotes
calcobb1.dealsmall.com
Hotel in Fairfax, VA
Official Site- Hyatt Fair Lakes. Across from Fair Oaks Mall. Convenient access to Dulles Airport and Washington DC. Book Online for Hyatt.com's Rate Guarantee.
fairlakes.hyatt.com
Local Washington D.C. Weather Report
Washington D.C. Radar, Maps, & Forecast.
localweather-forecast.com
Mini Storage WA
Free Truck Rental with move in. Reserve now. No CC required.
www.MiniuStorage.com
35% Off Frontline for Cats
We carry Frontline for Cats and dogs at reduced prices. Please visit our store for a complete source of flea control products.
www.discountpetsdrugs.com
Travel to Washington DC
Why Wait? Browse Travelzoo's Washington DC Travel Deals Now.
www.Travelzoo.com
Washington Airport Hotels
Don't miss your flights - Washington airport parking & hotel packages.
www.ParkSleepFly.com
Washington DC Real Estate Appraiser
Flanagan Associates Residential Appraisers. Fast Quality Service you can count on.
www.flanaganappraisals.com
return to mylot
We are loading a word from our sponsors. No thanks, cancel loading.