Some cats are considered to be hairless. Breeds range from being completely bald, to having a downy fine coat. There are a number of breeds that you can choose from if you want to own one of these special cats.

Sphynx is a breed that has a downy, fine coat. It is often compared to chamois. They have a similar pattern to their fur, if they had any. It will appear solid, tabby, or another pattern. The breed was developed in the 1960s through selective breeding. They need to have large ears, a wedge-shaped head, and huge lemon-shaped eyeballs. They have a muscular body of medium size. Sphynx cat are affectionate and love to be noticed.

Bambinos are considered an experimental breed. It was first registered in 2005 with the International Cat Association. These cats were developed by crossing the Sphynx breed with the Munchkin. The Munchkin is a breed that has a smaller leg size with large upright ears. This usually produces a short-legged hairless cat. The skin of these cats is usually white or pink, so it is vital to protect them from the sun. They are also more susceptible to cold because they have no hair.

The Donskoy originated in Rostov on Don, Russia. It was first registered as a breed in 1987. It was officially recognized as a breed of world in 1997. The Sphynx looks identical, but lacks hair due to a gene. They are medium-sized cats, with almond-shaped eyes and large ears. They have oily skin due to the lack of hair, so it is important to groom them.

Peterbald is a created breed that originated in Russia. This breed is a possible cross between an Oriental Shorthair and a Donskoy. They need to have the body and looks of an Oriental breed, but they are not hairy. They are easily recognized by their muscular body, almond-shaped eyes, large ears, and wedge-shaped muzzle.

The Ukrainian Levkoy has a different appearance than the other cat. It has ears that are folded inward, almost like the Scottish Fold. Also, it is hairless. It’s mostly found in the Ukraine and Russia, and is only recognized by Ukrainian and Russian cat club. This is perhaps the most bizarre-looking cat you will ever see.

Memphis, Tennessee is where the Lykoi originated. It’s an inherited mutation of the domestic shorthair. They are black, with a wedge-shaped head and a sleek elegant body. It’s usually hairless and has markings that look like a werewolf. This is how they got their name.

These cats are not low-maintenance just because they have no hair. They are protected from the sun, as they can get sunburned and they are vulnerable to cold. They still need to be washed or bathed, even though they don’t have hair. Sebum is produced by their bodies to maintain fur health. It can lead to dry, flaky, and even sore skin if not properly cared for.