Dogs and Cats from Around the World and Their Origins
| September 15, 2017
13. Sphynx – Canada
If you’ve ever seen those weird-looking cats with no fur and big eyes — kind of like Gollum from the Lord of the Rings — then you know a Sphynx. They were actually “created” by selective breeding in the ‘60s.
These cats are famous for their extroverted personality, and they’re sometimes thought to behave like dogs. Unlike normal cats, they need to be showered regularly as their skin can become oily. It’s also important for them to wear sunscreen to avoid a burn on sunny days.
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