Peterbald Cat
The Russian hairless cat — Donskoy × Oriental Shorthair creating an elegant, alien-chic breed with 5 possible coat types. DOMINANT hairless gene (unlike Sphynx recessive), Oriental wedge head and bat ears. Complete guide: the breed from St. Petersburg with coat types ranging from completely bald to brush coat.
📋 Breed Overview
📖 About the Peterbald
The Peterbald was created in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1994 — crossing a Donskoy (Russian hairless with DOMINANT gene) with an Oriental Shorthair (for elegance). 5 coat types: Bald (completely hairless), Chamois/Flocks (90% bald, suede feel), Velour (70% bald with fine down), Brush (short wiry body hair), Straight (normal coat). Some change coat type with seasons or hormones. TICA recognized in 1997. HCM from Oriental ancestry — annual echo recommended. Skin requires Sphynx-like care: weekly bathing, sun protection.