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I Photograph Hairless Sphynx Cats To Explore Their Odd Beauty
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I Photograph Hairless Sphynx Cats To Explore Their Odd Beauty

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Sphynxes (hairless cats) fascinate me in many ways. I’m drawn by their alien look. There’s something disturbing yet eerie that keeps me astonished every time I look at one.

Without fluffy and fancy coats, this breed shows what a true cat is. Everything is raw, exposed, vulnerable.
This body of work is an exploration of the beauty of Sphynxes within their oddity.

More info: aliciariusphotography.com

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    Alicia Rius

    Alicia Rius

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    Animals and photography have always been part of my life since I was a kid. My dad and aunt were avid photographers and me, I was the crazy kid bringing home all sorts of animals. My passion for animals has pushed me to explore their beauty and uniqueness while capturing an elusive mood of the animal's personality and expressions.

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    Alicia Rius

    Alicia Rius

    Author, Community member

    Animals and photography have always been part of my life since I was a kid. My dad and aunt were avid photographers and me, I was the crazy kid bringing home all sorts of animals. My passion for animals has pushed me to explore their beauty and uniqueness while capturing an elusive mood of the animal's personality and expressions.

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    IrisMendoza
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have 3 and will never go back to cats with fur! Gorgeous unusual looking awesome breed!

    sonne
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had an oriental that also looked like a giant rat but maybe the fur helped lessen the blow. :D They're oddly lovely cats.

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    LynneSmith
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fantastic :-)) I have 5 Sphynx cats! Natural beauties ❤️ love the pics!!! Xxx

    CathieKelch
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have 3 sphynx and they're like our children. Such sweet personalities and so loving!! Amazing breed ❤️

    MonicaRamos
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have one but he isn't has naked as these...he's fuzzy like a peach

    Arkido
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So you have an oriental shorthair. Not exactly the same breed, but equally quirky :D

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    JohnThompson
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love these cats for all of the reasons you photograph them. It is a breed I would love to get in the studio.

    MonicaSiciliano
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have one and he's cute, nice and a little more bastard than my hairy cats.... :D

    ErinFoy
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have one and he's my world! These kitties are gorgeous perfection that purrs!

    TerriHardy
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful. I have hairless dogs. People cannot see their hearts and inner beauty because they don't look past the skin. But they are wonderf

    HelenaMood
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are so charismatic and beautiful. Love fills my being watching these lovely photos.. great photographer. Thank you for sharing your art

    AudreyAzarine
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i always thought they're pretty, but this sure took pretty to another level.

    ViviRingel
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really Love cats, naked too. But wehre are theire whiskets? Cats Need them...

    LeslieCully
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, they really don't need them, especially if they're indoor-only cats -- as Sphynxes must be!

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    LisaCombest
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are the stripped down essence of cat. They're just not wearing clothes.

    Shannon Dupuis
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing disturbing what so ever about Sphynx cats. They are gorgeous babies. I love my baby girls Mabel and Brin just as much as my three furry cats. (More, to be honest.)

    LeslieCully
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful photos!!! I love the stretched- out paw. :) I have two rescued Sphynx cats. I did have to get used to theit tails, but they really are beautiful animals, with loving, hilarious personalties!

    JeanneDeaux
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just discovered this article. I don't see why people have a problem with these cats, I mean, humans are mostly hairless too and nobody says anything, so... Your pictures are amazing, stunning even.

    LucyPadovano
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have two Sphynx and they are truly the most loving and affectionate cats I've ever had. I can't imagine my home without one!

    LoriSenkowsky
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have three of these majestic beauties. Soo affectionate, playful and a true joy to be around

    LizHenderson
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love my babies they are very loving and listen very well not to mention their beauty that some people it takes awhile to see but I have fo

    KayceThompson
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i have loved sphinx cats for a long time. these photographs really highlight the wonderfully unique side of this breed. well done.

    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the photos I have some pretty cool Sphynx here where are you located

    AuntyJam
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i think the species wld've become extinct long ago if they were the only breed of domestic felne...but def stunning pics...

    NicoleSynesiou
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The pink girl is the baby of my mamma cat! :-) I love the pictures. Great shots! Where did you find the Donskoy? I have a male Don at home.

    DavidCho
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that first pic... that sooooo looks like webbed feet! still can't get around that in my head

    LuciaDeAbreu
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are beautiful in their own way, I like particularly the photo with the open paw. People should not try to touch them in shows though.

    SherryStraus
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Something from my nightmares yet oddly awesome to see at the same time.?

    SusannaVesna
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They r probably the only cat breed I dislike. Yet, if it came to rescuing a sphinx, I would do so and would give it all my love.Great pics

    AlexanderStefanov
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *beep-boop-boop* We. Come. In. Peace. *twiggle-twiggle-hzzt* Take. Us. To. Your. Leader. *scree-scree* Make. That. Your. Litter.

    jevais
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How unnatural. In winter they get cold/summer they get sunburned.Having subjected such beautiful animals to become like this, it's a crime!

