Donskoy Kittens
A hairless cat from southern Russia, unrelated to the Sphynx despite the resemblance.
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Good to know
- Found in Rostov-on-Don in 1987; the hairlessness comes from a different gene to the Sphynx's.
- Some are born with a coat and lose it over the first two years.
- The skin wrinkles heavily around the head and neck.
Who it suits
Owners ready for a high-maintenance skin routine and a warm home all year.
Care
Wipe or bathe weekly, keep out of strong sun, and dress or heat the room in winter.
History of the breed
In 1987 in Rostov-on-Don, a teacher rescued a kitten from boys who were tormenting it. The cat lost her coat over the following year; vets assumed illness, but her kittens were bare too. The breed was recognised in Russia in 1997.
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