Talk:Sphynx cat

Cloned

Looks like the causative mutation has been cloned: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20953787/ - probably worth a mention. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 128.252.16.121 (talk) 23:50, 11 March 2011 (UTC)

Ted Nude-Gent

The link to SGC Belfry Ted Nude-Gent is dead. Could someone update it to something relevant, perhaps an article on the subject? 128.235.242.53

Okay, done. I asked the lady who started the sphynx.nu site but she's been unable to provide the photos any more. So I pointed to an interview with Ted.

Also the site has changed ownership so I removed the other links to it.

User:Steverapaport

It might also be worth adding the image http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8f/Ted_Nude_Gent.jpg to the page somewhere...it's the image from the page "Dr Evil" (scroll down) and is of the hairless Mr Bigglesworth which is mentioned on this page SmUX 21:08, 20 June 2007 (UTC)

Harry Potter

When it says a sphynx was to star in Harry Potter, are we sure that we aren't confusing kinds of sphynx's. :) I don't remember any hairless cats in the books... --Eean 02:15, 12 January 2006 (UTC)

There wasn't a sphynx cat in the book, it was the sphinx they were referring to. I'm also not aware of ever seeing the cat used in any of the movies.Heath Buckmaster 01:55, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

Popular culture

Could someone point out any other instances where the Sphynx breed was in the movies or is Mr Bigglesworth the only one? Secondly, If anyone shows the Sphynx cats, could someone come up with an actual definition of medium sized as per the breed standard? 63.200.184.126 (talk) 18:20, 14 January 2008 (UTC) Sara http://www.aliencattery.com

External link removed

Removed external link to www.angelsphynx.com (Sphynx Cats, about care and breed) - it's a non-English site, which English version is just a commercial breeder's self-promotion (User [whatever my IP is today]) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 85.64.103.172 (talk) 17:58, 11 October 2009 (UTC)

Interwiki

I can't put the interwiki for ru:Канадский сфинкс. Spam filter - www.vandvis.com. But there is no such link in the article.--Vaya 23:48, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

I just made an update to some content, and received the spamfilter message, and removed the vandvis link.Heath Buckmaster 01:55, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

The second picture covers up a small portion of the text. Nothing serious, just looks a little bad. Wib30 19:36, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

I think it would be nice to add some information about the use of these cats in moves / TV such as in "Austin Powers" (The Dr.Evil's cat) and in "Friends" —Preceding unsigned comment added by 87.69.142.42 (talk) 20:15, 27 February 2009 (UTC)

the kitten named belfry grog owned by michelle berge was sent down for the shooting of gold member to play mini mr bigglesworth.. but they ended up not using him cuz vern troyer had trouble holding him. also the cat named belfry mel gibskin was on an episode of friends.. this was told to me by the breeder michelle berge of the belfry cattery.

Origin

I think this page needs more on the sphynx origin. I will be tring to make work on it in the next few days.--Talon (talk) 21:57, 17 July 2008 (UTC)

I need help the book I got the info from (4.(book) The new Encyclopedia of the Cat By: Bruce Fogle ISBN: 0789480212) well it wont let me make a References on it.--Talon (talk) 02:46, 18 July 2008 (UTC)

Well here is some more stuff i found on the net about the origin of this cat "In 1970 the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) granted provisional status to the "Canadian Hairless." The next year, however, CFA withdrew recognition due to the health problems and breeding difficulties. At the time, it was believed that the gene associated with hairlessness was lethal. That line became extinct.

The Sphynx as we know it today began in 1975, when Minnesota farm owners Milt and Ethelyn Pearson discovered a hairless kitten had been born to their normal-coated farm cat, Jezabelle. This kitten, appropriately named Epidermis, was joined the next year by another hairless kitten named Dermis. Both were sold to Oregon breeder Kim Mueske, who used the kittens to develop the breed. Minnesota breeder Georgiana Gattenby also worked with kittens from the Pearson line, using rex cats to widen and strengthen the gene pool. These lines proved to be healthy. The name "Sphynx" was chosen, named after the Great Sphinx of Giza." End Qoute, so yeah maybe you can do something with this —Preceding unsigned comment added by ChesterTheWorm (talk • contribs) 07:02, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

Is anyone else getting this?

