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The Sphynx Joined the Presents Under the Tree Like She Belonged There

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Wrinkled, wide-eared, and perfectly composed, a gray hairless Sphynx sits among a pile of kraft-paper presents tied with twine. The tree behind her glows with golden ornaments, wooden bead garlands, and soft white lights, and a sofa, a blanket, and a sunny window frame the quiet living room. She looks toward the camera with her slim neck stretched and her big ears alert.

Sphynx cats have no coat, but they are not truly bare. Many have a fine, peach-fuzz texture on their skin. Because they lack fur, they can feel the cold more than most cats, so they often like sweaters, heated beds, and sunny spots. They also need regular skin care, such as occasional baths, because oils collect on the skin without fur to absorb them. A vet can recommend a routine that suits your cat.

Sphynxes are known for being affectionate and attention-loving, and many of them follow their owners everywhere, burrowing under blankets for warmth. A busy holiday home with a tree and presents is a lot of fun for them, but it is wise to keep ribbon, twine, and small ornaments out of reach, since a curious cat may chew them.

This elegant cat, though, seems quite satisfied to sit among the packages and look wise. She is the kind of present that nobody would ever want to return.

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