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Is care different for different types of sphynx?

mapwick

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I am getting my first sphynx soon, and I researched care for a completely bald Canadian Sphynx and bought supplies in preparation accordingly, since that's what I expected to get. I recently got an offer for a young girl, however, who carries her mother's peach fuzz kind of coat with possible little pink bald patches. I love her so much and I am prepared to buy her, but I just wanted to ask whether care, grooming, feeding etc. needs to be any different for a fuzzy one than a completely bald one? Canadian sphynx still. Thanks! :))
Attached a video of her. Not for information purposes, just because she's cute.
 

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kauna

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That little one is cute!

I don't think care is much different for a "fuzzy" sphynx. Bathing may be less often but they are all unique in their bathing needs. Some sphynx produce more oils than others. That is all that comes to mind with differences.

Keep us posted on your journey!
 

Catzzzmeow

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I am getting my first sphynx soon, and I researched care for a completely bald Canadian Sphynx and bought supplies in preparation accordingly, since that's what I expected to get. I recently got an offer for a young girl, however, who carries her mother's peach fuzz kind of coat with possible little pink bald patches. I love her so much and I am prepared to buy her, but I just wanted to ask whether care, grooming, feeding etc. needs to be any different for a fuzzy one than a completely bald one? Canadian sphynx still. Thanks! :))
Attached a video of her. Not for information purposes, just because she's cute.

Awwww, I love that little meow. Congratulations. As far as the hair goes, they might lose that, or that might get hairier. Hairier Sphynx tend to need much less bathing and some none at all which is great. Can’t wait to see your baby home and you sharing them with us.
 

Grizou

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I am getting my first sphynx soon, and I researched care for a completely bald Canadian Sphynx and bought supplies in preparation accordingly, since that's what I expected to get. I recently got an offer for a young girl, however, who carries her mother's peach fuzz kind of coat with possible little pink bald patches. I love her so much and I am prepared to buy her, but I just wanted to ask whether care, grooming, feeding etc. needs to be any different for a fuzzy one than a completely bald one? Canadian sphynx still. Thanks! :))
Attached a video of her. Not for information purposes, just because she's cute.
She is cute. How old is she? She seems to be younger than 3 months!
 

Cleopatra Beers

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We have a fuzzy Sphynx and a hairless boy. They get pretty much the same care, except our fuzzy, Queen-of-Her-World Cleopatra demands as much attention as is possible to get. Marcus gets dirtier, and complains that he is often picked on, but otherwise, there isn’t much difference in how they are cared for.
 
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