At the top of this page, it says "The Wikipedia Community would like to wish Avril Lavigne a happy birthday!". I edited it to view the source, and it didn't even say "Avril Lavigne" once. And it happens only on this page.--dicttrshp 10:58, 28 September 2008 (UTC)

Here's why 86.154.15.177 (talk) 02:31, 5 October 2009 (UTC)

hi there!

hi

Sorry --

There must have been some lag in the server; the edit I reverted as "rvv" was not in fact vandalism. For some reason the vandalized version with File:Benedict Cumberbatch filming Sherlock cropped.jpg was showing as the default. 63.249.101.182 (talk) 20:32, 20 May 2012 (UTC)

Robust - what is the source?

The article claims "The Canadian Sphynx is recognized by cat fancy associations as being a healthy robust breed." But also states alot of health issues that seem to be rather common, so what is the source and also proof for this statement?--Inugami-bargho (talk) 19:28, 20 September 2012 (UTC)

breed or condition?

I don't think is a new breed is a condition of recesive genes — Preceding unsigned comment added by 190.202.219.242 (talk) 12:06, 22 March 2015 (UTC)

The Rabbi's Cat

Is the cat featured in the animated movie, The Rabbi's Cat (comics) a sphynx? Jooojay (talk) 01:57, 21 January 2016 (UTC)

Sound file

I am not familiar with sound files, but I noticed when I play the video of the cat meowing, the sound is music instead. Perhaps this needs to be relinked? Jooojay (talk) 07:39, 1 February 2016 (UTC)

OR maybe this is just a new video? I find the sound is very distracting if that is the case. Jooojay (talk) 07:40, 1 February 2016 (UTC)

Assessment comment

The comment(s) below were originally left at Talk:Sphynx cat/Comments, and are posted here for posterity. Following several discussions in past years, these subpages are now deprecated. The comments may be irrelevant or outdated; if so, please feel free to remove this section.

The article contains inaccurate information. "Due to excessive inbreeding the Sphynx breed needs a shot of hydrocortizone every day." Sphynx cats do NOT need hydrocortizone shots. The introduction and Breeding sections are inconsistent. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 174.44.93.21 (talk) 20:04, 4 March 2011 (UTC)

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In popular culture

Harizotoh9, last time I checked we don't just delete huge chunks of cited material. Instead, we add clean up templates? Please explain why you think this was an appropriate approach to the issue. Jooojay (talk) 17:57, 14 October 2016 (UTC)

Moved to the talk page for later clean up - less "trivia-based" and instead turned into sentences/paragraphs with better citations. Jooojay (talk) 04:00, 31 October 2017 (UTC)

Actually, "In culture" sections tend to be discouraged for the reason that they do tend to collect trivia, so it needs to be a very significant cultural thing to be included. None of the trivia below qualifies and should, in fact, have been removed. Happy editing. --SilverTiger12 (talk) 14:24, 23 July 2021 (UTC)

The point was that it can be re-written and not be trivia–based information, it was moved here for the development of that. There are notable sources for some of these already (including the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, etc) and the rest would need development. Jooojay (talk) 14:32, 23 July 2021 (UTC)

Television
The 1984 television musical movie for the band Falco, Heros of Today (also known as Falcon, Helden von heute) was a movie made of a series of music videos and in the video Can There Be Love (also known as, Kann es Liebe sein) he drives off with a Sphynx cat in his arms.

In the television series Friends (season 5), episode 21, The One with the Ball (aired in 1999), the character Rachel buys a Sphynx cat.

The television series Kid vs. Kat (2008–2011) features a character named Kat who resembles a Sphynx cat.

The 2009 informational television series Cat 101, season 1, episode 1 features Sphynx cats and focuses on the cat breed and behavior.

The 2011 reality television series My Cat from Hell featured on season 2, episode 6 Spitting Mad a family caught in the middle of their two violent Sphynx cats.

Film
The Austin Powers film series features an orange Sphynx cat, Mr. Bigglesworth. The Sphynx is owned by Dr. Evil (originally, Mr. Bigglesworth had fur, but ended up hairless when Evil was unfrozen in 1997 as the melting process did not recognize feline DNA).

