Mar 3, 2025, 01:04 PM IST
Here are eight most weird looking cats that we all love.
Sphynx cats are almost entirely hairless, but some have a fine down all over their body. Their distinctive large ears can be as tall as two to three inches in height. Like other hairless cat breeds, the Sphynx is considered an allergy-friendly breed.
The Peterbald is known for being completely hairless, having fine down, or a light coat like a peach or soft suede leather. This thin, hairless breed is unique with their narrow, long head, webbed feet and a long, rat-like tail.
The Japanese Bobtail is considered a good luck cat in its native Japan. The maneki-neko, or lucky cat, is based on this breed, and statues are often displayed in homes and businesses. The breed’s strange feature is its short, bobbed tail. Japanese Bobtail cats may have short or long hair in a variety of colors.
The Devon Rex is sometimes referred to as the “poodle that purrs” because of its short curly hair and wagging tail when happy. The Devon Rex is a nearly hairless cat breed, but the short hair is curly, giving the cat an unusual appearance. Devon Rex also sport large ears and an arched body.
The Munchkin is a relatively modern breed, only becoming established during the 1980s. The Munchkin’s short legs are the result of a genetic mutation in the founding breed of this cat.
In Cornwall, England, the first Cornish Rex kitten was born in 1950. He was the result of a spontaneous mutation, born to a barn cat and an unknown mate. The Cornish Rex is unique among cats with its silky, soft, wavy fur that resembles corn rows.
Also known as the Don Sphynx, the Donskoy is from Russia and is born with short hair, but loses all its fur as it ages. This breed is sometimes described as alien-like because of its unusual looking elastic skin with pronounced wrinkles. Different from other hairless breeds, the Donskoy can grow a winter coat.
The Highlander cat is part domestic and is the result of a cross between the Jungle Curl cat and the Desert Lynx. The non-domestic part of this breeds ancestry has made them sturdy and solid, but what is often striking is their characteristic tufted ears.