Peterbald cat breed

Peterbald

Developed in Russia in 1994 by crossing Don Sphynx with Oriental Shorthair. The Peterbald carries a hairlessness gene with five recognised coat types from fully bald to short flock.

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  • Comes in five coat types: ultra-bald, flock, velour, brush, and straight.
  • Coat type can change as the cat matures.
  • Skin colour can change with sun exposure.
  • Named after Saint Petersburg, where they were developed.
  • Highly intolerant of being left alone.

⚡ Auf einen Blick

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Größe
Mittel
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Gewicht
7-14 lbs (3-6.5 kg)
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Lebenserwartung
12-15 years
Energielevel
Hoch
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Kinderfreundlich
Ja
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Wohnungstauglich
Ja

💖 Charakter & Verhalten

Highly social and active; do not tolerate being alone for long periods.

🍖 Futter & Leckerlis

Hairless cats need more calories to maintain body temperature.

⚠️ Allgemeine Informationen — bei besonderen Ernährungsbedürfnissen einen Tierarzt konsultieren.

🧶 Spiel & Aktivitäten

Lieblingsspiele und -aktivitäten:

  • Fetch
  • Climbing
  • Hide and seek
  • Wand toys

Athletic and intelligent; need daily interactive play.

🏡 Lebensumgebung

Indoor only - skin is exposed; provide warm sleeping spots.

✨ Wissenswertes

  • Comes in five coat types: ultra-bald, flock, velour, brush, and straight.
  • Coat type can change as the cat matures.
  • Skin colour can change with sun exposure.
  • Named after Saint Petersburg, where they were developed.
  • Highly intolerant of being left alone.