Mexican Hairless Cat
Breed of cat / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Mexican Hairless cat, also known as Aztec cat or New Mexican Hairless was a purported breed of cat first documented in 1902 by Mr. E. J. Shinick, who owned a pair of hairless cats. Despite having long whiskers and eyebrows and being known to sprout light fur around their backs and tails in the winter, the cats were considered novelties at the time due to their lack of a furry coat. Their lack of a coat causes them to lose more body heat than other cat breeds. This resulted in this breed being both heat-seeking and warm to the touch.
This article's tone or style may not reflect the encyclopedic tone used on Wikipedia. (November 2023) |
Quick Facts Origin, Breed status ...
Mexican Hairless | |
---|---|
Origin | New Mexico |
Breed status | Not recognized as a standardized breed by any major breed registry. |
Domestic cat (Felis catus) |
Close