SALMON CREEK CATTERY- oriental shorthair cat breeders in New York
Our nekked cousins- The Peterbalds
What are they?
What's the difference between OSH and Peterbalds? Besides the baldness.
What's the difference between OSH and Peterbalds? Besides the baldness.
The Peterbald is a mix of the Oriental Shorthair and Donsky or Russian Sphynx. Just like the Canadian Sphynx, not all of them are bald baddies. Depending on the organization they are registered to, the coats go by slightly different names. In the US they are currently accepted with TICA, ACFA, and LCWW. They are not yet recognized by the
The Peterbald is a mix of the Oriental Shorthair and Donsky or Russian Sphynx. Just like the Canadian Sphynx, not all of them are bald baddies. Depending on the organization they are registered to, the coats go by slightly different names. In the US they are currently accepted with TICA, ACFA, and LCWW. They are not yet recognized by the CFA.
There are several genes responsible for the hair loss.
All photos credit to Bershanardi Orientals and Peterbalds (link to their Facebook page)
What's the difference between OSH and Peterbalds? Besides the baldness.
What's the difference between OSH and Peterbalds? Besides the baldness.
What's the difference between OSH and Peterbalds? Besides the baldness.
- Eyes- The OSH have almond eyes where the Peterbalds are considered to have near almond eyes.
- Size- The average Peterbald is smaller than your average OSH.
Nude, bald
What's the difference between OSH and Peterbalds? Besides the baldness.
If they are homozygous for the dominant hair losing gene, they are considered rubber band bald, wet bald, ultra bald, or sticky bald. They will have a maximum of 2 whiskers. These guys are typically not as hardy.
If they are heterozygous for the hair losing gene, than they can be dusty, or even be born with full coats and undress to their birthday suit.
Chamois coat
Also known as flock which is 90% hairless. The hairs are almost not visible and are considered 1-2 mm in length.
Velour coat
Is considered 70% hairless
Brush coat
Also known as wire coat, this coat has quite the unique texture to it.
Straight coat
Straight coat
Straight coat
These guys do not have the hair losing gene, but they are still Peterbalds in OSH clothing.