The cat is one of the most popular domestic pets that exist today, without forgetting the dog, and one of the most beloved. It is not surprising, as it is an animal, generally sociable and peaceful. In addition, one of its great advantages is that it does not require excessive care because they do not need to go outside to relieve themselves and they groom themselves. Their life expectancy is around 12-15 years on average as long as they live at home, are vaccinated, take them to the vet regularly, are protected from parasites and are sterilized.
There are about 100 breeds of cats (each with a more or less defined personality) and it is most likely that we do not know many of them. In fact, it would be normal for only five or six races to come to mind. When thinking of a cat, it is likely that we all have in our heads the same image of a pussycat with short hair, pointed ears and a long tail. However, as incredible as it may seem, did you know that there are some specimens that do not have hair? Or with ears so small that they are almost imperceptible?
If you are one of those who wants to get out of the ordinary and want to adopt a cat with an exotic physical appearance , you will love discovering some of the most curious that we describe below. All of them are recognized by different federations specialized in felines such as FIFE, TICA, WCF or CFA.
Undoubtedly one of the most striking are the shpynx, also called Egyptian cats. Originally from Canada, it is believed that he was born as a result of a recessive genetic mutation. A cat with a most striking appearance due to its apparent lack of hair. However, you should know that it does have fur, although it is very fine and short . Another one that we will talk about in the image gallery is the savannah, a breed known for its exorbitant price that is even prohibited in some country. It is the result of a cross between an African serval cat and a domestic cat. If you want to know some other examples, don’t miss our image gallery!
