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A Hairless Sphynx Climbed Aboard the Sled in the Middle of Winter

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Snow dusts the yard, a wreath hangs on the house, and an old wooden sled holds the most unexpected rider: a grey hairless Sphynx. She sits upright in the frame with her front paws planted, her big ears as wide as sails. Her wrinkled skin has a soft silvery tone against the white ground, and her yellow-green eyes are fixed ahead. A coil of rope hangs from the sled's front, a pair of boots and a pile of leaves sit by the house wall, and the whole scene feels crisp and cold.

Sphynx cats have no coat to speak of, which means they feel the cold far more than furry cats, so this is not a creature meant to stay outside in snow. Many Sphynx owners keep their cats indoors, use cozy blankets or heated beds, and sometimes dress them in soft sweaters in cool weather. Their skin can also get oily or sunburned, so a vet can recommend a bathing routine and sun protection. They are friendly, energetic cats who love attention and warmth, so a sunny lap is far more their style than a snowy hill.

Still, she makes a dramatic winter sight, a little sphinx on a sled. A quick photo, then straight back to the warm blanket. It is easy to imagine her giving the snow one regal glance and deciding that is quite enough.

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