Canadian Hairless

Should I get a hairless cat? Do you know anything about them?

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1. If you are allergic to cats...I would get the hairless one.
2. well there quite ugly. but it helps if you are allergic
3. If that's the kind of cat you want, then of course go for it. I will warn you, though, that, if you have a hairless cat, you have to be willing to keep your house warm for the cat. Obviously, without any hair, a cat has a somewhat poor ability to maintain a warm body temperature. If your house is kept too cool, then your cat could potentially get sick because it has less of a way of keeping itself warm. Also, hairless cats should be strictly indoor cats, mainly for the temperature reasons. But they also should be indoor cats because of the sun - their lack of hair can cause them to be easily sunburnt if exposed to too much sun. But, all in all, a hairless cat can make just as good a pet as any other cat. So, if you're willing to make a few sacrifices in order to maintain a hairless cat's health, then I say go for it!
4. I think that you should get a orange tabby cat because they are the nicest type of cat you can get! : )
5. I have 3. They are called Sphynx not Sphinx. For a good quality show cat expect to pay $1000. and up. There is no guarantee they will be hairless for life, they sometimes grow hair. It is more common for them to grow "hair" when they go through puberty, around age 1. They may not have "hair", but if you are allergic to dander, or saliva, then YOU WILL BE ALLERGIC to a Sphynx. They are NOT hypoallergenic! They have fur on their noses. They need at the very least monthly baths, but it's better to use a gentle shampoo bi-weekly. Start bathing kittens as soon as they are weened. Special attention NEEDS to be paid to their retractable nail skin, and ears. They do get clogged pores, if not washed well. The temperature in your house does NOT have to warmer than what is comfortable for you, they will seek out a warm place if they are cold. Mine like to be under the covers of my bed. They are NOT outside cats, they are prone to sunburn and skin cancer. They will get frostbite if out in the winter, same as a naked person. Caution when getting them vaccinated, some cat contracts are voided if you have them vaccinated for certain things. Make sure they vary the vaccination sites to avoid, bumps under the skin, and swelling. I personally, give very minimal vaccinations, since there is a question as to if they cause cancer in the Sphynx breed.
6. They are a little funny looking, but hey. I considered getting one because my boyfriend and I are both slightly allergic to cats, we got a regular medium-haired cat and decided to see how things went allergy wise. After switching to a high quality food (cut down on dander and shedding) and running an air filter neither of us has an allergic response to the cat. If you are considering a hairless cat for allergy reasons, try spending time with a normal cat first (invite it for a sleepover?). It sure would save you some money.
7. If you're thinking of getting a Sphynx because you're allergic to other breeds well sorry - some people are still allergic to the Sphynx. People aren't allergic to cat hair it's the dander (dead skin) that causes allergies. I do know that Sphynx kittens START at a $1,000. I do know that Sphynx's have to be bathed EVERY OTHER WEEK otherwise they get incredibly greasy. Since they lack fur there's nowhere for their body's oils to go. I do know that Sphynx's are VERY susceptible to heat, cold and sun since they have no fur to protect them. Please don't buy a Sphynx because you think they're "cool" or think others will admire you because you have something "different". There's lots of INFORMATIVE sites online that you can research them on. 99% of the strangers answering on Yahoo! don't have a clue.