Because they’re a relatively uncommon breed, these hairless cats can cost a pretty penny. If you’re looking to buy a sphynx cat, get ready to dig deep into your wallet: A sphynx kitten from a reputable breeder usually costs between $1,500-$6,000, depending on pedigree.

Where can I adopt a Sphynx cat?

Use the Petfinder and Adopt-A-Pet websites to search for rescue groups nationwide. You can search by breed to find groups that are either dedicated to that breed, or that work with many breeds and have a Sphynx cat available.

How much do Bambino cats cost?

The price for a Bambino cat ranges from $1500 to $3000 with an average of $2250 per cat.

What is the difference between a Sphynx and a Bambino?

The Bambino is the purposeful out-cross breeding between the Sphynx breed and the Munchkin cat. The result of these breeding’s is a hairless cat like the Sphynx, with adorable short little legs!

What’s it like owning a Sphynx?

Sphynx cats are among the most loving and friendly cats. They are gentle, easygoing, and good with kids, dogs, and other cats. The flip side of all that friendliness is that they need companionship. This breed does not like being left alone, and they have a desperate need for attention.

Do you have to bathe Sphynx cats?

Just like people, cat’s produce oils in their skin. As a result, your hairless cat will accumulate these oils on their skin. To help clean these oils off, hairless cats require weekly baths with warm water and an over-the-counter, hypoallergenic pet shampoo that is free of dyes and perfumes.

What kind of food do Sphynx cats eat?

Like all cats, Sphynx cats are obligate carnivores. In other words, they evolved to thrive on a diet mostly containing meat. They need to eat plenty of protein and fat, while far fewer carbohydrates are necessary. Therefore, you should choose a cat food that is as high as possible in protein and fat.