Peterbald

Physical Characteristics

Coat Length

Hairless, flock, velour, brush, straight

Coat Colour and/or Pattern

Any colour or pattern

Fur texture

Depends on the coat length

• Completely hairless coat lengths may feel soft and somewhat 'sticky'
• Flock, which is a very fine, short coat, feels more silky or like suede
• Other lengths can feel like felt, or crushed velvet

Weight

Females: 2.7 to 4.1kg

Males: 3.6 to 5.4kg

Height

20 to 25cm

General Behaviours

Activity Level

High

Sociability

High

Vocalisation

High

Health

Grooming

High, especially for hairless and flock varieties, requiring weekly baths to prevent oil buildup. Their large ears and eyes also need to be cleaned regularly to prevent wax and dirt buildup.

Health needs/concerns

Environmental sensitivity, feline ectodermal dysplasia, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Lifespan

10 to 15 years

Other

Place of origin

St. Petersburg, Russia