the sphynx is a breed of cat. it does not have much hair or fur on its body, but it is not truly hairless. the skin is soft because it has a fine layer of down. it may or may not have whiskers. the skin is the color the fur would be. this cat has all the same coat patterns found on other cats, such as a calico or tabby. the pattern is just seen on the sphynx skin. because they have no coat, they lose more body heat than cats with fur. this makes them feel warm when touched. they also like to seek sun or warm places because they are naturally cold.