What do you (yes YOU) think about hairless cats?

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My wife is allergic to cats, and I am not, so I've been telling her we can get a hairless cat. She's all, "I don't want to pet a walking ballsack" or whatever.

But after some googling I've come to realize that yeah it may be a bit weird to lay, pet, and cuddle with a literal walking flesh bag.

Anyone have one?

 

[StillEdge]

Kind of gross looking. Kind of bad ass looking though.

 

[Wubby]

Don't have one but think they are cute.

 

[Fat4all]

cute

 

[Juraash]

I actually kind of love them, though I've never had one. A Devon Rex might be a good alternative? I think they're hypoallergenic, or can be, and they have very short coats so they avoid the balls look.

 

[fontguy]

1. There are furry breeds that are also hypoallergenic.
2. I think your wife doesn't want a cat.

 

[Big Powder]

I think they look strange from an aesthetic point of view and feel a mild dislike, but I've never pet one. I had the same feeling about pugs until I finally met one (yes, I know they're still Bad, don't worry, I won't be supporting the pug industry any time soon), and immediately fell in love, so I am hesitant to say I straight up dislike them because I need to pet and hang out with one first.

 

[Leynos]

I thought that people who are allergic to cats are actually allergic to cat saliva, and not their fur?

 

[Jakisthe]

Like all cats, I have infinite love for them.

 

[Kayla]

i like fur

 

[noquarter]

Ive always wanted to get a Sphynx, but my girlfriend is allergic to the saliva, not the dander.

Other breed Ive wanted to get is a mini scottish fold. Or just a scottish fold.

 

[Kitsunebaby]

I enjoy weird looking animals, and they fit the bill. Also fond of hairless rabbits and guinea pigs.

 

[Good4Squat]

I think wrinkles are cute on animals, so though they are a bit different, they are cute in a way.

 

[eXistor]

All cats are cute.

 

[Reinhard]

Well it isn't the perfect solution for someone with really bad allergies - although my mom is allergic to cats, she can deal with the Devon Rex breed of cats. They lack the outer coat of a normal cat so they shed allot less and their fur feels more like a poodle. Devon Rex still have dander so we also use Allerpet C once a week. Devon Rex + weekly Allerpet C wipe down = no allergies. Oh yeah, Devon Rex like hairless cats are an indoor breed since their coat wont stand up to the cold like a regular breed so they always seek warm places. They are also very playful, loving, and intelligent but will overinduldge in food if you let them.

Here is Jemma, my mom's 2.5 year old Devon Rex:

 

[Noppie]

Ugly as sin, but still cats so they aight.

 

[julia crawford]

They must feel cold

 

[ParmeSean]

One of my friends has one and it kept on crawling under my sweater to stay warm, it was cute

 

[sredgrin]

The bulldogs of cats

 

[Deleted member 11370]

Really dislike cats, especially hairless cats.

 

[Static]

Very gross. Very cute.

 

[Team_Feisar]

Eh...

 

[Sanka]

Very ugly. Like a shriveled up worm. Still somehow cute tho.

 

[LilScooby77]

You can also give them funny sweaters.

 

[Kingasta]

Ugly AF.

 

[Dirtyshubb]

They are really sweet looking, me and the wife eventually want to get one.

She actually does cat sitting and looked after a young boy sphynx called cheeseburger. He was super sweet, a little crazy but also really loving.

 

[Ashrak]

Cats look much cuter and adorable with fur.

 

[TinTuba47]

I've never seen one in person I don't think. I love fuzzy kitties but I reserve judgment on hairless ones. My first instinct is they're not as cute

 

[P-Tux7]

Eh...

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This is what's under every cat, you're just angry that you can't ignore it on this one

 

[Sweetjebus]

I don't think about them all that much

 

[ScoobsJoestar]

Used to hate them and think they are goblins.

Friend got one.

I now love them and still think they are goblins.

 

[Delphine]

I think they unfairly have a bad rep. They can be pretty cute, and I've heard they also have very good and lovable personalities.
I wouldn't go out of my way to adopt one though (too expensive anyway), but if one were to fall onto my lap, I'd take care of it and love it as much as my other cats.

 

[red731]

I wouldn't want one, but understand the appeal and also if people have some health issues with fur, they are the way to go.

 

[apocat]

We should buy them wigs.

 

[Shyranui]

I find them ugly but I like them anyway, a pet is more than how it looks.

And you can do cosplay with them.

 

[Shamanoski]

I find them ugly but hey, cats are cats. The most likeable bastards to ever exist

Since the wife got allergy you can always go for a British Short Hair. They're adorable and your wife will be fine :)

 

[PSOreo]

They're so ugly I love them. They're also super soft and cuddly.

 

[Tornak]

I find them ugly cute, way more to my liking than some other breeds. Would love to have one down the line tbh.

Their paws are the stuff of nightmares, tho:

 

[broadwayrock]

How about a hairless and eyeless cat?

 

[Deleted member 1627]

I find them ugly cute, way more to my liking than some other breeds. Would love to have one down the line tbh.

Their paws are the stuff of nightmares, tho:

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Sweet lord what hell beast is this put it back put it back put it back!

 

[AncientReptileBrain]

this thread borderline needs a content warning, good lord

 

[kurahador]

Look terrifying in picture, but when you see them up close it's actually adorable seeing them acting like normal cats.

 

[The Bookerman]

They Look gross, but my friend's Sphynx cat loves cuddles, is super friendly and craves attention.
Not something I'd get, but I can appreciate them.

 

[Kurita]

Not cute

 

[Weebos]

I love them, we almost got one a few years ago.

Apparently they need to be bathed semi regularly.

 

[Melpomene]

Yeah, I'm pretty staunchly in the "this is literally what every cat looks like under the fur, you just want to ignore it" camp.

I think they're adorable, bizarre though they may seem at first. Then again, I also like hairless dogs like the Chinese Crested, so maybe I'm the weird one.

 

[Princess Viola]

All cats are beautiful

 

[Shiz Padoo]

Get one and then give it tattoos.

 

[Chance Hale]

Gorgeous, funny things

Had a friend with one and it was a sweetheart so biased

 

[cairngorm]

sick & wrong