what are the cats with no fur called and are they naturally like that or have they been cloned??

Answer 1

They are called sphynx and are so ugly they're cute!
http://www.i-pets.com/blog/hairless_cat.jpg

http://www.messybeast.com/curly-cats.html

Answer 2

The Sphynx (aka Canadian Hairless) is a rare breed of cat with extremely little fur, or at most a short fuzz over its body, and no whiskers (vibrissae). Their skin is the color their fur would be, and all the usual cat marking patterns (solid, point, van, tabby, tortie, etc) may be found in Sphynx too. They are sometimes mistaken for Chihuahuas because of their extremely unusual and, some say, uncatlike appearance. They are very affectionate and extroverted and like to cuddle with their humans, other humans, and each other.

Delicate as they may appear, Sphynx tend to be well-muscled and robustly healthy, with a few obvious weaknesses. It is essential to keep a sphynx cat warm and free from drafts, especially during kittenhood, as they have no more protection from cold than a naked human would. Sphynxes are also prone to sunburn and sunstroke because they lack the normal protection of fur. They tend to get dirty and greasy, since their skin produces the same oils as a fully-furred cat, but the oil is not spread over fur as usual. As pets they are notably more social than "normal" cats, and happier to be handled, but also require more maintenance including weekly bathing and ear-cleaning. Their natural bathing habits tend to be ineffective on skin, so the owner must compensate a bit.

Sphynx cats are not hypoallergenic, in fact they can be even worse for severely allergic people than furred cats. But because they don't deposit hair on furniture or clothing, they tend to be easier to clean up after, and therefore often less troublesome to mildly allergic owners. Some notice symptoms but handle it by bathing and cleaning them slightly more often than one would otherwise.

The Sphynx breed is known for a sturdy, heavy body, a wedge-shaped head, and an alert, friendly temperament. Although hairless cats have been reported throughout history (hairless cats seem to appear naturally about every 15 years or so), and breeders in Canada have been working on the Sphynx breed since the early 1960's, the current American and European Sphynx breed is descended from two lines of natural mutations:

Answer 3

Sphynx, and they have been cross bred with other hairless cats (it's a recessive gene). That isn't cloning, it's just selective breeding. Sometimes their babies still turn out fully "furred".

Answer 4

They are called skin cats. They are clones of Battle Cat (from masters of the universe fame) that have been shrunk and acid dipped.

Answer 5

My neighbors daughter just bought one for $900.00. It is a Sphynx. Wow huh? They cannot go outside because they will get burned when it is hot and freeze if it is cold. A very high maintenance cat for sure. You have to want one badly.

Answer 6

I typed in 'hairless cats' and was greeted by this strange looking bunch of Sphynx Cats. Cool! I know someone that looks like this...

Answer 7

It's a sphinx cat. They are naturally hairless. They are great for people with allergies!

Answer 8

Willow knows very informative

Answer 9

as far as i know they are a natural mutation that has been exploited

and i dont think they are ugly

Answer 10

http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/sphynx.html