Peterbald vs Donskoy vs Sphynx Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Peterbald	Donskoy	Sphynx
Origins	Russia	Russia	Canada
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Mutation	Mutation
Popularity Rank	29	23	6
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Peterbald Cat	Russian Donskoy, Don Sphynx, Don Hairless, Russian Hairless	Canadian Hairless, Canadian Sphynx
Price Which one is cheaper, Peterbald vs Donskoy vs Sphynx cat?	$1,200 to $2,000	$500 to $2,000	$1800 to $3000
Cost Of Ownership	High	High	High
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) World Cat Federation (WCF)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Peterbald vs Donskoy vs Sphynx Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Peterbald or Donskoy or Sphynx cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Peterbald or Donskoy or Sphynx?	Male: 7 - 14 pounds, Female: 6 - 13 pounds	Male: 6 - 12 pounds, Female: 4 - 10 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Foreign (Oriental) Peterbald have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Foreign (Oriental) Donskoy have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Foreign (Oriental) Sphynx have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Copper Blue	Green	Green Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Hairless or with a light downy coat Skin can be any colour or pattern, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Hairless or with a light downy coat; skin can be any colour or pattern, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Hairless or with a light downy coat; skin can be any colour or pattern, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Peterbald, Donskoy and Sphynx coats?	There are five different coat types: Bald, Flock, Chamois, Velour, Brush, and Straight.	Rubber bald, Flock, Velour, Brush	Hairless
Leg Lenght	Long	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Robust	Slender	Muscular
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Large and Prominent	Large and Prominent	Large and Prominent
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Long and Narrow	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Soft Curled	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Heavy	Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Moderate Sleep

Peterbald vs Donskoy vs Sphynx Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, playful and affectionate	Moderate, affectionate and attentive	Long, social and energetic
Guarding Instinct	Low	Low	Low
Protection Instincts	Low	Low	Low
Climbing Ability	Low	Low	Low
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Poor	Poor

Peterbald vs Donskoy vs Sphynx Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	High grooming Sensitive skin	High grooming Sensitive skin	High grooming Sensitive skin
Breeding	Requires careful genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires careful genetic management, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low fat	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	High sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	Low
Feeding Schedule	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or more small meals a day
Maintenance Level	Low	Low	Moderate
Exercise Needs	High	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Peterbald or Donskoy or Sphynx?	12-15 years	12-15 years	12-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Peterbald vs Donskoy vs Sphynx cat?	The Peterbald cat has a very high energy level.	The Donskoy cat has an average energy level.	The Sphynx cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Peterbald or Donskoy or Sphynx?	No Peterbald cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Donskoy cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Sphynx cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Peterbald vs Donskoy vs Sphynx?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Donskoys tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Dental Problems Skin Diseases (due to lack of fur)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Dental Problems Skin Diseases (due to lack of fur)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Skin Diseases (due to lack of fur) Hereditary Myopathy
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Peterbald vs Donskoy vs Sphynx Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and gentle sounds	Quiet and gentle meows	Loud and energetic sounds
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, playful and social	Good, friendly and social	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Elegant and affectionate	Intelligent and loyal	Outgoing and energetic
Tail Behavior	Elegant and affectionate tail movements	Smooth and expressive tail movements	Outgoing and energetic tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	Low	Low
Attention Needs	High	High	High
Protectiveness	Low	Low	Low
Territoriality	Low	Low	Low
Independence	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Response To Commands	Moderate	Low	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	Low	High
Play Style	Curious Interactive Playful	Curious Interactive Playful	Curious Interactive Playful
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	Low	High
Curiosity	Moderate	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	Low	High
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	Low	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	Medium
Activity	Highly Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Peterbald are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Donskoy are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Sphynx are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	No data available	Difficult to Train: Donskoy cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	Difficult to Train: Sphynx cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Peterbald or Donskoy or Sphynx?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Peterbald or Donskoy or Sphynx?	Affectionate, Social, Playful	Affectionate, Social	Loyal
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Peterbald cats adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Donskoy cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Sphynx cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Peterbald vs Donskoy vs Sphynx?	Average to High: Peterbald cats are highly affectionate cats.	High: Donskoy cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Sphynx cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Peterbald or Donskoy or Sphynx?	The Peterbald cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Donskoy cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Sphynx cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Peterbald or Donskoy or Sphynx?	Very dog-friendly: Peterbald owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Donskoy owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Sphynx owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Peterbald vs Donskoy vs Sphynx?	Outstanding: Peterbald is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Donskoy is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Sphynx is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Peterbald or Donskoy or Sphynx?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Peterbald or Donskoy or Sphynx?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Peterbald or Donskoy or Sphynx?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Peterbald vs Donskoy vs Sphynx Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Peterbald or Donskoy or Sphynx?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Peterbald cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Sphynx coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Peterbald or Donskoy or Sphynx?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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