ANKHAMUN AND UTOPIA SPHYNX

THE ESSENCE OF SPHYNX

Nobody can write about the Sphynx without commenting on the intelligence and loving nature of this breed.  So many people who were originally repulsed by even the concept of the Sphynx were converted into at least admirers, if not owners, of the Sphynx by simply being handed one to cuddle.  The most popular comment is “it’s just like holding a baby!”  Sphynx are inherently trusting and loving and will work their charm on all but the most vehement of cat haters.  They are very social cats, and do better with another animal companion, especially if the owner works during the day and is gone.     Sphynx get along well with other animals, be they cats or dogs or who knows what else?  Besides often teaching themselves to fetch various toys and other things, Sphynx will also teach themselves how to do things such as open doors and cabinets, find the best way into the bag of dry food, and can even be taught some tricks.   

Atom, looking for a snack.

As the Sphynx has gained more and more popularity, the formation of various breed clubs has occurred.  The oldest, the International Sphynx Breeders and Fanciers Association (ISBFA) was founded in October of 1990.  ISBFA is now defunct.  The Sphynx Cat Club, based in the UK, was formed in July, 1991.  Some of the newer Sphynx breed clubs are the Sphynx and Rex Association (SARA), based in Europe, formed in 1995, the National Association of Sphynx and Rex (NASAR) , based in the UK, formed in 1996, and the Progressive Sphynx Alliance (PSA), formed in 1996.  PSA is now defunct.  There is also a CFA Sphynx Breed Club, formed in 1998.

Sphynx are essentially hams, and the camera does seem to love them!  SGC Belfry Ted Nude Gent was featured as Mr. Bigglesworth in the “Austin Powers” films, and Sphynx have also made appearances on the TV shows “Sabrina the Teenage Witch”, "Friends" and “Spin City”, and were the basis for the artwork on the Aerosmith album “Nine Lives".

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