The Peterbald, named for its rise to fame in St. Petersburg, Russia, is a nearly-naked or completely bald cat known for its loyalty and affection. The Peterbald resulted as a mix between a Don Sphynx cat and Oriental Shorthair. Peterbalds range in coat length from ultra-bald, without eyebrows and whiskers and almost “sticky” skin, to a short, straight coat.
Peterbalds’ coats can also change over their lifespans to either get longer or shorter. Another unique feature of the Peterbald are their long, webbed toes that allow them to hold and use objects more than other cats. Peterbalds are a relatively new breed, originating in 1994 in Russia. They remain a pretty rare and purebred cat breed.
Peterbald Cats have an overall height of 8”-12” (20-30 cm), body length of 12”-17” (30-43 cm), and weight between 6-12 lb (2.7-5.4 kg). Peterbald Cats have a typical lifespan between 10-13 years.
The Peterbald, named for its rise to fame in St. Petersburg, Russia, is a nearly-naked or completely bald cat known for its loyalty and affection. The Peterbald resulted as a mix between a Don Sphynx cat and Oriental Shorthair. Peterbalds range in coat length from ultra-bald, without eyebrows and whiskers and almost “sticky” skin, to a short, straight coat.
Peterbalds’ coats can also change over their lifespans to either get longer or shorter. Another unique feature of the Peterbald are their long, webbed toes that allow them to hold and use objects more than other cats. Peterbalds are a relatively new breed, originating in 1994 in Russia. They remain a pretty rare and purebred cat breed.
Peterbald Cats have an overall height of 8”-12” (20-30 cm), body length of 12”-17” (30-43 cm), and weight between 6-12 lb (2.7-5.4 kg). Peterbald Cats have a typical lifespan between 10-13 years.
