The Sphynx General Held His Scowl Until Someone Offered a Warm Lap
Big, bat-like ears, wrinkled grey skin and fierce golden eyes give this Sphynx general a most severe expression. He wears a navy uniform with a high gold-trimmed collar, huge gold fringed epaulettes and a bright red sash across the chest, covered with shiny medals and stars. His brow is furrowed in what looks like a permanent scowl. The dark brown background of the painting is chipped and cracked in places, giving the portrait the look of a battlefield souvenir from a long-ago campaign.
Sphynx cats have no fur coat, but they still have a fine layer of skin oil, and they need regular care to stay comfortable. Many owners bathe them every so often as a vet recommends, and clean their large ears. Because they lack fur to keep them warm, Sphynx cats like warm beds, blankets and sunny spots, and they may need sweaters in cool weather. They also need sun protection, as their skin can burn. Sphynx cats are known for being very affectionate and social, and they often seek warm laps.
The general may look stern, but we suspect he is a softie who loves a warm blanket and a snuggle. His medals suggest long years of service, perhaps for defending the royal heating pad. He holds his scowl with great discipline, until someone offers a lap, at which point the army will wait.
