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.
Lo sapevi?
- 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.
⚡ In breve
Taglia
Medio
Peso
7-14 lbs (3-6.5 kg)
Aspettativa di vita
12-15 years
Livello di energia
Alto
Adatto ai bambini
Sì
Adatto all'appartamento
Sì
💖 Personalità e comportamento
Highly social and active; do not tolerate being alone for long periods.
🍖 Cibo e premi
Hairless cats need more calories to maintain body temperature.
⚠️ Informazioni generali — per esigenze alimentari specifiche, consulta un veterinario.
🧶 Gioco e attività
Giochi e attività preferiti:
- Fetch
- Climbing
- Hide and seek
- Wand toys
Athletic and intelligent; need daily interactive play.
🏡 Ambiente di vita
Indoor only - skin is exposed; provide warm sleeping spots.
✨ Curiosità
- 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.