
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.
⚡ Faits en bref
Taille
Moyen
Poids
7-14 lbs (3-6.5 kg)
Espérance de vie
12-15 years
Niveau d'énergie
Élevé
Adapté aux enfants
Oui
Adapté à l'appartement
Oui
💖 Personnalité et comportement
Highly social and active; do not tolerate being alone for long periods.
🍖 Alimentation et friandises
Hairless cats need more calories to maintain body temperature.
⚠️ Informations générales uniquement — pour des besoins alimentaires spécifiques, consultez un vétérinaire.
🧶 Jeux et activités
Jeux et activités favoris:
- Fetch
- Climbing
- Hide and seek
- Wand toys
Athletic and intelligent; need daily interactive play.
🏡 Cadre de vie
Indoor only - skin is exposed; provide warm sleeping spots.
✨ Anecdotes
- 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.