Standards

General  

The Don Sphynx is the result of a spontaneous mutation that originated in the city of Rostov-on-Don in Russia in 1987. The gene occurring from this spontaneous mutation is dominant and resulted in the first truly hairless cat.  

Points 

Head:  

30 

Shape  

Top of head 

Medium sized modified wedge with finely outlined cheekbones and eyebrows. Slightly longer than broad.  The forehead is flat with many vertical wrinkles between the ears. 

10 

Muzzle and chin 

The muzzle is clearly defined, of medium length in proportion to head size, slightly rounded, with a slight whisker break. Well-developed jaws, strong chin. 

10 

Profile  

Shows a definite curve to the straight nose of medium length. 

10 

Eyes 

Medium to rather large in size, slanted. In totally hairless cats may be half-closed, but should be fully opened when staring. Open eyes are preferred. Eyebrows may be whole, broken or totally absent. 

10 

Ears 

The ears are medium large, set upright and slightly tilted forward, with slightly rounded tips. Deeply cupped but still broad enough at base. The outer edge of the ears continues the vertical lines of the head. The distance between the ears is not larger than an ear's width. The inside is totally hairless. 

10 

Body: 

20 

Size and boning 

Medium to medium-large in size. Dense, muscular. Strong-boned, with wide breast and croup.  

5 

Torso 

The torso is of medium length with a straight back. The rump is wider than the shoulders; the belly appears full but not fat.  

5 

Neck 

Medium in length in proportion to body size, rounded and well muscled. 

5 

Legs and paws 

The legs are of medium length and muscular. The paws are slightly rounded with long toes (monkey fingers). 

5 

Tail 

The tail is long and straight with a rounded tip. 

5 

Skin: 

20 

Texture  

The skin is elastic, completely naked or covered in a slight fine down. 
Prominent skin wrinkles on the head, the neck, on the legs and the belly. 
Whiskers curly, thick, of any length, may be broken off. Legs, paws, tail and muzzle may be covered with slight coat up to 2 mm.  Hairless cats or those covered in an invisible fuzz are preferred. 

15 

Colour 

All colours and patterns are recognized. Any amount of white is permitted.  

5 

Condition  

5 

Total  

100 

Special breed faults 

Straight profile.
Round eyes.
Weak chin.
Hair longer than 2 mm on extremities.
Long legs.
Thin skin. 

Without certificates 

Too short or round head.
Long narrow wedge.
Small or low set ears. 
Deep set eyes.
Vascular pattern on the skin.
Too cobby or foreign body.
Ring tail. 
Similarity to other hairless breeds. 

Disqualify 

Normal straight coat 

Remarks 

Outcross 

Any outcross to other hairless breeds, is prohibited. 
Domestic Shorthair, not a member of a recognized breed can use to outcross with the permission of the club.