Cat breed guide
Sphynx
The Sphynx is a hairless cat whose oily skin needs regular bathing, and the GCCF rates it as high maintenance. It is active, curious, people-oriented and popular with children, who must be gentle because the skin is delicate. The GCCF says it should be kept indoors.
Sphynx at a glance
- Adult weight, male
- 3.5 to 6 kg
- Adult weight, female
- 3 to 5 kg
- Coat
- hairless, with short fine hair possible on feet, ear edges and tail
Ratings
Petboost editorial ratings from 1 to 5, drawn from the breed standard text under Sources. A breed with no basis in the sources for a rating shows none.
- Shedding
- Grooming effort
- Energy
- Good with children
5 means it sheds heavily
5 means it needs the most grooming
5 means it needs a lot of exercise
5 means it suits a family best
Comparisons
Next steps
- Find a local groomer or daycarePet businesses near you that take bookings online.
- Cat age in human yearsFrom a formula, not the seven-to-one rule.
Sources
- Petboost breed reference data, adult weight ranges (breed list snapshot).
- Cat Fanciers' Association, Sphynx, http://cfa.org/breed/sphynx/, read 2026-10-05
- Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF), Sphynx, https://www.gccfcats.org/getting-a-cat/choosing/cat-breeds/sphynx/, read 2026-10-05
General information about the breed, not veterinary advice. Speak with your vet about your own pet.