Standards

General  

The Sphynx is a muscular, rounded and robust hairless cat. The hairless mutation is different from the Don Sphynx/Peterbald. 

Points 

Head:  

40 

Shape  

Top of head 

Medium-sized head, modified, slightly rounded wedge, barely longer than broad. Slightly rounded top of the head, with a flat plane on the forehead. 

15 

Muzzle and chin 

Prominent cheek bones. Distinct whisker break.  Short, firm, rounded muzzle. 

15 

Profile  

Moderate to slight palpable stop. Straight nose. Firm chin. 

10 

Eyes 

The eyes are large, lemon-shaped and set at a slight slant.  The distance between the eyes is slightly wider than an eye's width. Any eye colour is accepted, a harmonious combination of eye and skin colour is desired.  

5 

Ears 

The ears are strikingly large and set wide apart. They are broad and open at the base which starts at eye level or slightly above. The outside base extending beyond the side line of the wedge is preferred. The inside is totally hairless. Slight amount of hair is allowed on lower outside edges and on the back of the ear. 

10 

Body: 

30 

Size and boning 

The medium-sized cat is muscular, rounded and robust, with medium boning, which may be finer in females.  

10 

Torso 

The rib cage is broad and massive, the abdomen rounded. Hips and shoulders are of the same width. The rump is rounded. 

10 

Neck 

The neck is of medium length and muscular. 

5 

Legs and paws 

The legs are of medium build, muscular and solid. The front legs are set wide apart but straight. The paws are oval and have long toes (monkey fingers).  

5 

Tail 

The tail is long and slender, whipped and naked. A little tuft on the tip (lion-tail) is permitted. 

5 

Skin: 

30 

Texture  

The skin is covered by a slight invisible down.  It feels like very fine (baby skin) or less fine (peach skin) chamois.  There are wrinkles on the forehead, the neck and legs. Slight visible down on the muzzle and extremities is permitted. The nose bridge shall always be coated. Whiskers are desirable. 

25 

Colour 

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

5 

Condition  

5 

Total  

100 

Special breed faults 

Small or deep set eyes.
Small ears.
Long rectangular format. 

Without certificates 

Complete hairlessness, including nose bridge, “gummy” skin.
Skin completely covered by visible down.
Strong similarity to the Devon Rex or Cornish Rex. 

Disqualify 

Full wavy coat. 

Remarks 

Matings with other hairless cats are not permitted.