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Sphynx

Canada
Animal
Cat
Origin
Canada

Read from Wikipedia and Wikidata on 2 Oct 2026.

About the Sphynx

The Sphynx cat also known as the Canadian Sphynx, is a breed of cat known for its lack of fur. Hairlessness in cats is a naturally occurring genetic mutation, and the Sphynx was developed through selective breeding of these animals, starting in the 1960s.

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