Breeding and Showing Cats/cat in labor

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Expert: W - 3/29/2008


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can kittens be furless??

Answer
The simple answer is yes.

The Sphynx is a hairless cat, it has a recessive hairless gene, so this gene may be passed down to other breeds of cat.
Also in extreme premature cases kittens can be born without hair as it is usually the last parts to develop in the womb just prior to delivery
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I can answer questions on inbreeding of pedigree cats. Also when to inbreed and when not to inbreed. Also when to consider out crossing cats to help diversify the gene pool. I can also answer questions on how to get the best out of your cat at a show.

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I have bred animals for over 30 years. I am actively engaged on research into FIP and other feline diseases also investigating litter size variation as a consequence of breed.

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