The 2010 film Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore features a Sphynx cat named Kitty Galore, although she wasn't a natural Sphynx as she had actually lost all her fur from a freak chemical accident during a mission.

The 2010 film The Book of Eli has an opening sequence with a Sphynx cat that is killed.

The 2016 animated movie The Secret Life of Pets features a territory-protective Sphynx cat; the voice is played by Steve Coogan.

References

heat-seeking

Why was the phrase "heat-seeking" removed? It made this article better!

@12.165.188.174: It had no citation, also it may not be a universal trait. Jooojay (talk) 04:48, 27 October 2020 (UTC)

Photo

The cat in the main photo for this article does not seem to be breed standard, or at least is not exemplary, as it lacks the pot belly. I would change it, but I wanted to confirm here with breed experts first. — HTGS (talk) 21:22, 16 May 2021 (UTC)

I removed a lede image of a thin black Sphynx cat in a collar because it is highly stylized. Also there is much debate around using collars on this breed. Ideally the lede image would show the body of the cat, meet breed standards, and be on a white background with proper lighting. PigeonChickenFish (talk) 22:25, 12 May 2022 (UTC)

Redirect - Bingus

Why does "Bingus" redirect to this? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Unkownreader

@Unkownreader: "Bingus" was a "meme" in 2020, but it got zero attention which made it not notable. The Bingus WP article was deleted in February 2021 (see Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Bingus). The redirect should also be deleted. Joojay (talk) 21:38, 23 August 2021 (UTC)

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A discussion is taking place to address the redirect Bingus. The discussion will occur at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2021 August 23#Bingus until a consensus is reached, and readers of this page are welcome to contribute to the discussion. Joojay (talk) 21:41, 23 August 2021 (UTC)

origin

I don't think sphinx cats originated in Canada. I'm from there and they would not survive. thank you 149.76.91.42 (talk) 20:47, 24 February 2023 (UTC)

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Decoding Sphynx Cat Prices: A Comprehensive Guide to Affordable and High-Quality Sphynx Cats"

Introduction: Sphynx Cat Price, known for their distinctive hairless appearance and affectionate nature, have become a popular choice among cat enthusiasts. However, understanding the pricing factors associated with Sphynx cats is crucial for those looking to bring these unique feline companions into their homes. In this guide, we will delve into the various elements that contribute to Sphynx cat prices, providing insights into both cost-effective and high-quality options.

Factors Influencing Sphynx Cat Prices:

Pedigree and Bloodlines: Sphynx cats with well-documented pedigrees and desirable bloodlines often come with a higher price tag. Breeders invest time and resources in maintaining the integrity of the breed, resulting in cats with a strong genetic background. Health Screening and Veterinary Care: Reputable breeders prioritize the health of their Sphynx cats, conducting thorough health screenings and providing necessary veterinary care. This commitment to well-being contributes to the overall cost of acquiring a Sphynx cat.

Age and Availability:

The age of the Sphynx cat and its availability in the market can impact pricing. Kittens from reputable breeders may be priced differently than adult cats, and the rarity of certain color variations or markings can also influence costs.

Navigating Affordable Options:

Adoption from Shelters and Rescues: For those on a budget, exploring adoption options from shelters and rescues can be a cost-effective way to bring a Sphynx cat into the family. These organizations often have cats in need of loving homes at more affordable prices.

Local Breeders and Special Offers:

Researching local breeders and keeping an eye out for special offers or promotions can lead to finding reasonably priced Sphynx cats without compromising on quality. Connecting with breeders in your area may provide insights into upcoming litters or available cats at competitive prices.

Conclusion:

Understanding the intricacies of Sphynx cat prices empowers potential owners to make informed decisions based on their preferences, budget, and ethical considerations. Whether opting for a high-end pedigree or exploring more affordable adoption options, the key is to prioritize the well-being of the cat and ensure a loving and responsible home. By considering the factors outlined in this guide, individuals can navigate the world of Sphynx cat prices with confidence, ultimately finding the perfect feline companion to enrich their lives. 85.107.95.155 (talk) 22:25, 9 February 2024 (UTC)

Wikipedia isn't a guidebook. Traumnovelle (talk) 04:58, 10 February 2024 (UTC)