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Sphynx cats became popular when one appeared in the “Austin Powers” movies. They are mostly hairless cats, although they may have very short fur which can feel like velvet. According to ASPCA Complete Guide to Cats (James R. Richards, DVM; 1999), all sphinx cats are thought to descend from one female hairless farm cat found in Canada around 1966.