    CreepyElmo
    Community Member
    9 years ago

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    YUCK. I'm sorry but they're the ugliest creatures on earth.

    SabSe
    Community Member
    9 years ago

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    They look like huge mutant hairless rats for me. They aren't beautiful :(

    LillianaHoffman
    Community Member
    9 years ago

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    a true cat has fur. duh. a laboratory breed like the sphinx shouldn't claim any "trueness".

    JasmineCollins
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They have a natural genetic mutation. They don't survive in the wild, but they weren't genetically engineered, just cared for by humans.

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    IrisMendoza
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have 3 and will never go back to cats with fur! Gorgeous unusual looking awesome breed!

    sonne
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had an oriental that also looked like a giant rat but maybe the fur helped lessen the blow. :D They're oddly lovely cats.

    Load More Replies...
    LynneSmith
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fantastic :-)) I have 5 Sphynx cats! Natural beauties ❤️ love the pics!!! Xxx

    CathieKelch
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have 3 sphynx and they're like our children. Such sweet personalities and so loving!! Amazing breed ❤️

    MonicaRamos
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have one but he isn't has naked as these...he's fuzzy like a peach

    Arkido
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So you have an oriental shorthair. Not exactly the same breed, but equally quirky :D

    Load More Replies...
    JohnThompson
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love these cats for all of the reasons you photograph them. It is a breed I would love to get in the studio.

    MonicaSiciliano
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have one and he's cute, nice and a little more bastard than my hairy cats.... :D

    ErinFoy
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have one and he's my world! These kitties are gorgeous perfection that purrs!

    TerriHardy
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful. I have hairless dogs. People cannot see their hearts and inner beauty because they don't look past the skin. But they are wonderf

    HelenaMood
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are so charismatic and beautiful. Love fills my being watching these lovely photos.. great photographer. Thank you for sharing your art

    AudreyAzarine
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i always thought they're pretty, but this sure took pretty to another level.

    ViviRingel
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really Love cats, naked too. But wehre are theire whiskets? Cats Need them...

    LeslieCully
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, they really don't need them, especially if they're indoor-only cats -- as Sphynxes must be!

    Load More Replies...
    LisaCombest
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are the stripped down essence of cat. They're just not wearing clothes.

    Shannon Dupuis
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing disturbing what so ever about Sphynx cats. They are gorgeous babies. I love my baby girls Mabel and Brin just as much as my three furry cats. (More, to be honest.)

    LeslieCully
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful photos!!! I love the stretched- out paw. :) I have two rescued Sphynx cats. I did have to get used to theit tails, but they really are beautiful animals, with loving, hilarious personalties!

    JeanneDeaux
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just discovered this article. I don't see why people have a problem with these cats, I mean, humans are mostly hairless too and nobody says anything, so... Your pictures are amazing, stunning even.

    LucyPadovano
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have two Sphynx and they are truly the most loving and affectionate cats I've ever had. I can't imagine my home without one!

    LoriSenkowsky
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have three of these majestic beauties. Soo affectionate, playful and a true joy to be around

    LizHenderson
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love my babies they are very loving and listen very well not to mention their beauty that some people it takes awhile to see but I have fo

    KayceThompson
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i have loved sphinx cats for a long time. these photographs really highlight the wonderfully unique side of this breed. well done.

    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the photos I have some pretty cool Sphynx here where are you located

    AuntyJam
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i think the species wld've become extinct long ago if they were the only breed of domestic felne...but def stunning pics...

    NicoleSynesiou
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The pink girl is the baby of my mamma cat! :-) I love the pictures. Great shots! Where did you find the Donskoy? I have a male Don at home.

    DavidCho
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that first pic... that sooooo looks like webbed feet! still can't get around that in my head

    LuciaDeAbreu
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are beautiful in their own way, I like particularly the photo with the open paw. People should not try to touch them in shows though.

    SherryStraus
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Something from my nightmares yet oddly awesome to see at the same time.?

    SusannaVesna
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They r probably the only cat breed I dislike. Yet, if it came to rescuing a sphinx, I would do so and would give it all my love.Great pics

    AlexanderStefanov
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *beep-boop-boop* We. Come. In. Peace. *twiggle-twiggle-hzzt* Take. Us. To. Your. Leader. *scree-scree* Make. That. Your. Litter.

    jevais
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How unnatural. In winter they get cold/summer they get sunburned.Having subjected such beautiful animals to become like this, it's a crime!

    CreepyElmo
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    YUCK. I'm sorry but they're the ugliest creatures on earth.

    SabSe
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    They look like huge mutant hairless rats for me. They aren't beautiful :(

    LillianaHoffman
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    a true cat has fur. duh. a laboratory breed like the sphinx shouldn't claim any "trueness".

    JasmineCollins
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They have a natural genetic mutation. They don't survive in the wild, but they weren't genetically engineered, just cared for by humans.

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